Am I overly paranoid

[Conogre]

A friend was over drooling over that axe while the auction was going on ...appreciation for damascus steel over the past couple of years has increased to the point that it nearly become an obsession, but even a non-afficionado would have to be impressed by this pattern.
I also doubt that the idea of it not being authentic ever arose .
VERY nice grab and congratulations.
Mike