• The "Nanjiang Stone" (Nan Jiang Shi) Deep-Bellied Giant Pair | 40.0mm x 42.0mm | NJS-906 - ThePatinaProject
  • The "Nanjiang Stone" (Nan Jiang Shi) Deep-Bellied Giant Pair | 40.0mm x 42.0mm | NJS-906 - ThePatinaProject
  • The "Nanjiang Stone" (Nan Jiang Shi) Deep-Bellied Giant Pair | 40.0mm x 42.0mm | NJS-906 - ThePatinaProject
  • The "Nanjiang Stone" (Nan Jiang Shi) Deep-Bellied Giant Pair | 40.0mm x 42.0mm | NJS-906 - ThePatinaProject
  • The "Nanjiang Stone" (Nan Jiang Shi) Deep-Bellied Giant Pair | 40.0mm x 42.0mm | NJS-906 - ThePatinaProject
  • The "Nanjiang Stone" (Nan Jiang Shi) Deep-Bellied Giant Pair | 40.0mm x 42.0mm | NJS-906 - ThePatinaProject
  • The "Nanjiang Stone" (Nan Jiang Shi) Deep-Bellied Giant Pair | 40.0mm x 42.0mm | NJS-906 - ThePatinaProject
  • The "Nanjiang Stone" (Nan Jiang Shi) Deep-Bellied Giant Pair | 40.0mm x 42.0mm | NJS-906 - ThePatinaProject
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The "Nanjiang Stone" (Nan Jiang Shi) Deep-Bellied Giant Pair | 40.0mm x 42.0mm | NJS-906

The "Nanjiang Stone" (Nan Jiang Shi) Deep-Bellied Giant Pair | 40.0mm x 42.0mm | NJS-906

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This listing is for the exact pair shown in the high-definition photos. Stock ID NJS-906 is a meticulously matched, remarkably robust pair of "Nanjiang Stone" (Nan Jiang Shi) walnuts featuring a commanding, exceptionally deep-bellied giant profile. Ready for immediate shipping.

  • Stock: 1 of 1 (Single Inventory)
  • Variety: Nanjiang Stone (Nan Jiang Shi)
  • Dimensions: 40.0mm (Width) x 42.0mm (Depth)

[Variety Story: The "Nanjiang Stone"]

The Nan Jiang Shi, translating to "Nanjiang Stone," holds absolute legendary status as one of the traditional "Four Famous Walnuts" in the Wenwan world. It earns its name from its defining characteristic: an incredibly dense, bone-hard shell that feels literally like solid stone in the hand. Visually, it is recognized by its rugged, deeply pitted texture and its signature "cross-shaped" tip. Because the shell is so dense, the Nanjiang Stone is notoriously the slowest variety to color. It is considered the ultimate test of a collector's patience. However, those who dedicate themselves to the journey are rewarded with the most spectacular, glass-like, translucent agate finish achievable in the hobby.

[Characteristics of NJS-906]

  • Giant Width, Colossal Belly: Measuring a massive 40.0mm in width but an even deeper 42.0mm in depth. Reaching 40mm places this pair firmly in giant territory, but the 42mm depth means the belly is exceptionally round and protruding. This is a highly coveted geometric ratio for collectors who want their pieces to feel incredibly heavy and substantial. They will completely fill the palm, delivering a heavy-hitting, space-filling roll.
  • Bone-Hard "Stone" Texture: The surface displays the signature deep, rugged, and cavernous pitting of the variety. Combined with its extreme density, this aggressive topography acts as intense natural traction, delivering profound deep-tissue acupressure massage that rings with a distinct, crisp sound when the shells gently tap together.
  • Classic Signature Profile: This pair perfectly captures the essence of the Nanjiang Stone, featuring a rugged, broad-shouldered stance, a flat and stable base, and the iconic cross-shaped tips.
  • Expert Aging Tip: Because the Nanjiang Stone is incredibly dense and famously slow to color, early maintenance is critical. We strictly recommend resting them in a sealed bag between handling sessions for the first month. This expert technique traps natural hand oils and safely accelerates even oxidation, preventing the dense shell from drying out and yielding far better results than using gloves.

[Specifications]

  • Variety: Nanjiang Stone (Nan Jiang Shi)
  • Stock ID: NJS-906
  • Dimensions: 40.0mm (Width) x 42.0mm (Depth)
  • Texture: Deep, rugged, and cavernous ridges on an extremely dense, bone-hard shell.
  • Best For: Dedicated enthusiasts seeking a massive 40mm giant pair with a deeply plump 42mm belly, offering intense tactile feedback, a deeply satisfying heavyweight roll, and the ultimate rewarding challenge of a slow-aging "stone" shell.
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Kevers Moore

Amazing company! Everyone should buy their nuts from Zenwalnuts.com

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Anonymous

You are easy to work with and are great communication.

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Olivia

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!

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Robin

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

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Anthony

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.