Ōhira Renge Suita – 1292 g (approx. 110 × 85 × 58 mm) | Subtle Fragrance, Extra-Thick Finishing Stone
An authentic Japanese Whetstone (Natural Whetstone) from Kyoto’s legendary Ōhira mine, now closed and celebrated for producing some of Japan’s most exceptional Finishing Stones (Awasedo).
This Ōhira Renge Suita (蓮華巣板) comes from the same raw material lot as the famed 2671 g Sakura Renge Suita, renowned for its vivid fragrance and beauty.
While this compact version carries the same creamy texture and renge-patterned surface, its fragrance is more subtle, releasing only a faint perfume-like aroma when in use — elegant and refined rather than strong.
With an extra-thick 58 mm cut, it offers long life and stability during sharpening.
Medium in hardness, it provides smooth tactile feedback and generates a soft, creamy slurry, ideal for fine finishing of high-carbon steels such as Aogami, Shirogami, and HSS.
The sharpening surface is professionally lapped and chamfered, ready for immediate use.
Back and sides are sealed with Ishisan (water-based protective coating) to prevent cracking and moisture absorption.
✨ Features
Origin: Ōhira mine, Shohonyama (Kyoto, Japan)
Type: Renge Suita Awasedo (蓮華巣板)
Size: 110 × 85 × 58 mm
Weight: 1292 g
Hardness: Medium
Slurry: Creamy texture
Aroma: Subtle perfume-like scent (subjective)
Condition: Lapped, chamfered, and ready to use
Coating: Back and sides sealed with Ishisan (water-based protective sealant)
🔪 Recommended for
Japanese & Western kitchen knives, plane blades, chisels, carving tools, and final finishing of Aogami, Shirogami, and HSS steels.
A Natural Stone shaped through Kyoto’s Traditional Craft, this Ōhira Renge Suita offers the rare chance to experience a member of the ultra-rare fragrant Ōhira lot — in a compact, practical size.
Perfect as an Original Gift or Unique Gift, this One of a Kind Ōhira Suita unites usability, refinement, and collectible heritage.
