Does it have the same physical properties, or is it just 'haha I forgewelded some random shit together so it looks like damascus steel haha'?

Hand sanding a longsword in preparation for acid etch. Clip from a livestream. #hobbysmith #blacksmithprojects #patternweld #patternweldedsteel #forgewelded #bladesmithing #blacksmith #blacksmithforge #blacksmithlife #blacksmithing