Jerry: Damascus quality is best judged based on the overall quality of the gun.
And marketing plays into the equation
"Finest A-1 Quality Silver Steel Damascus Highest Proof" Lefever AA
Greener's "Indestructible" Laminated Steel
To my eye, hard to beat Parker D6 however
Please see
http://docs.google.com/a/damascuskno...WMIMkdKr0/edit