Shohonyama Renge White Suita – 1231 g (approx. 210 × 82 × 35 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 1231 g.
It features a bright white base with subtle Renge (lotus-flower) patterns, giving it an elegant and refined appearance.
As a soft-grade Suita, it raises slurry quickly and offers smooth, forgiving sharpening feedback. It provides a fast-cutting yet controlled feel, creating a beautiful kasumi (misty) finish ideal for precision edge work.
Some natural suji (lines) are present but do not affect sharpening performance.
The back and sides are sealed with Ishisan (traditional water-based protective coating) for durability and moisture resistance.
✨ Features
Origin: Shohonyama (Kyoto, Japan)
Type: Renge White Suita (Awasedo)
Size: 210 × 82 × 35 mm
Weight: 1231 g
Hardness: Soft
Condition: Unused, natural suji present (non-harmful)
Surface: 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 precision edge tools
A Shohonyama Renge White Suita that perfectly combines soft, responsive sharpening feel, refined kasumi finishing, and classic Kyoto aesthetics.
Its clean appearance and smooth performance make it both a dependable working stone and a collectible example of Traditional Craft and Natural Stone excellence.
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