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The "Wild Bison Owl" (Ye Niu Mao Tou Ying) Investment-Grade Three-Ribbed Masterpiece | 38.0mm x 38.0mm | YNSN-1301E
The "Wild Bison Owl" (Ye Niu Mao Tou Ying) Investment-Grade Three-Ribbed Masterpiece | 38.0mm x 38.0mm | YNSN-1301E
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This listing is for the exact pair shown in the high-definition photos. Stock ID YNSN-1301E is an absolute museum-tier, investment-grade matched pair of "Wild Bison Owl" (Ye Niu Mao Tou Ying) Three-Ribbed (San Leng Ben) walnuts. Featuring the highly coveted 38x38mm perfect 1:1 spherical footprint paired with an incredibly rare "Mercedes-Benz" triangular symmetry, this collector's holy grail is ready for immediate shipping.
- Stock: 1 of 1 (Single Inventory / Investment Grade)
- Variety: Wild Bison Owl (Ye Niu Mao Tou Ying)
- Structure: Three-Ribbed Mutation (San Leng Ben)
- Dimensions: 38.0mm (Width) x 38.0mm (Depth)
[About the "Wild Bison Owl" Lineage]
The Wild Bison Owl is a legendary, top-tier lineage highly revered in elite Wenwan circles. It earned its evocative name from its ferocious and uniquely aggressive architectural profile. When viewed from the front, the prominent, alert apex and deeply hollowed, dramatic pockets closely resemble the sharp, focused eyes of an owl. However, unlike standard variants, the "Wild Bison" designation highlights its incredibly thick, muscular, and unyielding bone texture—reminiscent of a bison's rugged armor. Built with exceptional shell density and immensely thick internal walls, this variety is globally celebrated for its crisp, metallic clack and deep-tissue acupressure.
[The Elite "San Leng Ben" Three-Ribbed Mutation]
While standard walnuts grow natively with only two ribs, a rare genetic miracle yields the San Leng Ben—or Three-Ribbed mutation. Highly prized for its resemblance to the iconic Mercedes-Benz three-pointed star emblem when viewed from the base, this structural marvel splits the walnut into three perfectly balanced chambers. Finding a single 3-ribbed shell with accurate bone alignment is incredibly rare; matching a pair with identical, razor-sharp triangular symmetry and consistent texturing is an extraordinary feat of master grading, making this pair a true museum piece.
[Characteristics of YNSN-1301E]
- The Golden 1:1 EDC Geometry: Measuring exactly 38.0mm in width and 38.0mm in depth. This perfect 1:1 geometric ratio is the ultimate sweet spot for collectors. The 38mm scale makes them the ultimate everyday carry (EDC)—sliding effortlessly into any pocket, yet providing a delightfully substantial, full-volumed rolling experience that flows past the fingers with frictionless fluidity.
- Aggressive "Bison Armor" Topography: The surface is heavily sculpted with thick, deeply excavated, and interlocking ridges. Because it is a three-ribbed specimen, you get three complete faces of the striking "Owl Eye" pattern, offering magnificent visual depth and superior non-slip traction.
- Resonant Iron-Stone Acoustics: True to its premium pedigree, the bone density of this pair is outstanding. During rotation, they produce a high-pitched, clear, glass-like chime that signals immense oil content and exceptional natural maturity.
- Expert Aging Tip: Because the "Wild Bison Owl" texture features incredibly deep, cavernous valleys and high-density shells, we strictly recommend resting them in a sealed bag between handling sessions for the first month. This expert technique safely traps natural hand oils to accelerate an even, brilliant oxidation across all three chambers, yielding a vibrant, translucent red-jade patina far more effectively than using gloves.
[Specifications]
- Variety: Wild Bison Owl (Ye Niu Mao Tou Ying)
- Structure: Three-Ribbed Mutation (San Leng Ben / Mercedes Symmetry)
- Stock ID: YNSN-1301E
- Dimensions: 38.0mm (Width) x 38.0mm (Depth)
- Texture: Heavy, muscular, and deeply cavernous "Owl Face" valleys bound by three razor-sharp vertical ribs.
- Best For: Advanced connoisseurs demanding a museum-matched 38mm perfect 1:1 EDC fiduciary piece, offering intense acupressure feedback and elite genetic rarity.
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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!
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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.