{"product_id":"natural-whetstone-ohira-renge-suita-1031g-made-in-japan-kyoto-shohonyama-4359687132","title":"Natural Whetstone Ōhira Renge Suita 1031g | Made in Japan, Kyoto, Shohonyama","description":"\u003cp\u003eShohonyama Sō-Renge Suita – 1031 g (approx. 200 × 68 × 35 mm) | Soft Finishing Stone with Subtle Fragrance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn authentic Japanese Whetstone (Natural Whetstone) from Kyoto’s Shohonyama region — the heart of Japan’s traditional Finishing Stones (Awasedo).\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft in hardness, it produces a rich slurry with smooth, consistent sharpening feedback, creating a refined and misty kasumi finish.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen raising slurry, a subtle perfume-like fragrance emerges — a refined and rare trait among natural stones (note: scent perception is subjective).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome natural suji (lines) are present, but they do not affect sharpening performance.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe back and sides are sealed with Ishisan (water-based protective coating) for stability, durability, and long-term preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Shohonyama (Kyoto, Japan)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Sō-Renge Suita Awasedo (総蓮華巣板)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 200 × 68 × 35 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 1031 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardness: Soft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePattern: Full-surface lotus-flower (Renge) design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuji: Present, not affecting sharpening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAroma: Subtle perfume-like scent (subjective)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Lapped and ready to use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoating: Back and sides sealed with Ishisan (water-based protective sealant)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔪 Recommended for\u003cbr\u003e\nKitchen knives, chisels, and plane blades — ideal for sharpeners who value smooth tactile feedback and refined kasumi finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Natural Stone shaped through Kyoto’s Traditional Craft, this Shohonyama Sō-Renge Suita combines fragrance, beauty, and functionality.\u003cbr\u003e\nPerfect as an Original Gift or Unique Gift, this One of a Kind soft Suita brings both artistry and performance to professionals and collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DAIKUDOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44565990768682,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/5787\/8570\/files\/il_fullxfull.7260567736_3as0.jpg?v=1783943973","url":"https:\/\/daikudou.com\/products\/natural-whetstone-ohira-renge-suita-1031g-made-in-japan-kyoto-shohonyama-4359687132","provider":"DAIKUDOU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}