Renge Suita – 865 g (approx. 168 × 80 × 27 mm) | Soft Finishing Stone with Subtle Fragrance
An authentic Japanese Natural Whetstone (Natural Whetstone / Awasedo) from the renowned Ōhira mine in Kyoto — one of the most respected sources within the Shohonyama region.
This Renge Suita (蓮華巣板) features elegant lotus-flower patterns spread across its surface, representing the refined character and visual beauty typical of high-quality Ōhira stones.
Soft in hardness, it provides smooth feedback, quick slurry generation, and produces a gentle kasumi (misty) finish — particularly suited for kitchen knives, chisels, and plane blades.
A distinctive feature of this stone is its subtle natural fragrance when raising slurry — a rare and sought-after trait among fragrant Ōhira Suita stones.
The back and sides are sealed with Ishisan (water-based protective coating) to ensure stability, durability, and long-term preservation.
✨ Features
Origin: Shohonyama Ōhira (Kyoto, Japan)
Type: Renge Suita (Awasedo)
Weight: 865 g
Size: 168 × 80 × 27 mm
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 refined and subtly fragrant Ōhira Renge Suita, offering smooth sharpening performance, elegant kasumi finishing, and collectible charm — a One of a Kind natural stone that represents Kyoto’s Traditional Craft at its finest.
