This is a Shohonyama Hideriyama Kiiro-Renge Suita natural finishing whetstone (Awasedo) weighing 1042 g.
A flawless, premium "laser-type" stone with beautiful yellow Renge patterns.
Dimensions: approx. 163 × 82 × 37 mm
Weight: 1042 g
Grit: Finishing grade (8000#↑ equivalent)
Hardness: 6 (on a scale of 1 = soft to 10 = hard)
Finish: Kasumi-style (mist finish)
Performance: Smooth sharpening feel with good feedback. Produces a refined misty finish, especially on soft iron cladding. Easy to use, even for beginners.
Condition: Flawless, no cracks or lines
Protection: Sides and back sealed with Ishisan water-based protective coating
Shohonyama Hideriyama stones have long been favored by Kyoto chefs and craftsmen as final finishing stones.
This piece, with its rare Kiiro-Renge pattern, is especially suitable for Japanese kitchen knives, chisels, and other fine blades.
