Vegas Forge - Lytic - Stainless damascus

Work with Lytic, an exceptional American damascus by Vegas Forge.

This is a rarity, as American damascus grades are not very common on the Old Continent! That's why we're particularly pleased to be able to offer you this reference from the prestigious Vegas Forge range. If you follow the world of hand-crafted knives closely, this name will certainly be familiar to you: Vegas Forge is one of the undisputed leaders in the manufacture of top-of-the-range damascus steels. Their creations appeal to knifemakers the world over, combining technical performance with strikingly original designs. Their expertise has been forged by years of experience in the world of steel for fine cutlery. And here we present the Lytic, one of the manufacturer's most remarkable designs.

Vegas Forge: elite American-style craftsmanship.

Based in Las Vegas, the Vegas Forge forge produces unique damascened steels, the result of advanced technical know-how and unrivalled aesthetics. Whether using carbon steel, stainless steel or even titanium, Vegas Forge's artisan blacksmiths excel in the art of combining metallurgical mastery with graphic creativity. Each model is the result of a rigorous choice of alloys and meticulous composition work, with the aim of satisfying the most fastidious cutlers.

Lytic: a complex and spectacular damascus steel.

The Lytic pattern belongs to the very exclusive category of Vegas Forge Damascus steels made from three distinct alloys. Its particularly elaborate structure makes it one of the most sophisticated patterns in the range. The pattern consists of a dense network of distorted, hypnotic water drops. A real added value for any cutler who wants to stand out from the crowd!

A combination of stainless steel alloys for top performance.

The Lytic model is based on a precise combination of three renowned stainless steels:

AEB-L, renowned for its exceptional cutting qualities and fine structure;

440C, a steel with a high chromium content (16 to 18%), which is highly effective against corrosion;

302, which remains relatively ductile even after quenching, thanks to a high nickel content (6 to 9.5%), providing a strong visual contrast when revealed.

The distribution of these steels in the damascus structure is rigorously studied: 41% AEB-L, 47% 440C and up to 13% 302. A balanced composition, designed to offer a remarkable technical and visual result.

Ready-to-use format for stock removal.

Lytic damascus steel bars are supplied annealed, making them ideal for stock removal. The format offered is ideal for the manufacture of folding knife blades or small fixed knives, limiting material losses during machining.

A demanding but perfectly controllable heat treatment.

Because Lytic is a complex stainless steel damascus, heat treatment requires precision and rigour. To help you, we've provided a complete, downloadable data sheet detailing the temperatures and tempering steps to follow. You'll also find a step-by-step guide to etch the subtleties of the pattern.