Just to make sure you know ..... "Damascus" ain't the legendary stuff of centuries ago. We call it Damascus but it is more properly "pattern welded steel." Not that PWS is a bad thing. What I've learned from having a few come and go, is that they are no better than regular 01, 1095, and what have you. You must use tape every time you hone to preserve the etch at the honing flat, if that is a consideration.

It is a cosmetic addition and adds nothing to the performance. I'm not saying they are not good shavers because those I have are. OTOH, if you are interested in a good shaver the Damascus isn't going to add anything but a pretty etching on the blade.