Collection: The Starters
THE STARTERS · BEGIN HERE
Begin Your
Patina Journey.
Carefully matched Scholar Walnuts, hand-selected and base-prepped before shipping. Start with a clean natural surface and let time, brushing and your hands shape everything that follows.
Explore The Starters ↓
A cleaner start. Not a shortcut.
We prepare the surface.
Your hands, brushing and time create the patina.
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Every Starter pair is base-prepped by hand.
Cleaner grooves, easier early care,
and one more quality check before shipping.
BEGINNER WELCOME SET
Everything You Need to Begin.
Selected Starter orders include practical care essentials and beginner-friendly extras to help you brush, handle and store your first pair from day one.
STARTER EXPERIENCE
Pair + Prep + Care
Ready for the journey ahead
Selected for beginners.
Prepared with the same care we give our collector-grade walnuts.
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The "Ancient Millstone" (Mo Pan) Choice Miniature Scholar Walnuts | 39.0mm x 38.0mm | Compact Finger-Twirling Format | MP-1106
Regular price $88.00 USDRegular price$108.00 USDSale price $88.00 USDSale -
The "Gecko x Arhat Head" (Bi Hu x Luo Han Tou) Hybrid Pair | 41.0mm x 38.0mm | BHLHT-701
Regular price $58.00 USDRegular price$78.00 USDSale price $58.00 USDSale -
The "Millstone" (Mo Pan) Pair | 39.0mm x 32.0mm | MP-402
Regular price $68.00 USDRegular price$88.00 USDSale price $68.00 USDSale -
The Symmetrical "Wheat Ear" Tiger Head Pocket Masterpiece | 38.0mm x 36.0mm | MSHT-1407
Regular price $58.00 USDRegular price$78.00 USDSale price $58.00 USDSale -
"Dagu Stone" Dagu Shi DGS-1601 Tall-Profile Wenwan Walnuts Pair | 39.0mm x 45.0mm | DGS-1601
Regular price $78.00 USDRegular price$98.00 USDSale price $78.00 USDSold out -
The Mythical "Nu Wa Stone" (Nu Wa Shi) Compact EDC Pair | 36.0mm x 34.0mm | NWS-706
Regular price $78.00 USDRegular price$98.00 USDSale price $78.00 USDSale -
"Nanjiangshi Lionhead" Nanjiangshi NJS-1110 Low-Profile Wenwan Walnuts Pair | 39.0mm x 38.0mm | NJS-1110
Regular price $58.00 USDRegular price$78.00 USDSale price $58.00 USDSale -
"Beijing Xiayun Ridge" Beijing Xiayunling XYL-SY1A2 Classic Wenwan Walnuts Pair | 32.0mm x 32.0mm | XYL-SY1A2
Regular price $68.00 USDRegular price$88.00 USDSale price $68.00 USDSale -
Pinggu Yuanbao (Gold Ingot) Scholar Walnuts Pair | 34.0mm x 37.0mm | Stock ID: PGYB-1104
Regular price $58.00 USDRegular price$78.00 USDSale price $58.00 USDSale -
Sizuolou Lion Head (Si Zuo Lou) Scholar Walnuts Pair | 43.0mm x 40.0mm | Stock ID: SZL-1110
Regular price $58.00 USDRegular price$78.00 USDSale price $58.00 USDSold out -
"Little Pumpkin Pier" Xiao Nanguadun Wenwan Walnuts (Pair) | 39.0mm x 39.0mm | Stock ID: NGD-1106
Regular price $88.00 USDRegular price$108.00 USDSale price $88.00 USDSale -
The "Chicken Heart" (Ji Xin) Pair | 41.0mm x 41.0mm | JX-513
Regular price $88.00 USDRegular price$98.00 USDSale price $88.00 USDSale -
Ye Niu (Wild Bison) Scholar Walnuts Pair | 38.0mm x 39.0mm | Stock ID: YN-1405
Regular price $78.00 USDRegular price$98.00 USDSale price $78.00 USDSale -
"Meteorite Sycee Ingot" Yuanshi Yuanbao YSYB-SY1D5 Low-Profile Wenwan Walnuts Pair | 35.0mm x 35.0mm | YSYB-SY1D5
Regular price $88.00 USDRegular price$108.00 USDSale price $88.00 USDSale -
The "Heart-Profile Concave Base" (Tao Xin Ao Di) Full-Sky Star Variant | 41.0mm x 37.0mm | TXADMTX-1001
Regular price $78.00 USDRegular price$98.00 USDSale price $78.00 USDSale -
"Rain Flower Stone" Yuhuashi YHS-1106 Low-Profile Wenwan Walnuts Pair | 34.0mm x 34.0mm | YHS-1106
Regular price $78.00 USDRegular price$98.00 USDSale price $78.00 USDSold out
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Care Tools
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Wenwan Walnut Deep Cleaning & Maintenance Tool Set | Dual-Head Precision Hook & 10-Piece Stainless Steel Wire Filament Pack
Regular price $9.90 USDRegular price$12.90 USDSale price $9.90 USDSale -
Mini Bench Vise for Wenwan Walnut Carving & Modification | Premium Aluminum Alloy Hobby Clamp with 4 Soft Rubber Protective Pins | Compact Desktop Carving Station (11-50mm Clamping Range)
Regular price $19.90 USDRegular price$29.90 USDSale price $19.90 USDSale -
Premium 3-Compartment Leather-Finish Wenwan Walnut Display & Storage Box — 6.18" x 4.37" x 3.11"
Regular price $23.90 USDRegular price -
Premium 12-Compartment Wenwan Walnut Collection Storage Box | Wooden Display Case for Scholar Walnuts & Patina Treasures | [US Domestic Shipping Only]
Regular price $68.80 USDRegular price$79.90 USDSale price $68.80 USDSale
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