Authentic Japanese Natural Whetstone from Shohonyama Ōhira, Kyoto.
This Renge Suita features beautiful Renge (lotus flower) patterns, characteristic of the renowned Ōhira mine. Its soft, slightly porous structure produces rich slurry, smooth sharpening feedback, and a beautiful kasumi finish, making it ideal for kitchen knives, chisels, plane blades, and razors.
A particularly distinctive feature of this stone is its subtle natural fragrance that emerges when slurry is raised—an uncommon characteristic appreciated by both collectors and experienced sharpeners.
Specifications
Origin: Shohonyama Ōhira, Kyoto, Japan
Weight: 630 g
Size: Approx. 116 × 74 × 32 mm
Hardness: ★★☆☆☆ (Soft)
Type: Renge Suita
Condition: Unused, professionally lapped and ready to use. The back and sides are sealed with Ishisan, a traditional water-based protective coating.
