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The Classic "Chicken Heart" (Ji Xin) Giant Balanced Pair | 42.0mm x 41.0mm | JX-702
The Classic "Chicken Heart" (Ji Xin) Giant Balanced Pair | 42.0mm x 41.0mm | JX-702
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This listing is for the exact pair shown in the high-definition photos. Stock ID JX-702 is a remarkably massive, meticulously matched 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: 42.0mm (Width) x 41.0mm (Depth)
[About the "Chicken Heart" Variety]
The Ji Xin, or "Chicken Heart," is one of the most storied lineages in Wenwan history, earning its spot as one of the traditional "Four Famous Walnuts." It is celebrated for its towering, high-shoulder posture and elegant, heart-shaped silhouette. Beyond its stately appearance, this variety is legendary for its rapid coloring potential. The shell possesses a unique density that eagerly absorbs natural hand oils, allowing dedicated collectors to achieve a brilliant, translucent red-agate finish significantly faster than most other varieties.
[Characteristics of JX-702]
- Giant Balanced Scale: Measuring a commanding 42.0mm in width and 41.0mm in depth. Reaching the 42mm threshold places this pair firmly in the giant category. While standard Chicken Hearts are often narrow or thin, this pair boasts a robust, hand-filling volume that delivers a profound physical presence.
- Classic Mechanical Leverage: Featuring the traditional two-edge structure, this pair provides a deeply comforting and rhythmic rolling sensation. The prominent edges act as natural tracks, guiding the giant shells smoothly past one another with exceptional control.
- Deep "Muscular" Texture: The surface displays thick, aggressive ridges and cavernous valleys. This rugged topography offers profound deep-tissue acupressure massage while providing a massive surface area to catch and hold a brilliant patina.
- Expert Aging Tip: To maximize the fast-coloring heritage of this pair, we highly recommend resting them in a sealed bag between handling sessions for the first two weeks. This expert technique safely utilizes your natural hand oils to accelerate even oxidation, yielding a much more vibrant and consistent red color than using gloves.
[Specifications]
- Variety: Classic Chicken Heart (Ji Xin)
- Stock ID: JX-702
- Dimensions: 42.0mm (Width) x 41.0mm (Depth)
- Texture: Deep, muscular ridges structured around an elegantly tall, giant heart-shaped shell.
- Best For: Enthusiasts seeking a massive 42mm giant pair from a fast-coloring heritage lineage, offering a heavy hand feel and a smooth, classic 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.
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.
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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.