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The "Wild Plain Hidden Tip" (Ye Su Men Jian) Lion Head Pair | 38.0mm x 36.0mm | YSMJ-002

The "Wild Plain Hidden Tip" (Ye Su Men Jian) Lion Head Pair | 38.0mm x 36.0mm | YSMJ-002

Regular price $58.00 USD
Regular price $78.00 USD Sale 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 beautifully balanced stout silhouette, the elegant natural texture, and the highly coveted "hidden tips" of Stock ID: YSMJ-002 are captured accurately in these photos.

  • Stock: 1 of 1 (Single Inventory)
  • Status: Available immediately
  • Variety: Ye Su Men Jian Lion Head 
  • Dimensions: 38.0mm (Width) x 36.0mm (Height)

[The Lore: The Rustic Elegance of the "Ye Su Men Jian"]

In the Wenwan community, the "Ye Su"  designation refers to a walnut that embodies a wild (Ye) yet plain and elegant (Su) aesthetic. Instead of overly chaotic or aggressive ridges, this variety presents a clean, natural, and unpretentious beauty that stays incredibly true to the classic Lion Head lineage.

The crowning feature of this variety is the "Men Jian"  - the Hidden Tip. Unlike standard walnuts that feature a pronounced, sharp point at the top, a "Men Jian" walnut has a tip that is naturally tucked in or flattened. For collectors who play with their walnuts daily, this is the ultimate prize: the absence of a sharp tip means the walnuts will never prick your hands. It provides an incredibly smooth, seamless, and frictionless rotation that feels akin to rolling polished jade in the palm.


[Why the YSMJ-002 is a Premium Pick]

  • Exceptional "Dwarf" Proportions: Sizing in at 38.0mm in width and 36.0mm in height, this pair hits a highly desirable, perfectly balanced "Aizhuang" (squat) ratio. The 38mm girth is the "sweet spot" for most collectors—substantial enough to feel grounded in the hand, but nimble enough for long, effortless rotation without hand fatigue.
  • Ultimate "Hidden Tip" Comfort: True to the "Men Jian" standard, the tops of these walnuts are beautifully rounded and tucked. This guarantees the most comfortable, ergonomic hand-feel possible during your relaxing daily sessions.
  • Rustic "Ye Su" Relief: The surface of YSMJ-002 features a clean, well-defined, and evenly distributed network of ridges. This unadorned, classic texture provides a soothing, medium-intensity massage without any harsh edges or sharp peaks.
  • Elite Timber & Patina Potential: Hand-selected for its dense, mature timber. With regular play and dedicated brushing, this elegant shell will rapidly absorb natural oils, transforming into a breathtaking, highly translucent dark-red patina.

[Specifications]

  • Variety: Ye Su Men Jian Lion Head 
  • Stock ID: YSMJ-002
  • Dimensions: 36.0mm (Height) x 38.0mm (Width)
  • Texture: Clean, elegant, and natural Lion Head ridges with a perfectly balanced stout profile and ultra-comfortable hidden tips.
  • Best For: Collectors who prioritize ultimate comfort, smooth rotation, and a highly ergonomic 38mm size with an unpretentious, classic elegance.
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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.