Stainless Steel Damascus Billets with VG10 Core – Forge-Ready Knife Making Steel

Premium Stainless Damascus Billet featuring a VG10 Core – perfect for custom knife makers seeking superior edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance.

This professionally forged Damascus steel billet contains approximately 60 layers (30 per side) of beautifully patterned stainless steel, clearly visible through pickling and grinding. The core is high-quality VG10 steel, heat-treated to a hardness of HRC 57–58, delivering exceptional cutting performance and durability.

Material Composition & Construction:

• Core: VG10 High-Carbon Stainless Steel
• Outer Layers: Laminated 10Cr13 + proprietary alloy for enhanced stainless properties
• Total Layer Count: ~60 (30 per side)
• Hardness: Core: HRC 57–58; Outer layers: HRC ~24

Performance & Benefits:

• Superior toughness compared to traditional 1095/15n20 Damascus steel
• High rust resistance – ideal for kitchen knives and outdoor blades
• Pre-heat treated and quenched – ready for immediate blade shaping
• Visible Damascus layers after grinding and pickling

How to Process:

1. Begin by flat grinding and shaping the billet to your desired knife profile. Add water during grinding to prevent overheating and loss of hardness.
2. Once polished, apply a pickling solution (Ferric Chlori