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Hammered finishFinishing
Irregular dimpled surface mimicking hand-hammering technique
Hand-beveledFinishing
Edges manually angled and finished by hand for sophisticated look
Hand-chamferedFinishing
Manually beveled edges at precise angles for refined appearance
Hand-polishedFinishing
Surface finished by hand using polishing compounds for refined shine
High polishFinishing
Mirror-like reflective surface achieved through progressive polishing
Horizontal satinFinishing
Parallel horizontal lines creating soft, satin-like surface texture