First, these cymbals are lathed & Hand – Hammered on both surfaces. Second, they are "acid washed" from the bell to the flange, leaving a 2 " circle around the
EDGE. Third, and last but not least, after the lathing, both surface sections are then hand polished to a mirror – like shine. These are indeed very labor – Intensive cymbals, honoring the players & the listeners with a fantastically dark sound.