Shohonyama Renge Suita – 1259 g (approx. 215 × 80 × 35 mm) | Soft Finishing Stone with Subtle Fragrance
An authentic Japanese Whetstone (Natural Whetstone) from Kyoto’s Shohonyama region — celebrated for producing Japan’s finest Finishing Stones (Awasedo).
This Renge Suita (蓮華巣板) features graceful lotus-flower patterns across the surface, offering both aesthetic charm and superb sharpening ability.
Soft in hardness, it delivers a smooth and responsive sharpening feel, producing a fine, elegant edge with natural kasumi finish.
When raising slurry, it releases a subtle perfume-like fragrance, a rare and refined characteristic admired by collectors and professionals alike.
The sharpening surface has been carefully lapped and is ready for immediate use.
Back and sides are sealed with Ishisan (water-based protective coating) for durability and long-term preservation.
✨ Features
Origin: Shohonyama (Kyoto, Japan)
Type: Renge Suita Awasedo (蓮華巣板)
Size: 215 × 80 × 35 mm
Weight: 1259 g
Hardness: Soft
Finish: Lapped and ready to use
Aroma: Subtle perfume-like scent (subjective)
Coating: Back and sides sealed with Ishisan (water-based protective sealant)
🔪 Recommended for
Kitchen knives, chisels, plane blades, and general-purpose finishing tools.
A Natural Stone crafted through Kyoto’s Traditional Craft, this Shohonyama Renge Suita combines soft tactile feedback, refined finishing quality, and delicate fragrance.
Perfect as an Original Gift or Unique Gift, this One of a Kind fragrant Suita embodies both professional performance and collector value.
