{"product_id":"natural-whetstone-white-suita-1369g-made-in-japan-kyoto-shohonyama-4345201158","title":"Natural Whetstone White Suita 1369g | Made in Japan, Kyoto, Shohonyama","description":"\u003cp\u003eShohonzan Renge Suita – 1369 g (approx. 210 × 85 × 37 mm) | 30-Cut Soft Finishing Stone with Subtle Fragrance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an authentic Shohonzan Renge Suita (蓮華巣板) natural finishing whetstone from Kyoto, Japan, weighing 1369 g.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt features a beautiful white base tone with elegant Renge (lotus-flower) patterns across the surface — a hallmark of fine Suita stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft and slightly coarse in texture, it provides quick cutting and fast slurry generation, making it ideal for initial finishing or intermediate sharpening stages.\u003cbr\u003e\nDespite its softness, it maintains excellent tactile feedback, producing a refined kasumi-style finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stone belongs to the “30-kiri” (三十切) size class — compact, well-balanced, and easy to handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA notable and extremely rare feature of this piece is its subtle perfume-like fragrance released when wet, a unique trait found only in select Renge Suita lots. Though faint, it leaves a lasting impression among collectors and sharpeners familiar with these exceptional stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Shohonzan (Kyoto, Japan)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Renge Suita (Natural finishing stone)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 210 × 85 × 37 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 1369 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTexture: Soft, slightly coarse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePattern: White base with lotus (Renge) lines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassification: 30-cut size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Unused, flattened and ready for use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragrance: Subtle perfume-like aroma when wet (extremely rare trait)\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\u003eKitchen knives (Yanagiba, Deba, Gyuto, Usuba)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChisels (nomi) and plane blades (kanna)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRazors and general woodworking tools\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Shohonzan Renge Suita of exceptional character — combining soft, responsive sharpening performance with the rare sensory beauty of fragrance and renge patterning.\u003cbr\u003e\nA perfect harmony of Traditional Craft, Natural Stone, and One of a Kind artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DAIKUDOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44565984477226,"sku":null,"price":458.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/5787\/8570\/files\/il_fullxfull.7260553484_qxc4.jpg?v=1783943882","url":"https:\/\/daikudou.com\/products\/natural-whetstone-white-suita-1369g-made-in-japan-kyoto-shohonyama-4345201158","provider":"DAIKUDOU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}