Authentic Japanese Natural Whetstone from Shohonyama Ōhira, Kyoto.
This Renge Suita features elegant Renge (lotus flower) patterns, characteristic of the renowned Ōhira mine. Its soft, slightly porous structure produces rich slurry, smooth sharpening feedback, and a beautiful kasumi finish, making it ideal for kitchen knives, chisels, plane blades, and razors.
A distinctive feature of this stone is its subtle natural fragrance released when slurry is raised—an uncommon characteristic found in only a small number of Ōhira stones and appreciated by collectors and experienced sharpeners alike.
Specifications
Origin: Shohonyama Ōhira, Kyoto, Japan
Weight: 672 g
Size: Approx. 157 × 75 × 26 mm
Hardness: ★★☆☆☆ (Soft)
Type: Renge Suita
Condition: Unused, professionally lapped and ready to use. The back and sides are sealed with Ishisan, a traditional water-based protective coating.
