This blade features a Hadori finish (刃取り)—a specialised polishing technique used to accentuate the hamon, or temper line, with striking visual clarity. After the blade undergoes fine polishing, a soft uchigumori stone is used to trace along the natural hamon, selectively brightening it to create a misty or glowing effect that contrasts against the darker ji (blade body).

While the hamon is formed naturally through differential hardening, the Hadori technique stylises its appearance, often enhancing its shape and brightness for greater aesthetic impact. This finish is commonly applied to Honyaki blades or traditionally polished swords and is prized for its artistic expression and visual drama.

Ideal for those who appreciate the harmony between steel structure and surface artistry, the Hadori finish transforms the hamon into a centrepiece of the blade’s visual identity.