{"product_id":"natural-whetstone-renge-suita-820g-made-in-japan-kyoto-shohonyama-4369748953","title":"Natural Whetstone Renge Suita 820g | Made in Japan, Kyoto, Shohonyama","description":"\u003cp\u003eRenge Suita – 820 g (approx. 157 × 78 × 28 mm) | Soft Finishing Stone with Subtle Fragrance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn authentic Japanese Natural Whetstone (Natural Whetstone \/ Awasedo) quarried from Kyoto’s famous Ōhira mine, one of the most celebrated sources within the Shohonyama region.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back and sides are sealed with Ishisan (water-based protective coating) to prevent cracking, stabilize moisture absorption, and ensure long-term durability.\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: 157 × 78 × 28 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 820 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 fine edge tools\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DAIKUDOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44565987426346,"sku":null,"price":338.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/5787\/8570\/files\/il_fullxfull.7260661570_36n5.jpg?v=1783943930","url":"https:\/\/daikudou.com\/products\/natural-whetstone-renge-suita-820g-made-in-japan-kyoto-shohonyama-4369748953","provider":"DAIKUDOU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}