Shohonyama Renge White Suita – 1138 g (approx. 210 × 83 × 32 mm) | Soft Finishing Stone
This is an authentic Shohonyama Renge White Suita (正本山 蓮華白巣板) natural finishing whetstone (Awasedo) from Kyoto, Japan, weighing 1138 g.
It features a bright white base with elegant Renge (lotus-flower) patterns, giving it a clean and refined appearance.
As a soft-grade Suita, it provides a light and smooth sharpening feel with excellent tactile feedback, producing a beautiful kasumi (misty) finish.
Some natural suji (lines) are visible but do not affect sharpening performance.
The sharpening surface is lapped flat and chamfered, ready for immediate use. The back and sides are sealed with Ishisan (traditional water-based protective coating) for durability and stability.
✨ Features
Origin: Shohonyama (Kyoto, Japan)
Type: Renge White Suita (Awasedo)
Size: 210 × 83 × 32 mm
Weight: 1138 g
Hardness: Soft
Condition: Unused, natural suji present (non-harmful)
Surface: Lapped and chamfered, 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 precision edge tools
A Shohonyama Renge White Suita combining soft, responsive sharpening feedback, beautiful lotus patterning, and gentle kasumi finishing performance.
Its usability and refined appearance make it both a reliable tool and a collectible Kyoto natural stone — a true embodiment of Traditional Craft and Natural Stone artistry.
