Natural Whetstone White Suita Suminagashi 1637g | Made in Japan, Kyoto, Shohonyama

White Suita Suminagashi – 1,637g

Approx. 220 × 85 × 36 mm

An authentic Japanese natural finishing stone (Awasedo) from Kyoto's highly regarded Shōhonyama region. White Suita stones are highly appreciated for their attractive natural appearance, rich slurry production, and refined sharpening characteristics.

This exceptional specimen displays beautiful Golden Suminagashi patterns flowing across a soft-white Suita base. Stones exhibiting such distinctive natural patterning are highly valued among enthusiasts and collectors for their unique visual character and aesthetic appeal.

Featuring a soft-to-medium hardness, this stone generates rich slurry effortlessly and provides exceptionally smooth sharpening feedback. Its forgiving nature allows for excellent edge refinement while producing elegant Kasumi finishes on a wide range of blades.

With its generous dimensions, substantial 1,637 g weight, and striking natural appearance, this specimen offers an excellent balance of practical usability, visual beauty, and collector appeal.

Specifications & Features

• Origin: Shōhonyama, Kyoto, Japan
• Type: White Suita Natural Finishing Stone (Awasedo) with Golden Suminagashi Patterns
• Grade: Vintage Stock / Unused
• Dimensions: Approx. 220 × 85 × 36 mm
• Weight: 1,637 g
• Hardness: Soft to Medium
• Condition: Unused (New Old Stock)
• Protection: Sides and back sealed with Ishisan (water-based protective coating)
• Additional Features: Distinctive Golden Suminagashi patterning, rich Slurry Generation, wide sharpening surface, smooth Sharpening Feedback, attractive natural appearance

Performance & Application

• Rich and creamy Slurry Generation with minimal effort
• Smooth and velvety Sharpening Feedback throughout use
• Excellent for producing refined Kasumi Finish results
• Delivers highly sharp and controlled cutting edges
• User-friendly sharpening characteristics suitable for a wide range of experience levels
• Stable sharpening platform thanks to its generous dimensions and substantial weight
• Well suited for finishing high-quality carbon steel blades

Recommended For

• Kitchen Knives
• Carpentry Tools
• Japanese Chisels
• Kanna Blades
• Collectors

Collector's Note

Shōhonyama White Suita stones displaying attractive Golden Suminagashi patterning are increasingly sought after within the Japanese natural stone community.
Unused examples with large dimensions and strong aesthetic characteristics have become progressively more difficult to source. Stones that successfully combine visual appeal, practical sharpening performance, and substantial size are especially valued.

This specimen offers an appealing balance of beauty, functionality, and long-term collectibility. Its impressive dimensions, attractive Golden Suminagashi patterning, and unused condition make it suitable both as a Professional Grade sharpening stone and as a distinguished addition to a serious Japanese natural stone collection.

Authentic Kyoto Shōhonyama White Suita featuring beautiful natural Golden Suminagashi patterns.
Unused Vintage Stock specimen offering rich slurry generation, smooth feedback, and excellent Kasumi finishing capability.
Substantial 1,637 g stone with generous dimensions, protective Ishisan sealing, and strong visual collector appeal.
A Collector Grade Japanese natural whetstone combining elegant aesthetics, enjoyable sharpening performance, and enduring rarity.