They look OK Brother SKB; you can see the pattern in the pic if you look close, but all you'll see from 5' away is a brown blur. The black and white contrast of the Damascus pattern on the above referenced LC Smith was vivid and stunning at 20'. My comment is certainly not intended to disparage the Stephens family; their work is brilliant, and that may be the finish preferred by the English. But when I see a beautiful set of Damascus barrels I want to see enough contrast to reveal the pattern. I certainly don't see that here.

Last edited by topgun; 02/15/21 04:33 PM.