{"product_id":"helle-viking","title":"Helle Viking","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHelle Viking\u003c\/strong\u003e is a revision of a Helle classic. The original Viking was designed by Arne Emile Christensen as a recreation of a Viking Age belt knife. Professor Christensen is with the University Museum of National Antiquities in Oslo. (There is an excellent introduction to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ragweedforge.com\/ODIN.html\"\u003ethe Vikings\u003c\/a\u003e posted by the Norwegian government and written by Professor Christensen.) The knife was produced as part of a fund-raiser for an around-the-world cruse of a Viking longship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife is notable not only for it's historical interest, but also as an excellent all around utility knife. The black finish of the heat treatment is left on the sides for a rustic look. The tang of the blade is peened over a diamond shaped washer. The handle  is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ragweedforge.com\/viking-grip.jpg\"\u003esubtly shaped\u003c\/a\u003e for comfort and control with a variety of grips.  This item comes with a traditional genuine leather sheath that hangs from a thong. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem Details: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriple Laminated Helle Carbon Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 4.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Width: .875\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Thickness: .152\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle Length: 4.13\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight in Sheath: 5 oz. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ragweed Forge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42664946237503,"sku":"96","price":184.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/viking_vert.webp?v=1764812003","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/helle-viking","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}