Ohira Renge Suita Japanese Natural Whetstone

This exceptional Japanese whetstone was selected by us and imported directly from Japan, sealed with clear lacquer on sides & back, and thoroughly tested. Results are provided below.

Hardness: 4
Vintage Ohira renge suita. Ohira is a western, tanba area mine. This is a vintage, old mined Ohira Suita which demonstrates a firm base hardness and extremely grit rich properties. Ohira suita are widely known for their polishing ability along with Uchigumori but offering a more refined polish than Uchigumori in many cases. This is a fast cutting, inky stone which produces more swarf than stone mud, although it is not super hard. It has a silky, gliding feel and accepts heavier blades, locking them into the stones surface. And amazing razor pre finishing stone and perfect for final finishing of knives and tools. Kasumi polish is detailed with amazing depth of polish and huge contrast.