Kantsuki
Kantsuki is a term that refers to a specific type of traditional Japanese sword polish or a style of sword polishing. The word itself can be translated as "seeing the moon," suggesting a high level of clarity and luminosity achieved in the polish. This meticulous process aims to bring out the inherent beauty of the steel, highlighting the hamon (temper line) and the hada (grain pattern) of the blade.
The Kantsuki polish is characterized by its extreme smoothness and the way it reflects light, often described
While the term can refer to the finished product of such a polish, it is also used