Echoing what the previous posters have said, I would just add that in damascus (pattern welded steel) you get what you pay for. Don't fall into the trap of buying some junk box cutter shaped like a straight razor on ebay that is cheap and calls itself 'damascus.' Makers such as Williams, Livi, Zowada and the like make quality damascus blades. If you haven't already done so check out 'razors to avoid' in the SRP Wiki.