What is Choji hamon?

The choji (clove) has a pattern that looks like many cloves lined up together. The gunome pattern has a certain pattern lined up in an orderly maner. The hitatsura pattern has the tempering through the hiraji, shinogiji, and the ridge area. The hamon is also divided into nie-deki and nioi-deki.

Are there different types of hamon?

There are many types of known hamon patterns, but basically there are only 2 types, straight (suguha) and undulating (midare). All others are variations stemming from the 2 basic hamons.

What kind of clay do you use for hamon?

The process of placing a thermal clay layer on the blade to form the hamon is called tsuchioki. A black clay formula is used to coat the edge of the sword. Yoshikazu Yoshihara adds water and mixes the clay until it has an even and smooth consistency.

What hamon is real?

Real hamon is the product of differential hardening. This is the process where the blade is quenched so that the edge is harder than the spine or body of the blade. The spine of the blade is coated with a clay mixture, then heated and quenched.

What is a menuki on a katana?

Menuki is a kind of metal fitting of the Japanese sword, which was initially put into the hole of the handle. It covers Mekugi (nail) so that the blade of a sword will be fixed. Originally, Menuki was used to hold Mekugi, but they became separated over time.

How is hamon created?

In swordsmithing, hamon (刃文, hamon) (from Japanese, literally “blade pattern”) is a visible effect created on the blade by the hardening process. This difference in hardness results from clay being applied on the blade (tsuchioki) prior to the cooling process (quenching).

Is true Katana real?

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What are the wavy lines on a katana?

Katana Hamon Line The patterns seen on the swords are the hamon which marks the portion of the steel that has been hardened so it can eventually be sharpened adequately.

What is W2 steel?

W2 is a water hardening tool steel popular among beginner and seasoned custom knife makers. It’s also regarded as high carbon steel with its high carbon content of more than 1% (up to 1.15%, to be precise). The knife makers love this steel for its incredible toughness and great edge-holding properties.

Is Ripple a hamon?

The Ripple (波紋, Hamon, lit. Ripples), is an energy used in the ancient form of martial arts, Sendō (仙道, lit. “Way of The Hermit/Wizard”).

Who created hamon?

Origins. According to legend, Amakuni Yasutsuna developed the process of differentially hardening the blades around the 8th century AD.