{"product_id":"natural-whetstone-renge-suita-630g-made-in-japan-kyoto-shohonyama-4369738901","title":"Natural Whetstone Renge Suita 630g | Made in Japan, Kyoto, Shohonyama","description":"\u003cp\u003eRenge Suita – 630 g (approx. 116 × 74 × 32 mm) | Soft Finishing Stone with Subtle Fragrance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn authentic Japanese Natural Whetstone (Natural Whetstone \/ Awasedo) from Kyoto’s famous Ōhira mine, part of the Shohonyama system known for producing some of Japan’s most refined finishing stones.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Renge Suita (蓮華巣板) displays graceful lotus-flower patterns and embodies the signature soft, smooth sharpening feel for which Ōhira Suita are renowned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft in hardness, it provides gentle and stable feedback while generating a fine kasumi (misty) finish—ideal for kitchen knives, chisels, plane blades, and razors.\u003cbr\u003e\nA rare and charming feature of this stone is its subtle natural fragrance that emerges when raising slurry—an elegant trait valued by collectors and professional sharpeners alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back and sides are sealed with Ishisan (traditional water-based protective coating) to ensure durability and long-term preservation.\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: 116 × 74 × 32 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 630 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardness: Soft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAroma: Subtle fragrance when raising slurry\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 precision edge tools\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft, fragrant Ōhira Renge Suita that combines fine sharpening performance, elegant appearance, and collectible charm — a One of a Kind Kyoto natural whetstone representing the essence of Traditional Craft and Natural Stone artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DAIKUDOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44565987622954,"sku":null,"price":258.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/5787\/8570\/files\/il_fullxfull.7308611969_ecas.jpg?v=1783943929","url":"https:\/\/daikudou.com\/products\/natural-whetstone-renge-suita-630g-made-in-japan-kyoto-shohonyama-4369738901","provider":"DAIKUDOU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}