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| Hamon | 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. | added 2 years ago |
| Gunome | Gunome refers to the heat treatment of the edge of a Japanese style knife or sword. The edge is protected by application of wet clay and that causes a discoloration of the edge or hamon. When this is minimal and slightly wavy without peaks is is a Gunome hamon. There are four types of hamon | added 2 years ago |
| notare | Notare refers to the heat treatment of the edge of a Japanese style knife or sword. The edge is protected by application of wet clay and that causes a discoloration of the edge or hamon. When this is minimal and smooth without peaks is is a Notare hamon. There are four types of hamon. | added 2 years ago |
