Well most scholars from India agree: http://materials.iisc.ernet.in/~wootz/eritage/WOOTZ.htm
http://metalrg.iisc.ernet.in/~wootz/heritage/Ind-heritage.html

I have a couple of books on damascus and it's history, all point to India as the primary source. Rocketman is correct. This was a highly valued trade item.

Hey Robert, a 14" shotgun barrel?

Pete