freddy- Thanks for the info, but even if Mcusta doesn't use true damascus, it will still satisfy me. I'm actually not a big fan of damascus, but I want at least one blade with that "look" in my collection. I like variety, and damscus is a hole in my collection, but I don't mind if it isn't true damacus. I just want a blade with that look. And I know Mcusta blades don't look the same as the damascus on high-end customs, but they are close enough to fill the gap in my collection, IMO.