Tag: Hamon
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...
