Shohonyama Sō-Renge Suita – 1084 g (approx. 137 × 90 × 40 mm) | Soft Finishing Stone with Mild Fragrance
An authentic Japanese Whetstone (Natural Whetstone) from Kyoto’s Shohonyama region — home to Japan’s most esteemed Finishing Stones (Awasedo).
This Sō-Renge Suita (総蓮華巣板) originates from the fragrant Ōhira Renge Suita lot, renowned for its subtle perfume-like aroma when raising slurry.
This piece belongs to the mild fragrance type — refined, understated, and beautifully balanced.
The sharpening surface is fully covered with delicate Renge (lotus-flower) patterns, offering both beauty and collectible value.
As a soft-grade Suita, it raises slurry easily and provides smooth feedback with excellent control, producing a fine kasumi-style (misty) finish.
Natural suji (lines) are present but minimal, and they do not affect sharpening performance.
The back and sides are sealed with Ishisan (water-based protective coating) to ensure durability and long-term stability.
✨ Features
Origin: Shohonyama (Kyoto, Japan)
Type: Sō-Renge Suita Awasedo (総蓮華巣板)
Size: 137 × 90 × 40 mm
Weight: 1084 g
Hardness: Soft
Pattern: Full Renge coverage
Aroma: Mild perfume-like fragrance (Ōhira lot)
Suji: Minimal, not affecting sharpening
Condition: Lapped and ready to use
Coating: Back and sides sealed with Ishisan (water-based protective sealant)
🔪 Recommended for
Kitchen knives, chisels, and plane blades — ideal for those seeking a smooth, responsive sharpening feel with a refined kasumi finish.
A Natural Stone shaped through Kyoto’s Traditional Craft, this Shohonyama Sō-Renge Suita harmonizes gentle fragrance, aesthetic elegance, and high usability.
Perfect as an Original Gift or Unique Gift, this One of a Kind fragrant Suita offers both professional-grade performance and collector-level rarity.
