Damast, Please let it go! If you think the blade is not Real damascus, So Be It. I won't argue that point any further. When I made my post I had no idea whether the dagger was authentic or not, so the placement of the post was, and is, appropriate! Now, let it proceed and play out so that we all can maybe learn something from what others wish to post. At this point you are just starting to sound petulant. Please just let it go! To everyone else,HERE is the Wallis and Wallis Tag that was on the piece when I acquired it and a photo of the Maker mark. RG88