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The "Blood Qilin" (Xue Qi Lin) Deep-Bellied Armored Pair | 39.0mm x 40.0mm | XQL-803
The "Blood Qilin" (Xue Qi Lin) Deep-Bellied Armored Pair | 39.0mm x 40.0mm | XQL-803
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This listing is for the exact pair shown in the high-definition photos. Stock ID XQL-803 is a meticulously matched, fiercely textured pair of "Blood Qilin" (Xue Qi Lin) walnuts featuring a commanding, remarkably plump deep-bellied profile. Ready for immediate shipping.
- Stock: 1 of 1 (Single Inventory)
- Variety: Blood Qilin (Xue Qi Lin)
- Dimensions: 39.0mm (Width) x 40.0mm (Depth)
[About the "Blood Qilin" Variety]
The Xue Qi Lin, powerfully translating to the "Blood Qilin," is a visually breathtaking and highly coveted Wenwan variety. It earns its fierce name from two distinct characteristics. First, the "Qilin" (a legendary mythological beast) refers to its chaotic, deeply cavernous, and jagged surface topography, which perfectly mimics the thick, overlapping armored scales of a chimera. Second, the "Blood" prefix indicates its exceptionally porous, oil-thirsty shell structure. Unlike standard varieties, this specific lineage is renowned for its rapid oxidation, eagerly absorbing natural hand oils to cure into a breathtaking, deep crimson "blood-red" agate finish much faster than its peers.
[Characteristics of XQL-803]
- Robust Width, Plump Belly: Measuring a highly substantial 39.0mm in width and an even deeper 40.0mm in depth. This subtle but crucial 1mm differential means the depth exceeds the width, giving this pair a wonderfully round, protruding belly. The 39mm width offers the heavy-hitting visual impact of a near-giant shell, while the full 40mm belly ensures they completely fill the palm, delivering a deeply substantial, space-filling roll.
- Fierce "Mythical Armor" Traction: The surface beautifully displays the signature overlapping, cavernous ridges of the legendary beast. This rugged topography acts as intense natural grip, ensuring the walnuts never slip during rotation while providing a profoundly stimulating, high-feedback acupressure massage.
- Rapid Crimson Maturation: True to the "Blood" lineage, these shells are eager to color, making them incredibly rewarding for collectors who want to see quick, visible progress in their patina journey.
- Expert Aging Tip: Because the "Qilin" texture is so deeply cavernous, we highly recommend resting them in a sealed bag between handling sessions for the first two weeks. This expert technique safely traps natural hand oils to accelerate an even, brilliant oxidation across all the deep pits, yielding a vibrant red patina far more effectively than using gloves.
[Specifications]
- Variety: Blood Qilin (Xue Qi Lin)
- Stock ID: XQL-803
- Dimensions: 39.0mm (Width) x 40.0mm (Depth)
- Texture: Deep, jagged, and heavily armored ridges resembling mythical scales, paired with a fast-coloring shell.
- Best For: Dedicated enthusiasts seeking a robust 39mm pair with a satisfying 40mm deep belly, offering intense acupressure feedback and a highly rewarding, fast-maturing crimson patina journey.
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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.