After some research, I bought my Leukku from Helle because their finish was far superior. On arrival, the knife is fantastic, well balanced, sharp as hell, clean from A to Z... More "traditional" would be Strömeng, but I didn't test them. I definitely preferred the capped bolster of the Helle instead of the Strömeng's bolster ring. Both are great knives , no doubt. Same price... Just my 2 pence.