{"product_id":"natural-whetstone-renge-suita-870g-made-in-japan-kyoto-shohonyama-4361317395","title":"Natural Whetstone Renge Suita 870g | Made in Japan, Kyoto, Shohonyama","description":"\u003cp\u003eRenge Suita – 870 g (approx. 125 × 67 × 37 mm) | Soft Finishing Stone with Subtle Fragrance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn authentic Japanese Natural Whetstone (Natural Whetstone \/ Awasedo) from Kyoto’s legendary Ōhira mine, one of the most esteemed sites within the Shohonyama region.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Sō-Renge Suita (総蓮華巣板) features a full-surface lotus-flower pattern (Renge) and offers the soft, responsive feedback that Ōhira Suita stones are prized for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft in hardness, it provides smooth sharpening, fast slurry generation, and a forgiving touch—ideal for kitchen knives, chisels, plane blades, and razors.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen raising slurry, it releases a faint natural fragrance, a refined and rare trait that adds to its charm and collector value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back and sides are sealed with Ishisan (traditional water-based protective coating) to ensure 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: Sō-Renge Suita (Full Lotus Pattern)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 870 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 125 × 67 × 37 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardness: Soft, fast slurry generation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragrance: Subtle aroma when raising slurry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Unused\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoating: Back and sides sealed with Ishisan (traditional 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 compact yet refined Ōhira Sō-Renge Suita, offering the beauty of full lotus patterns, soft sharpening feel, and subtle natural fragrance — a One of a Kind collectible stone that embodies Kyoto’s Traditional Craft and the artistry of Natural Stones.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DAIKUDOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44565983199274,"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.7260640490_gykk.jpg?v=1783943860","url":"https:\/\/daikudou.com\/products\/natural-whetstone-renge-suita-870g-made-in-japan-kyoto-shohonyama-4361317395","provider":"DAIKUDOU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}