Atagoyama Suita Renge Hand Sawn Japanese Natural Whetstone

Selected by us and imported directly from Japan, this Japanese whetstone has been sealed on the sides and back with clear lacquer for protection and extensively tested to assess its performance. Complete details of our testing results are provided below.

Hardness: 3.6
Medium hardness vintage Atagoyama Suita Renge. Super creamy and easy to use stone with luxury feel. Perfect for all blades including Razors, knives and tools. great size for koppa and nice clean surface with tradional orange and beige base color and beautiful and vivid Renge. very uniform and creamy feedback, a pleasure to use. for razors, it is best suited as a pre finishing stone. water only laps show it's cutting speed with visible black swarf and a hint of slurry kicked up with heavier pressure. capable of finishing with proper technique and time. Amazing for knives and tools! Perfect for polishing with its moderate self slurry and fast cutting speed. Edges are a stunning combo of tooth vs refinement.