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Variations of the Basic Jigane Types



Note: Often, a blade that has large forging pattern (Hada Mono)
also has a forging pattern that "stands up" (Hada Tachi).
This is true in the two photos below.

Hada Mono

Hada Tachi

Ko Mokume Hada

Konuka Hada

Chirimen Hada

Matsukawa Hada

Itame Nagareru


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