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The Classic "Chicken Heart" (Ji Xin) Balanced Pair | 39.0mm x 39.0mm | JX-701
The Classic "Chicken Heart" (Ji Xin) Balanced Pair | 39.0mm x 39.0mm | JX-701
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This listing is for the exact pair shown in the high-definition photos. Stock ID JX-701 is a meticulously matched, perfectly proportioned pair of classic "Chicken Heart" (Ji Xin) walnuts, ready for immediate shipping.
- Stock: 1 of 1 (Single Inventory)
- Variety: Classic Chicken Heart (Ji Xin)
- Dimensions: 39.0mm (Width) x 39.0mm (Depth)
[About the "Chicken Heart" Variety]
The Ji Xin, translating to "Chicken Heart," holds a prestigious place as one of the traditional "Four Famous Walnuts" in the Wenwan world. It is universally recognized for its towering, tall posture, stable base, and elegant lines that closely mimic the shape of a heart. Beyond its classic aesthetic, this variety is legendary for its rapid coloring potential. The shell possesses a unique density that eagerly absorbs natural oils, allowing dedicated collectors to achieve a brilliant, translucent red-agate patina far faster than almost any other variety.
[Characteristics of JX-701]
- Flawless 1:1 Footprint: Measuring exactly 39.0mm in width and 39.0mm in depth. Standard Chicken Heart varieties often lean towards being narrow or elongated. Achieving a flawless 1:1 symmetrical footprint gives these tall shells a surprisingly robust, grounded, and heavy presence in the palm, offering the perfect balance during rotation.
- Classic Mechanical Leverage: Featuring the traditional two-edge structure, this pair provides a deeply comforting, rhythmic, and familiar rolling sensation. The prominent edges act as natural tracks, guiding the walnuts smoothly past one another.
- Deep "Muscular" Texture: The surface displays cavernous valleys and thick, aggressive ridges. This rugged topography acts as excellent natural traction, offering profound deep-tissue acupressure massage while providing plenty of surface area to catch and hold a brilliant patina.
- Expert Care: Because the Chicken Heart variety is famous for its rapid patina development, maximizing its potential requires expert care. We highly recommend keeping them resting in a sealed bag between handling sessions for the first two weeks. This safely utilizes the natural oils to accelerate a brilliant, even oxidation and deep red color, yielding far better results than handling them with gloves.
[Specifications]
- Variety: Classic Chicken Heart (Ji Xin)
- Stock ID: JX-701
- Dimensions: 39.0mm (Width) x 39.0mm (Depth)
- Texture: Deep, muscular ridges structured around an elegantly tall, classic heart-shaped shell.
- Best For: Enthusiasts seeking a classic, fast-coloring heritage variety with a flawless 1:1 balanced footprint and a deeply comforting, smooth mechanical roll.
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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!
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Love that you have miniature walnuts for those of us who have small hands.
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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.
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I do wish they would post the weights of the pairs as well in the listings, but this is minor.
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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
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.