I have been watching some knives on ebay and came across a bunch of damascus by bluesky knives. Some are real pretty and there is a wide variety of designs, fixed and folders - all finshed. Prices are very moderate to very low compared to known makers of good damascus selling other places.
I queried the guy and he says he makes all his own damascus, about 267 or 297 layers.
I'm wondering what the story is. I see a bunch of Pakistan, maybe India made damascus blanks on ebay too with similarly modest prices.
What should one look for or look out for when shopping for damascus steel knives?
thanks