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The "Millstone" Natural Mutation Base Pair | 39.0mm x 40.0mm | MP-512

The "Millstone" Natural Mutation Base Pair | 39.0mm x 40.0mm | MP-512

Regular price $78.00 USD
Regular price $98.00 USD Sale price $78.00 USD
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This listing is for the exact pair shown in the high-definition photos. Stock ID MP-512 is a meticulously matched paired set of Millstone walnuts featuring a Natural Mutation Base (Mo Pan Tian Can Jiao), ready for immediate shipping.

  • Stock: 1 of 1 (Single Inventory)
  • Variety: Millstone Natural Mutation Base (Mo Pan Tian Can Jiao)
  • Dimensions: 39.0mm (Width) x 40.0mm (Depth)

[About the "Mo Pan Tian Can Jiao" Variety]

This extraordinary pair combines two highly sought-after characteristics in the Wenwan world.

  • "Mo Pan" (Millstone): Named for its resemblance to an ancient stone mill, this variety is famous for its dramatically squatted, flattened top and wide, comfortable shoulders. It is widely considered one of the most ergonomic and relaxing varieties to roll in the hand.
  • "Tian Can Jiao" (Natural Mutation Base): While the top of this walnut is a classic, comfortable Millstone, the base features a highly prized wild mutation. The bottom has naturally grown with an irregular, dramatic hollowing. This "wabi-sabi" wild aesthetic perfectly contrasts the smooth handling of the top, celebrated for its raw, uncultivated beauty.

[Characteristics of MP-512]

  • Ultra-Full "Millstone" Profile: Measuring 39.0mm in width and an exceptionally full 40.0mm in depth. Because the depth actually exceeds the width, this pair features a remarkably round, bursting belly. Combined with the flattened Millstone top, it provides an incredibly full, heavy, and comfortable grip.
  • The "Wild Base" Match: Finding the "Tian Can Jiao" mutation on a classic Millstone is a rarity. Finding two that mirror each other's wild, hollowed-out base structures to form a uniform pair is exceptionally difficult. This pair captures that perfect balance of symmetry and wild nature.
  • Comfortable Texture: The surface displays the smooth, flowing, and continuous ridges classic to the Mo Pan variety. This ensures a frictionless, deeply relaxing roll that is gentle on the hands during long handling sessions.
  • Daily Use: This is an outstanding choice for users who appreciate the raw beauty of nature but still want maximum comfort. The 39x40mm size is highly ergonomic, making it a uniquely conversational and deeply satisfying piece for your everyday rotation.

[Specifications]

  • Variety: Millstone Natural Mutation Base (Mo Pan Tian Can Jiao)
  • Stock ID: MP-512
  • Dimensions: 39.0mm (Width) x 40.0mm (Depth)
  • Texture: Flowing, comfortable ridges with a flattened top, contrasting with a wild, naturally mutated hollowed base.
  • Best For: Enthusiasts seeking maximum rolling comfort combined with the raw, wabi-sabi aesthetics of a wild base mutation in a very full-bellied 39mm size.
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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.