Renge Suita – 820 g (approx. 157 × 78 × 28 mm) | Soft Finishing Stone with Subtle Fragrance
An authentic Japanese Natural Whetstone (Natural Whetstone / Awasedo) quarried from Kyoto’s famous Ōhira mine, one of the most celebrated sources within the Shohonyama region.
This Renge Suita (蓮華巣板) displays graceful lotus-flower patterns over a soft blue-toned base, giving it both aesthetic charm and functional refinement.
Soft in hardness, it produces smooth sharpening feedback, quick slurry formation, and a gentle kasumi-style finish. Ideal for kitchen knives, chisels, and plane blades, it provides a forgiving, natural feel on steel.
This particular stone is distinguished by its subtle natural fragrance released when raising slurry — a rare and collectible trait appreciated by experienced sharpeners and collectors alike.
The back and sides are sealed with Ishisan (water-based protective coating) to prevent cracking, stabilize moisture absorption, and ensure long-term durability.
✨ Features
Origin: Shohonyama Ōhira (Kyoto, Japan)
Type: Renge Suita (Awasedo)
Size: 157 × 78 × 28 mm
Weight: 820 g
Hardness: Soft
Aroma: Subtle fragrance when raising slurry
Condition: Unused, lapped and ready to use
Coating: Back and sides sealed with Ishisan (water-based protective coating)
🔪 Recommended for
Japanese kitchen knives (Yanagiba, Deba, Gyuto, Usuba)
Chisels (nomi) and plane blades (kanna)
Razors and fine edge tools
A delicately fragrant Ōhira Renge Suita, offering elegant lotus patterns, smooth sharpening feel, and refined kasumi finishing. A One of a Kind Kyoto natural whetstone that embodies the grace and precision of Japan’s Traditional Craft.
