Shohonyama Suita – 577 g (approx. 187 × 80 × 18 mm) | Ghost Karasu Pattern
An authentic Japanese Whetstone (Natural Whetstone) from Kyoto’s Shohonyama region — renowned for producing Japan’s finest Finishing Stones (Awasedo).
This Rare Stone Suita features a delicate “Ghost Karasu” pattern, a faint and misty crow-feather texture that appears subtly across the surface — a visual hallmark admired by collectors and craftsmen alike.
Cut from old stock, this soft Suita provides smooth tactile feedback and a forgiving sharpening touch.
Its slightly porous texture helps form a rich slurry quickly, offering excellent control and a refined, kasumi (hazy) finish — ideal for everyday sharpening and gentle polishing.
The back and sides are sealed with Ishisan (traditional water-based protective coating) to enhance durability and long-term preservation.
✨ Features
Origin: Shohonyama (Kyoto, Japan)
Type: Suita (soft finishing stone) with Ghost Karasu pattern
Size: 187 × 80 × 18 mm
Weight: 577 g
Hardness: Soft
Condition: Unused
Coating: Back and sides sealed with Ishisan (water-based protective sealant)
🔪 Recommended for
Japanese kitchen knives, chisels (nomi), plane blades (kanna), gentle finishing, and kasumi polishing.
A Natural Stone shaped by Kyoto’s Traditional Craft, uniting subtle beauty with daily practicality.
Perfect as an Original Gift or Unique Gift, this One of a Kind Shohonyama Suita embodies both the grace and performance of Japan’s whetstone heritage.
