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Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Materials, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Sheath/Scabbard
Don't overlook this blade as some VikingsmMerchandise spinoff.......
The first thing I'll admit is that Condor creates some themed knives that border on goofy. This isn't one of those. This blade style was forged in Scandanavia during the age of Norse raiding but this knife isn't trying to capitalize on that. It is a solid blade design which has enough heft to do rough work but also has a serious drop point for fine detail, especially boring. The handle fits the hand incredibly well and it feels (not recommended) like you could drive nails with the pommel. It has an odd combination of Kydex and leather sheathing though. It seems as though they started on a Kydex sheath and switched to leather half way through. The is a lateral leather band which snaps shut but doesn't accommodate a horizontal carry. Other than looks and additional weight, not really sure why it's there. Serves as a great hunting knife as you can easily quarter and cape with the same blade. Sheath improvements would have earned this a 5 rating.