A beautiful, functional replica - Helle Viking Knife

Based on a Viking utility knife found in an archaeological dig, this knife truly looks and feels like I am holding history in my hands... the handle is exceptionally comfortable, even in its simplicity. The balance of the Viking is well-placed, just at the front of the handle, near the blade's beginning. The blade comes razor-sharp from the factory and holds its edge exceptionally well, and the fit and finish is impeccable. While the blade is wider than I am used to with my Morakniv, the Helle Viking carves exceptionally well when crafting around camp. My only issue with the Helle Viking is that it is so beautiful with its rustic, course sides (they left the sides unpolished after heat treating on purpose), that I am hesitant to use it as my go-to crafting/camping knife, because I would like to preserve its historic aesthetic, and I have noticed that carving with it has smoothed the sides of the blade somewhat. In other words, the only complaint I have is one of my own inner conflict.
All of this, and it comes with a beautiful, high quality, tanned leather sheath... you can feel and smell the quality of the leather...
Overall, this is a wonderful knife!