Tag: Hamon
What Makes A Good Hamon?
Know the visual tells of whether a hamon is done properly or not.
Hallmark Of The Hamon
For ages the hamon has fascinated makers and knife users alike. Finicky, beautiful, and historic, the hamon continues to wow.
Knifemaking: How to Make Temper Lines
Temper lines—aka hamons—are a very exciting part of knifemaking, and I would like to share with you how I produce cool temper lines on...
The Hamon: What, Where, Why and How
To those who appreciate the tempered steel of a Japanese sword, the hamon is visual evidence of the maker’s effort to produce the finest blade work.
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Knifemaking 101 – Read This Before You Make a Knife
by Wayne Goddard
My experience has taught me that there's nothing like digging in and getting started. I've often said the hardest part of the...
