{"product_id":"natural-whetstone-renge-suita-865g-made-in-japan-kyoto-shohonyama-4369746699","title":"Natural Whetstone Renge Suita 865g | Made in Japan, Kyoto, Shohonyama","description":"\u003cp\u003eRenge Suita – 865 g (approx. 168 × 80 × 27 mm) | Soft Finishing Stone with Subtle Fragrance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn authentic Japanese Natural Whetstone (Natural Whetstone \/ Awasedo) from the renowned Ōhira mine in Kyoto — one of the most respected sources within the Shohonyama region.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nA distinctive feature of this stone is its subtle natural fragrance when raising slurry — a rare and sought-after trait among fragrant Ōhira Suita stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back and sides are sealed with Ishisan (water-based protective coating) to ensure stability, durability, and long-term preservation.\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\u003eWeight: 865 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 168 × 80 × 27 mm\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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DAIKUDOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44565987459114,"sku":null,"price":348.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/5787\/8570\/files\/il_fullxfull.7260452816_9los.jpg?v=1783943927","url":"https:\/\/daikudou.com\/products\/natural-whetstone-renge-suita-865g-made-in-japan-kyoto-shohonyama-4369746699","provider":"DAIKUDOU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}