Robert,Steven, and Ebbtide, thanks so much guys.
Robert, the stamp is Barry King, comes in 2 sizes. A little pricey but worth every penny. Good to hear from you.
Just as I was wondering what to use for a sheath for my latest monster ( I like big blades) I was thinking leather would look great but my friend says not to use it on my damascus. I don't remember why now, stupid memory.. Your leather work is great!
David, thanks for the compliment. Leather should be fine for damascus , just dont store it in the sheath for long periods of time. This is true for any knife. Acids in the leather will cause a problem over a long period if left unchecked