Vegas Forge is a respected American Damascus steel maker known for high-quality layered steel with consistent pattern definition and reliable heat treatment. Their Damascus is produced by forge-welding multiple high carbon steel alloys together, then repeatedly folding and drawing the billet to create the characteristic layered pattern. At 59-60 HRC, this Damascus is heat-treated for a balance of edge retention and toughness suited to a carry knife. The reptilian acid etch on the 24NEWPORT001 reveals the Damascus layers in a textured, organic surface pattern distinct from a standard wire or ladder Damascus etch.

Yes. High carbon Damascus does not contain the chromium content of stainless steel and is more susceptible to rust and oxidation without maintenance. The blade should be kept dry, wiped clean after use, and lightly oiled with a blade oil or mineral oil at regular intervals — especially if stored for extended periods or used in humid or wet environments. The acid etch pattern on the blade will also gradually fade with sharpening, as material is removed from the surface with each sharpening session. For a collector-grade knife like the 24NEWPORT001, most owners sharpen conservatively to preserve the etch pattern.

6Al4V is an aerospace-grade titanium alloy — the most commonly used titanium alloy in precision machining applications. The designation refers to its composition: titanium with 6% aluminum and 4% vanadium. It offers an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, natural corrosion resistance, and the ability to be anodized in a range of colors through electrochemical processes. On the Newport Custom 001, the 6Al4V frame is milled with visible machining detail and finished in two-tone blasted green and bronze flats — colors produced by anodizing the titanium to different oxide layer thicknesses that create different color appearances without any paint or coating.

Titanium anodizing produces colors by growing a thin, transparent oxide layer on the surface — different layer thicknesses refract light to produce different colors without any dye or coating. The green and bronze tones on the Newport Custom 001 frame are produced by anodizing the flat sections of the titanium frame to two different oxide thicknesses, creating a two-tone appearance across the handle flats. The blasted finish on the flats gives the surface a matte texture that holds and displays the anodized color without the reflection of a polished finish.

The Pro-Tech Newport Custom 001 is a push-button automatic knife with a 3.0-inch blade. Automatic knife laws vary significantly by state and locality — some states permit them freely, others restrict by blade length or require permits, and some prohibit them entirely. Knifeworks recommends verifying your local and state laws before purchasing or carrying. A compliance form is required at checkout.

The Newport Custom 001 measures 7.12 inches overall when open with a 3.0-inch blade at 0.10 inches thick. Closed length is 4.12 inches. It weighs 2.7 oz — remarkably light for a titanium-framed custom automatic. The 3D machined titanium tip-up clip adds minimal bulk while maintaining secure pocket carry. The slim profile and sub-3-oz weight make this a genuinely wearable collector piece, not just a display knife.