Authentic Japanese Natural Whetstone from Shohonyama Ōhira, Kyoto.
This Renge Suita features elegant Renge (lotus flower) patterns, characteristic of the renowned Ōhira mine. With its soft, slightly coarse sharpening feel, it generates slurry easily, offers responsive feedback, and produces a beautiful natural kasumi finish.
Its slightly textured surface provides excellent control during sharpening, making it especially well suited for kitchen knives while also performing beautifully on chisels, plane blades, and razors.
Favored by professional sharpeners and natural whetstone enthusiasts, Ōhira Suita is highly regarded for its refined sharpening feel, excellent polishing performance, and distinctive natural beauty.
Specifications
Origin: Shohonyama Ōhira, Kyoto, Japan
Weight: 678 g
Size: Approx. 156 × 80 × 26 mm
Hardness: ★★☆☆☆ (Soft, Slightly Coarse)
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.
