{"product_id":"natural-whetstone-ohira-renge-suita-538g-made-in-japan-kyoto-shohonyama-4369730156","title":"Natural Whetstone Ōhira Renge Suita 538g | Made in Japan, Kyoto, Shohonyama","description":"\u003cp\u003eŌhira Renge Suita – 538 g (approx. 129 × 58 × 30 mm) | Soft Finishing Stone with Subtle Fragrance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn authentic Japanese Natural Whetstone (Natural Whetstone \/ Awasedo) quarried from Kyoto’s renowned Ōhira mine, part of the prestigious Shohonyama system.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Renge Suita (蓮華巣板) features elegant lotus-flower patterns and represents the delicate, soft-touch sharpening feel typical of fine Ōhira stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft in hardness, it provides gentle, smooth feedback and produces a refined kasumi (misty) finish, ideal for kitchen knives, chisels, plane blades, and razors.\u003cbr\u003e\nA distinctive feature of this stone is its subtle natural fragrance released when slurry is raised—a rare trait prized by collectors and sharpening enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact yet highly refined, this stone offers both practical usability and collectible charm.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe back and sides are sealed with Ishisan (traditional water-based protective coating) for long-term stability and protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Shohonyama Ōhira (Kyoto, Japan)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Renge Suita (Awasedo)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 129 × 58 × 30 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 538 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardness: Soft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAroma: Subtle fragrance when slurry is raised\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Unused, lapped and ready to use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoating: Back and sides sealed with Ishisan (water-based protective coating)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔪 Recommended for\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese kitchen knives (Yanagiba, Deba, Gyuto, Usuba)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChisels (nomi) and plane blades (kanna)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRazors and fine precision tools\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small but elegant Ōhira Renge Suita, combining smooth sharpening performance with a rare natural fragrance — a One of a Kind Kyoto whetstone embodying the artistry of Traditional Craft and Natural Stone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DAIKUDOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44565990703146,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/5787\/8570\/files\/il_fullxfull.7260665934_c4yg.jpg?v=1783943976","url":"https:\/\/daikudou.com\/products\/natural-whetstone-ohira-renge-suita-538g-made-in-japan-kyoto-shohonyama-4369730156","provider":"DAIKUDOU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}