Shohonyama Sō-Renge Suita – 1387 g (approx. 220 × 85 × 32 mm) | 24-Kiri Cut
An authentic Japanese Whetstone (Natural Whetstone) from Kyoto’s Shohonyama region — renowned for producing Japan’s most exquisite Finishing Stones (Awasedo).
This Sō-Renge Suita displays a stunning surface entirely covered with lotus-flower (renge) patterns, a defining mark of this rare and sought-after type.
Soft in hardness, it provides a gentle sharpening feel with smooth feedback and strong polishing power, creating a refined and bright edge.
When raising slurry, a subtle perfume-like fragrance emerges — a graceful and uncommon trait highly prized among natural stones (note: scent perception is subjective).
Free of any problematic suji (lines) and carefully lapped, this 24-kiri cut stone offers stable, comfortable sharpening.
The back and sides are sealed with Ishisan (water-based protective coating) for enhanced durability and long-term preservation.
✨ Features
Origin: Shohonyama (Kyoto, Japan)
Type: Sō-Renge Suita Awasedo
Size: 220 × 85 × 32 mm
Weight: 1387 g
Hardness: Soft
Finish: Lapped, ready to use
Pattern: Full renge coverage
Aroma: Subtle perfume-like scent (subjective)
Coating: Back and sides sealed with Ishisan (water-based protective sealant)
🔪 Recommended for
Japanese kitchen knives, chisels, plane blades, and fine finishing work.
A Natural Stone shaped by Kyoto’s Traditional Craft, this Shohonyama Sō-Renge Suita combines elegance, rarity, and functionality.
Perfect as an Original Gift or Unique Gift, this One of a Kind fragrant Suita stone stands as both a practical whetstone and a collector’s treasure.
