My Hamon Process

I heard some say the there is a more even heat treat/quenching by coating the entire blade with a thin slurry coat of the clay....I know some Japanese makers (and Murray Carter) do that. I have tried it a few times, don't know if there is any real advantage.
 
There definitely is an advantage to the slip coat.
The slip coat is very thin ... like a melted milkshake. The hamon coat is a bit thicker, like yogurt. It is not very thick, about 1/16" is plenty.
 
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