{"product_id":"natural-whetstone-ohira-renge-suita-1292g-made-in-japan-kyoto-shohonyama-4344174370","title":"Natural Whetstone Ōhira Renge Suita 1292g | Made in Japan, Kyoto, Shohonyama","description":"\u003cp\u003eŌhira Renge Suita – 1292 g (approx. 110 × 85 × 58 mm) | Subtle Fragrance, Extra-Thick Finishing Stone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn 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).\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nWith an extra-thick 58 mm cut, it offers long life and stability during sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe sharpening surface is professionally lapped and chamfered, ready for immediate use.\u003cbr\u003e\nBack and sides are sealed with Ishisan (water-based protective coating) to prevent cracking and moisture absorption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Ōhira mine, Shohonyama (Kyoto, Japan)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Renge Suita Awasedo (蓮華巣板)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 110 × 85 × 58 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 1292 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardness: Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlurry: Creamy texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAroma: Subtle perfume-like scent (subjective)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Lapped, chamfered, 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\nJapanese \u0026amp; Western kitchen knives, plane blades, chisels, carving tools, and final finishing of Aogami, Shirogami, and HSS steels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nPerfect as an Original Gift or Unique Gift, this One of a Kind Ōhira Suita unites usability, refinement, and collectible heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DAIKUDOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44565985001514,"sku":null,"price":398.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/5787\/8570\/files\/il_fullxfull.7260676430_pqis.jpg?v=1783943892","url":"https:\/\/daikudou.com\/products\/natural-whetstone-ohira-renge-suita-1292g-made-in-japan-kyoto-shohonyama-4344174370","provider":"DAIKUDOU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}