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.