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The "Dragon Gall" (Long Dan) Pair | 35.0mm x 34.0mm | LD-001

The "Dragon Gall" (Long Dan) Pair | 35.0mm x 34.0mm | LD-001

Regular price $58.00 USD
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💎 The "Exact Pair" Guarantee You are looking at the exact pair you will receive. We ensure that the rugged, knotty texture, the highly ergonomic stout silhouette, and the intense tactile presence of Stock ID: LD-001 are captured accurately in these photos.

  • Stock: 1 of 1 (Single Inventory)
  • Status: Available immediately
  • Variety: Dragon Gall (Long Dan )
  • Dimensions: 35.0mm (Width) x 34.0mm (Height)

[The Lore: The Rugged Intensity of the "Dragon Gall"]

In the realm of Wenwan, the "Long Dan" (龙胆)—translating literally to "Dragon Gall"—is a variety famous for its uniquely aggressive and untamed aesthetic. It earns this mythical name from its incredibly coarse, bumpy, and deeply pitted surface that visually mimics the gnarled, impenetrable scales of a legendary dragon.

Playing with a pair of "Long Dan" walnuts is a high-intensity tactile experience. Unlike varieties with smooth or uniform lines, the Long Dan features thick, knobby, and disconnected ridges. This wild topography provides an exceptional, high-friction grip and delivers a rigorous, deep-tissue massage to the hand's acupoints. It is highly sought after by collectors who crave intense sensory feedback and a truly rugged, ancient look.


[Why the LD-001 is a Premium Pick]

  • Comfortable "Dwarf" Proportions: Sizing in at 35.0mm in width and 34.0mm in height, this pair boasts a classic, slightly squat (Aizhuang) build. This 35mm size is the ultimate "sweet spot" for Everyday Carry (EDC)—compact enough to roll effortlessly and silently in the palm, yet substantial enough to fully appreciate the intense texture.
  • Knobby "Dragon Scale" Relief: The surface of LD-001 is packed with the signature thick, protruding knots and deep valleys that define a true Long Dan. This unyielding texture ensures maximum non-slip grip and provides a deeply satisfying massage during rotation.
  • Solid Bone Density: Hand-selected for its dense, mature timber. Because of its deep pits, a high-quality Long Dan requires superior shell density to ensure durability. Striking these together produces a crisp, stone-like "clink."
  • Rapid Patina Potential: With dedicated daily brushing to reach into the deep valleys, this exceptionally textured shell will reward you by rapidly absorbing natural oils, transforming into a breathtaking, highly translucent dark-red patina.

[Specifications]

  • Variety: Dragon Gall (Long Dan )
  • Stock ID: LD-001
  • Dimensions: 34.0mm (Height) x 35.0mm (Width)
  • Texture: Wild, knobby, and deeply pitted "dragon scale" ridges.
  • Best For: Collectors looking for an incredibly textured, highly stimulating EDC pair that provides rigorous tactile feedback and an aggressive, ancient aesthetic.
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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.

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!

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

Good

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.