Clearly it had started out as a normal but strong steak knife that the viking spent time to work into a better blade. He knew his way around blades like most people knows the basic stuff that he lacks, but he also sees Kate's own skill in how she handles the blade. A silent respect earned there.

"Much work, but worth it." He explained, letting her keep ahold of the knife for now, but he yawned then, he didn't have the manner to cover his mouth, it wasn't a big deal yet, but he was missing a couple back teeth, some that had been knocked out in his attempt to see Canute and other brawls. "If we ever get blacksmith, more tools come."