A beautiful white Suita whetstone from the Shohonyama region of Kyoto, Japan.
Medium-hard in feel, this stone provides a smooth sharpening response and produces a refined kasumi-style finish with a soft, controllable slurry.
Please note:
Due to the natural structure of this stone, a thin layer around the first 5 mm of use may show minor layer separation.
Once past that thin layer, the whetstone sharpens normally with no negative effect on performance.
Because of this natural characteristic, the price is set slightly lower than the typical market value.
Dimensions
Approx. 205 × 79 × 40 mm / 1575 g
Features
Origin: Shohonyama (Kyoto, Japan)
Type: White Suita
Hardness: Medium-hard
Lines: Some natural patterns resembling suji, but they do not affect sharpening
Condition: No cracks or chips
Character: Smooth sharpening feel with balanced cutting speed
Finish: Clear kasumi finish suitable for kitchen knives and chisels
Condition
No cracks or chips.
Natural patterns that look like suji are present, but they are superficial and do not affect sharpening.
Overall, the surface is clean, stable, and easy to work with.
Protection
Sides sealed with Ishisan water-based protective coating.
