The Boshi is the Hamon pattern on the
tip or Kissaki on Japanese Swords. This pattern
requires more ability to create than the other parts of the blade and
demonstrates the smiths abilities. If the the
boshi turns back toward the nakago, where it touches the
mune (back of the blade), that is called Kaeri. Only a few of the
12-20 patterns regularly seen are described below.
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