In swordsmithing, hamon (刃文) (from Japanese, literally "edge pattern") is a visible effect created on the blade by the hardening process. The hamon is the outline of the hardened zone …

The hamon is the outline of the hardened zone (yakiba) which contains the cutting edge (ha). Suguha (straight) and Midare (wavy) are two main classifications of hamon. There are many …

Sep 17, 2024 · Discover the various types of hamon patterns commonly seen on Japanese blades, including their unique appearances and distinctive features.

To learn various type of hamon patterns is interesting and useful for Kantei game. But we must not forget blade quality. Hamon pattern is not designed by smith in the early days of Japanese …

The hamon is a tempering line and visual point of demarcation on a Japanese sword which separates the harder edge from the softer spine and is a result of a process known as …

Jan 22, 2021 · If you have already seen one or two Katana, you may have noticed that there are generally two types of Hamon; straight Hamon, SUGU-HA (直刃), and wavy Hamon, MIDARE …

Oct 29, 2024 · You can spot two main types of hamon: smooth and wavy. Smooth hamon features continuous lines, while wavy hamon showcases undulating patterns. Both bring …

Mar 23, 2022 · Types of Hamon. There are many types of Hamon with various shapes but the main shapes are the straight Hamon lines or the wavy Hamon lines. Here are some patterns …

Jan 4, 2023 · Hamon that's not straight is collectively called Midare Hamon. There are over 28 types of irregular Hamon. Here, we will introduce the most popular and common ones. The 3 …

Nov 3, 2008 · Irregular pattern of hamon. All hamon except [suguba] are midareba. Sub-types of midareba: ko-midare - small midare; o-midare - large midare; saka-midare - slanted midare; …