Definitions for Hamon
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1. hamon

   Hamon refers to the distinct wavy pattern found on the blade of a Japanese sword, such as a katana, resulting from the differential hardening process used in the forging of the blade. It is both functional, as it increases the strength and flexibility of the blade, and aesthetic, as it is considered a mark of craftsmanship and beauty in traditional Japanese sword making.

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1. Hamon

   In swordsmithing, hamon is a visual effect created on the blade by the hardening process. Blades made in this manner are known as differentially hardened, with a harder ha, the cutting edge, than mune, the back edge as a result of clay applied on the blade during the cooling process. Less or no clay allows the ha to cool faster, making it harder but more brittle; more clay allows the mune to cool more slowly and retain its resilience. The hamon is the transition between the region of harder martensitic steel of the blade edge and the softer pearlitic steel of the back of the sword. This difference in hardness is the objective of the process; the appearance is purely a side effect. However, the aesthetic qualities of the hamon are quite valuable—not only as proof of the differential hardening treatment but also in its own right—and the patterns can be quite complex. Many modern reproductions do not have natural hamon because they are thoroughly hardened monosteel; their hamon is faked via various processes such as acid etch, or more crude ones such as wire brushing. Some modern reproductions with natural hamon are also subjected to acid etching to enhance that hamon's prominence.

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1. Hamonnoun

   A Hamon is the discoloration along the edge of a Japanese sword or knife. This is caused by the application of wet clay during the tempering of the edge and before a final quench. There are four types of Harmon.

   The Harmon on your new sword is unusual and distinctive.

   
   

   Submitted by willgrow on December 10, 2021  

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1. HAMON

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Hamon is ranked #14651 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Hamon surname appeared 2,031 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 would have the surname Hamon.
   
   83% or 1,687 total occurrences were White.
   6.7% or 136 total occurrences were Black.
   5.7% or 116 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   2% or 42 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   1.3% or 27 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
   1.1% or 23 total occurrences were Asian.

How to pronounce Hamon?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Hamon in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Hamon in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Hamon in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Popularity rank by frequency of use

References

1. ^ ChatGPT
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2. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Hamon
3. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html