Idea for a Skutlass buff/change

As an avid enjoyer of melee combat I think Skutlass needs a change/buff. I just wanted to post this here because it was a thought that just came to me while working.

1st change: Iai Slash/Draw slash, should not insta-kill Skutlass. What I would change it to, would be a way to sheath Skutlass with having to hold F. So this way we can do a cool finisher with the very anime like sheathing.

2nd change: Give Skutlass a stacking buff for every hit you land within his active 10 timer. This stacking buff would be a damage multiplier for the Iai slash/Draw slash attack that would now end the active partner skill.

I really think these 2 changes would help out Skutlass's damage within their 10 sec timer. But more importantly, I think it makes Skutlass feel way less janky to use. Thoughts?