{"product_id":"natural-whetstone-ohira-renge-suita-1387g-made-in-japan-kyoto-shohonyama-4359676636","title":"Natural Whetstone Ōhira Renge Suita 1387g | Made in Japan, Kyoto, Shohonyama","description":"\u003cp\u003eShohonyama Sō-Renge Suita – 1387 g (approx. 220 × 85 × 32 mm) | 24-Kiri Cut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn authentic Japanese Whetstone (Natural Whetstone) from Kyoto’s Shohonyama region — renowned for producing Japan’s most exquisite Finishing Stones (Awasedo).\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Sō-Renge Suita displays a stunning surface entirely covered with lotus-flower (renge) patterns, a defining mark of this rare and sought-after type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft in hardness, it provides a gentle sharpening feel with smooth feedback and strong polishing power, creating a refined and bright edge.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen raising slurry, a subtle perfume-like fragrance emerges — a graceful and uncommon trait highly prized among natural stones (note: scent perception is subjective).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree of any problematic suji (lines) and carefully lapped, this 24-kiri cut stone offers stable, comfortable sharpening.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe back and sides are sealed with Ishisan (water-based protective coating) for enhanced 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 220 × 85 × 32 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 1387 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardness: Soft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Lapped, ready to use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePattern: Full renge coverage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAroma: Subtle perfume-like scent (subjective)\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 kitchen knives, chisels, plane blades, and fine finishing work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Natural Stone shaped by Kyoto’s Traditional Craft, this Shohonyama Sō-Renge Suita combines elegance, rarity, and functionality.\u003cbr\u003e\nPerfect 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DAIKUDOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44565990834218,"sku":null,"price":620.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/5787\/8570\/files\/il_fullxfull.7260495336_j2xp.jpg?v=1783943974","url":"https:\/\/daikudou.com\/products\/natural-whetstone-ohira-renge-suita-1387g-made-in-japan-kyoto-shohonyama-4359676636","provider":"DAIKUDOU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}