Hamon inside/outside

[Strider]

While comparing the variations in the hamon on different blades, it seems that there is more activity on the outside. Is this a common trait or was this an accident caused by the smith looking at the blade from a different angle while applying the clay coating. Just my 2 cents worth hoping for a different discussion Scott E.

[Brian]

Scott,

Do you mean you notice there is generally more hataraki on the omote of a blade than the ura?

Can't say I have ever seen anything mentioned about this, and I would think it would not be intentional, but I could be wrong.

 

Brian

[John A Stuart]

Hi Scott, I never noticed that before, so, looked to see if there was more activity in any of mine on one side than the other and then flipped through some pics of blades I have. I couldn't see any consistent difference of one side of the swords over the other. There are swords that have different hamon on either side but that is intentional. John

[nagamaki - Franco]

  Strider said:

While comparing the variations in the hamon on different blades, it seems that there is more activity on the outside. Is this a common trait or was this an accident caused by the smith looking at the blade from a different angle while applying the clay coating. Just my 2 cents worth hoping for a different discussion Scott E.

 

Hello, nihonto have a front side = omote, and backside = ura. As this is the case, the omote is "supposed" to be presented as the front. Exactly how each side turns out depends on the intentions, ability, and skill of the individual sword smith. As with many things associated with nihonto, there are the exceptions.

 

Franco

[Strider]

Thanks for the replies. I am sorry that I did not use the correct terminology when I posted my question but when I am not completly sure, I find it best to limit myself to what I know will get my message across. Thanks for giving me the proper terms. Scott E.