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The Rare NJS "Tian Can Jiao" (Asymmetric Base) Balanced Pair | 39.0mm x 39.0mm | NJS-604
The Rare NJS "Tian Can Jiao" (Asymmetric Base) Balanced Pair | 39.0mm x 39.0mm | NJS-604
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This listing is for the exact pair shown in the high-definition photos. Stock ID NJS-604 is a meticulously matched, highly collectible pair of Classic NJS (Nan Jiang Shi) walnuts featuring the rare "Tian Can Jiao" mutation, ready for immediate shipping.
- Stock: 1 of 1 (Single Inventory)
- Variety: Classic NJS (Nan Jiang Shi) with "Tian Can Jiao" Mutation
- Dimensions: 39.0mm (Width) x 39.0mm (Depth)
[About the NJS "Tian Can Jiao" Variety]
This pair represents a spectacular collision of legendary density and rare natural mutation. Counted among the "Four Famous Walnuts," the NJS variety is the heavyweight champion of the Wenwan world, revered for its incredibly dense, rock-hard shell and rugged texture. To aid the coloring process on these notoriously dense shells, they should be kept in a sealed bag when not in use for the first two weeks, rather than handled with gloves.
What elevates this specific pair into the realm of extreme rarity is the "Tian Can Jiao" trait—poetically translating to the "Heavenly Asymmetric Base." Instead of a standard flat bottom, the base forms a distinct, naturally uneven or "stepped" crescent shape. This rare structural anomaly breaks from base symmetry to offer a highly unique visual character and provides a distinct, locked-in mechanical leverage during rotation that standard bases simply cannot achieve.
[Characteristics of NJS-604]
- Flawless 1:1 Footprint: Measuring exactly 39.0mm in width and 39.0mm in depth. While the bases are naturally asymmetric, the overall footprint boasts perfect 1:1 symmetry. This rare combination ensures the walnuts sit harmoniously in the hand while delivering the unique handling of the mutated base.
- Rare Asymmetric Base (Tian Can Jiao): The distinct, naturally occurring "stepped" base acts as a mechanical lock against the fingers. It delivers an incredibly engaging, rhythmic, and heavy-hitting tactile feedback as the uneven bases roll past one another.
- Substantial NJS Scale: The 39mm width combined with the legendary density of the NJS variety ensures these walnuts feel remarkably heavy, dominant, and grounded in the palm.
- Rugged Texture: The surface displays the deep, cavernous valleys and jagged, unpredictable ridges that define authentic NJS shells, providing intense deep-tissue acupressure massage during rotation.
[Specifications]
- Variety: Classic NJS (Nan Jiang Shi) with "Tian Can Jiao" Mutation
- Stock ID: NJS-604
- Dimensions: 39.0mm (Width) x 39.0mm (Depth)
- Texture: Deep, rugged NJS ridges paired with a highly distinct, naturally asymmetric "stepped" base.
- Best For: Collectors seeking a substantial, perfectly proportioned 39mm EDC pair that features intense density, the rare "Tian Can Jiao" leverage, and the legendary glass-like patina potential of the NJS.