I stirred the pot elsewhere asking an honest question about why Fox didn't elect to offer anything with damascus, when Parker, Smith, Lefever, and others were at the time. Folks got all riled up about it, debating the evils of damascus. That wasn't even my question. The question was pertaining to the business decision. So, I'll stay away from The Great Lube Debate.
I generally end up with long neglected and abused guns. My former rejoining experience was with a Parker. I learned a great deal, and bought too many roll joints. Thankfully I learned enough so that when the Field came along and needed the same work, it went well this time. Proud of the work, and would prefer to be able to buy something unbroken for a change, but it's ended well and that's good.
