You wouldn't feel that way if you had one. The enclosure design keeps it thin and light. Lighter than the Apple case, and the leather doesn't discolor.
I don't have the Apple case nor would I ever get one as they are over priced and add too much weight and bulk. As for the Kavaj case I don't need to own one to know how I feel about the design and quality. I stand by my opinion.
I currently use a combination of the BoxWave clear back she'll and a Smart Cover which adds minimal bulk and weight. To add to that I can take the Smart Cover off when using the iPad if I choose to do so which reduces the weight even further when in use.
In my opinion the Kavaj is not a good case and certainly not worth the money nor very practical like other similar all in one cases. The leather covering the bezels also looks ugly.