Is this knife real Damascus steel?

[eclipsebmx]

I have a feeling this knife is most likely not made from Damascus steel because it was cheap ($45 from original of $80 ) and its made in Pakistan. But I'd like to get your opinion on it and read the description off the website too. I didn't buy it but got it as a present and I'd like to find out for myself.
[Removed Link to nonsupporting dealer]
I have zero knowledge of damscus steel other than what I researched online.
Thanks

 

[Cursum Perficio]

From what little I can tell I would say it is pattern welded steel (what gets called Damascus) but as to the quality of the steels it's forged from or the blades heat treatment, well, that could be a bit of a lottery.
Look along the spine of the blade, you might be able to see the layering in the steel if you look closely.
A little intro to Damascus steel.
http://badgercorporation.com/?page_id=95

 

[RevDevil]

Welcome to Bladeorums.
Rather than post a link to Amazon, upload a picture instead. Linking to Amazon and such is not allowed, as it is considered "deal spotting".
If you want to find out more about Damascus steel, there are probably over 1000 threads on it here alone. Search through the forums and see if you can find a discussion that has several pages, those usually provide the best insight.

 

[eclipsebmx]

Wellsince link got removed the knife is called Damascus el Dorado and based on many reviews of other knives from this company looks like its just acid etching I guess. How could I find out if its real or fake? I'm not worried about damaging the looks btw. This was the description although it could be BS:

The Damascus blade is made of 1084 High Carbon Steel which is pattern welded with a mild WS1 Steel to create a lamination of over 260 layers of steel metals. It is then grinded and polished specifically to expose the distinctive layers and reveal a beautiful grain pattern. No two blades are exactly alike. The resulting edge has been Rockwell tested between 56-58, a strength considered to be the perfect blade hardness; not too brittle to break nor too soft to lose an edge. A Damascus blade may be harder to sharpen, but it will keep its edge and stay sharp longer.

 

[Kai Winters]

As with all things you get what you pay for.
A "Damascus" steel knife for that price is more than likely a wall hanger and won't stand up to much hard use, etc. But it is a nice looking knife.

For the price you are not going to out a lot of money if it doesn't live up to the hype and you'll still have a sweet letter, box opener.

There is no longer any such thing as a "Damascus" blade. They are "pattern welded steel" that is called Damascus but it is quibbling and I've no problem using Damascus.

Typically the Pakistan made blades use low, poor quality steels in the process and have been known and reported to be poor quality, not able to hold an edge, poor heat treat, etc.
Do some forum searches. These threads pop up here and there and generally don't speak well of these knives.

If you do buy it let us know with a bit of a review...