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The "Blood Kirin" (Xue Qilin) – Thick Edge & Wild "Shredded" Texture | 43mm Collector’s Pair
The "Blood Kirin" (Xue Qilin) – Thick Edge & Wild "Shredded" Texture | 43mm Collector’s Pair
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💎 The "Exact Pair" Guarantee You are looking at the exact pair you will receive. We ensure that the specific grain, weight, and silhouette of Stock ID: XQL-101 are captured accurately in these photos.
- Stock: 1 of 1 (Single Inventory)
- Status: Available immediately
[The Lore: The Spirit of the Blood Kirin]
In Western myth, the unicorn is a symbol of purity; in the East, the Kirin (Qilin) is its fierce, powerful counterpart—a "Dragon-Horse" that appears only during the reign of a great leader. These walnuts are named for that power.
The Blood Kirin is not just a tool for mindfulness; it is a "living" artifact. Collectors in the East describe the grain as Sui Hua (Shredded Petals), a rugged, chaotic landscape of ridges that feels like holding a piece of ancient, weathered mountain in your palm.
But the true magic is in the "Blood" transformation. To a Western collector, think of this like a fine leather jacket or a raw denim heirloom. Through the simple act of "hand-rubbing," the organic oils from your skin interact with the wood’s deep tannins. Over time, the golden-tan surface "ripens," turning into a deep, translucent crimson—a color known as Ox-blood. It is a visual record of your time and discipline, turning a piece of nature into a polished gemstone.
[Why is this Pair Special?]
- Heavyweight Dimensions (43mm): Measuring 43mm x 38mm, this is a substantial "Full-Bodied" pair. It offers a powerful weight and a "full" feeling in the hand, making it a favorite for experienced collectors who prefer larger walnuts.
- Thick Edges & Broad Base: Notice the broad, sturdy shoulders and thick "side-ribs." This structural integrity ensures a resonant, "golden-stone" sound when the walnuts are rotated together.
- Elite Symmetry: Despite the wild and unpredictable nature of Kirin grain, pair XQL-101 features remarkable symmetry in height and width, providing a balanced and comfortable grip.
[Specifications]
- Variety: Blood Kirin (Xue Qilin)
- Stock ID: XQL-101
- Size: Approx. 43mm x 38mm
- Texture: Rugged, Deep-Suihua, Thick Edge.
- Best For: Collectors looking for a "Big Hand" pair with fast-coloring potential
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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.
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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!
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.