This is a Shohonyama Okudo Tenjō Suita natural finishing whetstone (Awasedo) from Umegahata, Kyoto.
It weighs 851 g and measures 230 × 62 × 22 mm, in a slim rectangular format.
The stone is medium-hard, offering smooth sharpening with fine grit and a quick polishing response. Tenjō Suita whetstones are valued for their clean surface and easy usability.
✨ Features
Quarry: Shohonyama Okudo (Umegahata, Kyoto)
Type: Tenjō Suita (Awasedo)
Weight: 851 g
Size: 230 × 62 × 22 mm
Hardness: Medium-hard
Condition: Unused
Coating: Back and sides sealed with Ishisan (traditional water-based sealer)
🔪 Recommended for
Plane blades (kanna)
Chisels (nomi)
Kitchen knives (Yanagiba, Deba, Gyuto)
Razors and fine tools
This whetstone provides excellent control and a bright, refined finish—an elegant example of Kyoto’s Tenjō Suita tradition.
