{"product_id":"natural-whetstone-renge-suita-678g-made-in-japan-kyoto-shohonyama-4369754499","title":"Natural Whetstone Renge Suita 678g | Made in Japan, Kyoto, Shohonyama","description":"\u003cp\u003eRenge Suita – 678 g (approx. 156 × 80 × 26 mm) | Soft, Slightly Coarse Finishing Stone with Subtle Fragrance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn authentic Japanese Natural Whetstone (Natural Whetstone \/ Awasedo) quarried from Kyoto’s renowned Ōhira mine, one of the most respected within the Shohonyama region.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Renge Suita (蓮華巣板) features elegant lotus-flower patterns and offers the distinct soft-yet-textured sharpening feel that defines early-cut Ōhira Suita stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft with a slightly coarse touch, it provides smooth and responsive sharpening feedback, generating slurry easily and producing a natural kasumi (misty) finish. It is especially well-suited for kitchen knives, offering excellent control and tactile feedback.\u003cbr\u003e\nA unique characteristic of this piece is its subtle natural fragrance when slurry is raised — a refined and rare feature that enhances its collectible value among natural stone enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back and sides are sealed with Ishisan (traditional water-based protective coating) to ensure stability, durability, and moisture resistance.\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: 156 × 80 × 26 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 678 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardness: Soft, slightly coarse\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 fine edge tools\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft, subtly fragrant Ōhira Renge Suita that blends smooth sharpening performance with a natural tactile texture and refined kasumi finishing — a One of a Kind Kyoto whetstone reflecting the finest of Japan’s Traditional Craft and Natural Stone heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DAIKUDOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44565987360810,"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.7260399924_mzwy.jpg?v=1783943929","url":"https:\/\/daikudou.com\/products\/natural-whetstone-renge-suita-678g-made-in-japan-kyoto-shohonyama-4369754499","provider":"DAIKUDOU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}