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The Classic "Beijing Chicken Heart" (Ji Xin) Balanced Pair | 41.0mm x 41.0mm | BJJX-601

The Classic "Beijing Chicken Heart" (Ji Xin) Balanced Pair | 41.0mm x 41.0mm | BJJX-601

Regular price $138.00 USD
Regular price $168.00 USD Sale price $138.00 USD
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This listing is for the exact pair shown in the high-definition photos. Stock ID BJJX-601 is a carefully matched pair of classic "Beijing Chicken Heart" (Ji Xin) walnuts, ready for immediate shipping.

  • Stock: 1 of 1 (Single Inventory)
  • Variety: Beijing Chicken Heart (Ji Xin)
  • Dimensions: 41.0mm (Width) x 41.0mm (Depth)

[About the "Beijing Chicken Heart" Variety]

The Ji Xin, translating to "Chicken Heart," holds a prestigious place as one of the oldest and most historically significant varieties in the Wenwan collecting world. Originating from the Beijing region, it earns its name from its elegant, teardrop-like silhouette, featuring rounded bellies that taper dramatically upward into a highly prominent, towering tip. It is celebrated for its classic, refined aesthetic and the distinct, mechanical leverage provided by its pointed tip during rotation, making it a timeless favorite among traditional collectors.


[Characteristics of BJJX-601]

  • Balanced 1:1 Proportion: Measuring exactly 41.0mm in width and 41.0mm in depth. This beautiful 1:1 footprint symmetry ensures the walnuts sit perfectly balanced in the hand, providing a remarkably smooth and effortless roll around the base.
  • Prominent "Heart" Silhouette: True to its name, this pair features the signature tall, sweeping taper and towering tips of the classic Ji Xin variety.
  • Distinct Leverage: The prominent tips act as highly effective focal points. When manipulated, these tips provide excellent leverage, allowing the walnuts to interlock and deliver a deeply satisfying, mechanical tactile feedback and targeted acupressure.
  • Deep Texture: The surface displays deep, rugged ridges that provide a highly secure, non-slip grip.
  • Daily Use: The substantial 41mm footprint paired with the tall vertical geometry makes this a beautifully proportioned, full-sized everyday carry (EDC) pair. It is an excellent choice for collectors seeking a historically significant shape, even symmetry, and pronounced tactile leverage.

[Specifications]

  • Variety: Beijing Chicken Heart (Ji Xin)
  • Stock ID: BJJX-601
  • Dimensions: 41.0mm (Width) x 41.0mm (Depth)
  • Texture: Deep, rugged ridges on a tall, prominent-tipped "heart" shell.
  • Best For: Enthusiasts seeking a historically classic pair with an elegant teardrop silhouette, perfect 1:1 footprint symmetry, and distinct mechanical leverage.
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Kevers Moore

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Anonymous

You are easy to work with and are great communication.

Incredible service, I ordered a pair that sadly could not be shipped on account of a website error. Normally that would be a red flag; in this case however, an agent reached out to me immediately, allowed me to pick out an even higher quality pair and included some very thoughtful gifts. I’m extremely satisfied with my purchase and what started out as a mistake will have me returning here first whenever I want to expand my collection.

Class acts!

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Michael Gleesing

I ordered my Wenwans about 13 days ago. After contacting this company about a shipping issue they were able to solve it immediately as well as to rush the order. Literally just got mine today and they are absolutely gorgeous and very large! My Pair# is DGM-901. These are my very first high grades ones. Bought some crappy amazon ones for like 6 bucks to practice. I cannot wait to start my journey with these. I highly recommend this company for their outstanding customer service and quality control!

Thank you!

This company is Stellar. I’ve enjoyed the products I’ve Boughten for myself and gifts Ives given.

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Lori Coulson

Love that you have miniature walnuts for those of us who have small hands.

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Anonymous

Great work! Keep it up

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Chadwick Johnston

Really like your site. Love being able to choose the exact walnuts that I'm ordering.

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Chadwick Johnston

These guys a great. Walnuts are high quality, and what you see is what you get, no random pairs that you may not like.
I've got 5 pairs off of them so far, and none have any flaws: no yellowing, pin holes, worm marks or cracks.
I'm not an expert, but I can't detect any dyes or processing on the nuts I have received.
They get back to you quickly if you have questions or issues.

Shipping is a couple weeks to canada since its off shore orgin. No big deal.

I do wish they would post the weights of the pairs as well in the listings, but this is minor.

I consider Zenwalnut to be the best north american walnut vendor hands down.

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DAN CHONG

Good

The box it came with is great and well made. The walnuts are out of this world. I don’t know how you find a three ridge mutation (Spartan motif) with such a good pairing. Even the basins complement each other, one elavated and the other depressed so they fit together. I highly recommend this seller if you want a reliable place where you can find rare, high quality walnuts. What you see in the pictures and videos is what you get. These are my second pair from zenwalnuts and I love both of them, thank you

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Justin Lehner

The first pair I bought was a pair of minis, Packaging was amazing! Display case, and brushes were all under $100. I've been using them for just over a week. Excellent quality, I have dropped them once on accident of course over concrete while outside on the patio. I was quite concerned, I gave them a look over and no cracks, chips, or scratches were found. I am now looking into higher valued pairs. I will be buying other pairs for birthday gifts and collections. I posted them on FB and will continue to keep updates of the transformation every so often.