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"Wild Ox" (Ye Niu) Balanced Giant Pair | Walnut Pair | YN-806

"Wild Ox" (Ye Niu) Balanced Giant Pair | Walnut Pair | YN-806

Size: 41*40mm
Regular price $128.00 USD
Regular price $158.00 USD Sale price $128.00 USD
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Wild Ox Walnut Pair is a choice for someone who has begun to notice the forms and textures they prefer. Look for commanding balanced giant geometry and thick, bold, and untamed muscular ridges on an exceptionally dense, heavy shell. in the gallery.

Compare the outline, surface and listed size with the pieces you already enjoy. The details below explain the identity, condition and care of this pair.

About the Variety

The Ye Niu, powerfully translating to the "Wild Ox" or "Bison," is a highly respected Wenwan variety built for collectors who crave raw, natural strength. It earns its fierce name from its defining structural hallmark: a remarkably broad, imposing silhouette covered in exceptionally thick, untamed, and muscular ridges. Unlike delicate scholar varieties, the "Wild Ox" embraces a rugged, primordial aesthetic that mimic the sheer power and heavy shoulders of its namesake. Because of its naturally dense shell and bold topography, this variety delivers a highly authoritative, heavy-hitting acupressure massage that feels incredibly solid in the hand.


This listing is for the exact pair shown in the high-definition photos. Stock ID YN-806 is a meticulously matched, fiercely textured pair of "Wild Ox" (Ye Niu) walnuts featuring a commanding giant footprint and a near-perfect 1:1 balanced profile. Ready for immediate shipping.

  • Stock: 1 of 1 (Single Inventory)
  • Variety: Wild Ox (Ye Niu)
  • Dimensions: 41.0mm (Width) x 40.0mm (Depth)

[Characteristics of YN-806]

  • Commanding Balanced Giant Geometry: Measuring a massive 41.0mm in width and a nearly identical 40.0mm in depth. Crossing the 40mm threshold places this pair firmly in elite giant territory. The near-perfect 1:1 symmetry ensures these massive shells possess a wonderfully plump, round geometry, allowing them to fill the palm completely while rolling past one another with absolute, seamless fluidity.
  • Muscular "Ox" Traction: The surface beautifully displays the signature bold, untamed, and highly protruding structural veins of the variety. This thick topography acts as intense natural traction, ensuring a deeply satisfying, locked-in grip that engages every nerve in the palm without feeling sharp.
  • Imposing Posture: This pair flawlessly captures the raw essence of the Ye Niu lineage, showcasing a broad, powerful stance and a remarkably thick shell structure that produces a deep, resonant clack when rotated.
  • Expert Aging Tip: To achieve a vibrant, even, and translucent red patina across these massive, rolling ridges, we highly recommend resting them in a sealed bag between handling sessions for the first two weeks. This expert technique safely utilizes natural hand oils to accelerate even oxidation across the thick surface area, yielding far better results than using gloves.

[Specifications]

  • Variety: Wild Ox (Ye Niu)
  • Stock ID: YN-806
  • Dimensions: 41.0mm (Width) x 40.0mm (Depth)
  • Texture: Thick, bold, and untamed muscular ridges on an exceptionally dense, heavy shell.
  • Best For: Connoisseurs seeking a commanding 41mm giant pair with near-perfect balance, offering an authoritative tactile presence and the rugged prestige of the Wild Ox lineage.
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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!

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Lori Coulson

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Chadwick Johnston

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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.

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DAN CHONG

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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.