{"product_id":"natural-whetstone-renge-suita-791g-made-in-japan-kyoto-shohonyama-4369757551","title":"Natural Whetstone Renge Suita 791g | Made in Japan, Kyoto, Shohonyama","description":"\u003cp\u003eRenge Suita – 791 g (approx. 136 × 68 × 40 mm) | Soft Finishing Stone with Subtle Fragrance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn authentic Japanese Natural Whetstone (Natural Whetstone \/ Awasedo) quarried from Kyoto’s historic Ōhira mine, one of the most esteemed sources within the Shohonyama region.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Renge Suita (蓮華巣板) features refined lotus-flower patterns and embodies the elegant, soft texture characteristic of fine Ōhira Suita stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft in hardness, it provides smooth sharpening feedback and generates a gentle kasumi (misty) finish, making it ideal for kitchen knives, chisels, and plane blades.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen raising slurry, the stone releases a subtle natural fragrance, a rare and collectible trait among natural whetstones.\u003cbr\u003e\nA natural line runs across the center but does not affect sharpening. The back had a natural crack that has been professionally sealed and reinforced with Ishisan (water-based protective coating), ensuring stability and safe long-term use.\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: 136 × 68 × 40 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 791 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardness: Soft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAroma: Subtle natural fragrance when raising slurry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Unused, lapped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepair: Back crack professionally sealed with Ishisan\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 and fragrant Ōhira Renge Suita offering refined kasumi finishing, natural beauty, and stable usability. A One of a Kind Kyoto whetstone blending Traditional Craft, Natural Stone artistry, and professional Sharpening Stone quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DAIKUDOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44565987262506,"sku":null,"price":278.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/5787\/8570\/files\/il_fullxfull.7260579318_tek4.jpg?v=1783943929","url":"https:\/\/daikudou.com\/products\/natural-whetstone-renge-suita-791g-made-in-japan-kyoto-shohonyama-4369757551","provider":"DAIKUDOU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}