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The "Nine Dragons Valley" (Jiu Long Yu) Pair | 39.0mm x 39.0mm | JLY-702
The "Nine Dragons Valley" (Jiu Long Yu) Pair | 39.0mm x 39.0mm | JLY-702
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This listing is for the exact pair shown in the high-definition photos. Stock ID JLY-702 is a meticulously matched, boutique-grade pair of "Nine Dragons Valley" (Jiu Long Yu) walnuts, ready for immediate shipping.
- Stock: 1 of 1 (Single Inventory)
- Variety: Nine Dragons Valley (Jiu Long Yu)
- Classification: Boutique Grade (Jing Pin) / Premium Match (Jing Pei)
- Dimensions: 39.0mm (Width) x 39.0mm (Depth)
[About the "Nine Dragons Valley" Variety]
The Jiu Long Yu, beautifully translating to "Nine Dragons Valley," is a highly sought-after wild variety famous for its intensely rugged and chaotic surface. It earns its legendary name from its deep, twisting, and highly complex ridge patterns that resemble a tangle of mythical dragons resting in a deep valley. Paired with an incredibly dense, rock-hard shell, this variety provides profound acupressure stimulation and rewards dedicated handling with a breathtaking, glass-like patina over time.
[Characteristics of JLY-702]
- Boutique 1:1 Proportion: Measuring exactly 39.0mm in width and 39.0mm in depth, this pair boasts a flawless, perfectly balanced 1:1 footprint. This elite symmetry provides a remarkably solid, stable, and highly satisfying roll in the palm, elevating the handling experience.
- Wild "Dragon" Texture: The surface displays the signature deep valleys and aggressive, twisting ridges of the Jiu Long Yu variety. This fierce texture ensures a highly engaging, non-slip grip that delivers intense deep-tissue massage during rotation.
- Premium Match (Jing Pei): Matching the inherently chaotic and wild growth patterns of the Jiu Long Yu is notoriously difficult. This pair has been meticulously hand-selected to ensure their rugged silhouettes, perfect 39mm sizing, and complex surface textures mirror each other beautifully for a highly uniform feel.
- Daily Use: At 39mm, this is an incredibly versatile and substantial everyday carry (EDC) size. It is the ultimate choice for the discerning collector seeking a perfectly balanced pair with a fierce, untamed texture and elite symmetry.
[Specifications]
- Variety: Nine Dragons Valley (Jiu Long Yu)
- Stock ID: JLY-702
- Classification: Boutique Grade (Jing Pin) / Premium Match (Jing Pei)
- Dimensions: 39.0mm (Width) x 39.0mm (Depth)
- Texture: Deep, twisting, and intensely rugged ridges on a perfectly balanced shell.
- Best For: Enthusiasts seeking a flawless 1:1 balanced 39mm pair with wild, aggressive texture, elite symmetry, and intense tactile feedback.
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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!
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.
Love that you have miniature walnuts for those of us who have small hands.
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.
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.