Pattern guide

The wave scales Cerakote pattern

Wave scales (seigaiha) — overlapping Japanese wave fans — bring a centuries-old textile pattern to ceramic. Serene, geometric, and stunning on knives and EDC gear.

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How it sprays

Overlapping fan stencil worked bottom-up so each row shingles over the last. Consistent ring spacing is the craft.

Choosing colors

Deep navy base with pale blue rings is traditional; graphite with silver rings is the tactical translation.

A proven combo to start from

Real catalog colors that work for wave scales — click any swatch for pairings and similar shades.

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