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The "Blood Qilin" (Xue Qi Lin) Pair | 37.0mm x 39.0mm | XQL-603
The "Blood Qilin" (Xue Qi Lin) Pair | 37.0mm x 39.0mm | XQL-603
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This listing is for the exact pair shown in the high-definition photos. Stock ID XQL-603 is a meticulously matched pair of "Blood Qilin" (Xue Qi Lin) walnuts, ready for immediate shipping.
- Stock: 1 of 1 (Single Inventory)
- Variety: Blood Qilin (Xue Qi Lin)
- Dimensions: 37.0mm (Width) x 39.0mm (Depth)
[About the "Blood Qilin" Variety]
The Xue Qi Lin, translating to "Blood Qilin," is a remarkably rare and culturally significant variety named after the mythical Chinese chimera. It is distinguished by two defining traits. First, its uniquely wild, chaotic, and "spiky" texture perfectly mimics the scales and horns of the legendary beast. Second, and most importantly, it possesses an exceptional, natural shell composition that rapidly develops a deep, striking crimson-red patina—hence the "Blood" in its name. It is highly prized by collectors seeking a fast-coloring, deeply textured piece with powerful mythological symbolism.
[Characteristics of XQL-603]
- Full-Bellied Profile: Measuring 37.0mm in width and an impressive 39.0mm in depth, this pair features a highly distinct footprint. Because the depth noticeably exceeds the width, the walnuts possess a full, bursting belly. This geometry provides a deeply grounded, substantial, and hand-filling sensation during rotation.
- Intense "Qilin Scale" Texture: The surface displays deep, aggressive valleys and pronounced, spiky ridges. This fierce texture ensures a highly engaging, non-slip grip that delivers intense, deep-tissue acupressure stimulation to the fingers and hands.
- Consistent Matching: Matching the chaotic, wild growth patterns of the Xue Qi Lin is notoriously difficult. This pair has been carefully sorted to ensure their full-bellied silhouettes and fierce, spiky surface textures mirror each other beautifully for a highly uniform feel.
- Daily Use: While the 37mm width remains highly pocket-friendly and versatile for everyday carry (EDC), the deep 39mm belly gives it the satisfying weight and presence of a larger pair. It is the perfect choice for users seeking an intense tactile experience and the rewarding, rapid development of a stunning crimson patina.
[Specifications]
- Variety: Blood Qilin (Xue Qi Lin)
- Stock ID: XQL-603
- Dimensions: 37.0mm (Width) x 39.0mm (Depth)
- Texture: Fierce, chaotic, and pronounced "spiky" ridges on a full-bellied shell.
- Best For: Enthusiasts seeking a highly portable 37mm pair with maximum depth, intense massaging texture, and the potential for a rapid, striking red patina.
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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.
Class acts!
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.