Shohonyama Sō-Renge Suita – 1031 g (approx. 200 × 68 × 35 mm) | Soft Finishing Stone with Subtle Fragrance
An authentic Japanese Whetstone (Natural Whetstone) from Kyoto’s Shohonyama region — the heart of Japan’s traditional Finishing Stones (Awasedo).
This Sō-Renge Suita (総蓮華巣板) is a rare type, its entire surface covered with delicate lotus-flower (renge) patterns, giving it both striking visual beauty and high collectible value.
Soft in hardness, it produces a rich slurry with smooth, consistent sharpening feedback, creating a refined and misty kasumi finish.
When raising slurry, a subtle perfume-like fragrance emerges — a refined and rare trait among natural stones (note: scent perception is subjective).
Some natural suji (lines) are present, but they do not affect sharpening performance.
The back and sides are sealed with Ishisan (water-based protective coating) for stability, durability, and long-term preservation.
✨ Features
Origin: Shohonyama (Kyoto, Japan)
Type: Sō-Renge Suita Awasedo (総蓮華巣板)
Size: 200 × 68 × 35 mm
Weight: 1031 g
Hardness: Soft
Pattern: Full-surface lotus-flower (Renge) design
Suji: Present, not affecting sharpening
Aroma: Subtle perfume-like scent (subjective)
Condition: Lapped and ready to use
Coating: Back and sides sealed with Ishisan (water-based protective sealant)
🔪 Recommended for
Kitchen knives, chisels, and plane blades — ideal for sharpeners who value smooth tactile feedback and refined kasumi finishing.
A Natural Stone shaped through Kyoto’s Traditional Craft, this Shohonyama Sō-Renge Suita combines fragrance, beauty, and functionality.
Perfect as an Original Gift or Unique Gift, this One of a Kind soft Suita brings both artistry and performance to professionals and collectors alike.
