Hit Box  KCG Karakuri Box Puzzle BoxYou must hit the box to open it. This is quite simple, but it is also quitefunny. At craft fairs, many people felt that Karakuri Boxes were difficultto open. Therefore, this was designed. For a long time, the craftsmancontinued making it in secret, because, other craftsmen in our group weretrying to create special works, too. This is a new specification. The surface painting is an beautiful oil finish.The box mechanism works perfectly. opens and closes withou...

Moonlit Night - Hideaki Kawashima KCGThe  box moves perfectly.* Brand new condition, with the Original Box & Solution envelope, Size : 72×72×75mmMaterial : magnolia, walnut, keyaki (zelkova)—————————————————————————————————————————***Payment via only PayPal Friends and Family***The international shipping cost about   €21 (UK,Europe) / $29 (US)Actual shipping costs will be calculated after the auction.SO PL...

This fantastic puzzle from 2008 is a classic work by Karakuri founder Akio Kamei. True to his style, it showcases exquisite craftsmanship, an inventive concept, and a solution that rings true to the puzzle’s whimsical form. All original packaging included. I usually list the Karakuri product description, but it’s a bit spoilery – the solution isn’t exactly what the description seems to suggest, but might give you more information than you’d like.  If that’s ok, the link is https:/...

Flaskolation is a creative, beautiful, and unusual Karakuri, epitomizing Kikuchi ‘s puzzle style combining playful themes, puzzle cleverness, high craftsmanship, and conceptual originality.  It has three parts: the box, a syringe, and a stand for the syringe.  This puzzle is particularly distinctive – it came out during the COVID pandemic, and was a direct response to it.  Very few are in circulation.  More about its pandemic inspiration can be found in the Karakuri description. All orig...

BOXED INBoxed In is the newest puzzle box from DEDwood Crafts that combines different genres including sequential discovery. Manipulate the four knobs to remove the lid. Once removed, access to the interior will enable you to continue puzzling. Numerous steps are required to solve this puzzle.Boxed In is crafted using wenge and padauk. It measures 6.5 x 5.5 x 3 inches.Solved once, reset, and kept in pristine condition in a puzzle-safe environment.Buyer to pay for shipping.Please wait to make fin...

Selling Tetra box i built, it takes a lot of hours but was a pleasure.Tetra box built are sold out for a long time on NKD website (only 9) and kits are sold out actually on NKD site.Kit puzzle with 775 parts, hard puzzle with 151 mouvements to open the box, a lot of moving parts.Assembled size: 12.9 cm x 12.9 cm x 12.9 cmSell it with the notice construction then you could see all the stage to built it and solution.Please wait after the auction for the final price with shipping from France, payme...

I propose this old puzzle box from akio kamei, the book box, it is provided in its original packaging, without solution sheet.Shipping from Belgium (20 euros in Europe, 50 euros USA, please contact me for other countries)Very good condition, as seen on the pictures.Small tears on the outer box.PayPal (family and friends other wise please add the PayPal fees)

NOTE: The mechanism is sticky.  I (a non-woodworker) believe this could be fixed some some sanding.This is a beautiful piece of woodworking by the Karakuri Creation Group.  Per the Karakuri site:   One drawer will appear. The mechanism is very easy but...   size : 210x40x120 mm   material : walnut, etc.The puzzle is located in the United States, but I will ship worldwide.Customs forms for international shipments will reflect actual payments.Payments can be made through PayPal (Friends...

Karakuri Test Tube Box Karakuri box is the ultimate woodworking item, combining the idea of "karakuri" handed down from generation to generation with new "karakuri" create from the rich imagination of craftsmen, which are then realized through precise and delicate processing.Also this box is decorated with marquetry (Hakone Yosegi).This is brand new condition, with the Box & Solution envelope, 3 Glass test tube included.Size : 130×93×90mm——————————————————�...

Fortune Card - Rare version with marquetry on the back.They currently make this box with just a plain back, this one has the inlaid marquetry.Like new condition.Puzzle will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with plenty of bubble wrap.Buyer pays shipping determined after close. Please do not pay until shipping cost is confirmed.Paypal only - friends and family is preferred.Please contact me if you want more photos or information

Christmas present from 2023 - Daiki ArimuraFun little Christmas box with a tricky opening.Puzzle will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with plenty of bubble wrap.Buyer pays shipping determined after close. Please do not pay until shipping cost is confirmed.Paypal only - friends and family is preferred.Please contact me if you want more photos or information

Box with a tree by Hiroshi Iwahara from 2011.This was made from Bubinga hardwood which is a rarer variety than you usually see.This box was crafted very precisely,  and the moving parts fit together very snugly.I live in a foggy humid climate and I can only open this box in the winter when the humidity drops below 50%Beautiful BoxPuzzle will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with plenty of bubble wrap.Buyer pays shipping determined after close. Please do not pay until shipping cost is confir...

This is an early box from Shou Sugimoto.The Somersault Box was part of the the "Travel" from 2018This is a beautiful box with an inlaid dragonfly. There is a very small imperfection along one edge. A slight indentation. I tried my best to show it in the photos. It doesn't really detract from the beauty of the box, but I wanted to point it out.Puzzle will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with plenty of bubble wrap.Buyer pays shipping determined after close. Please do not pay until shipping co...

This is the Twister Box, a beautifully crafted karakuri-style wooden puzzle box designed and produced by Pelikan Puzzles. Made from Wenge and Maple, it features smooth finishes and precise craftsmanship, with a hidden mechanism that is both playful and satisfying to solve.This puzzle was released in limited quantity and sold out quickly. It offers an elegant challenge in the spirit of traditional Japanese-style boxes.Condition: – Solved once – From a non-smoking home, stored in controlled hu...

Captain's Quest by Jesse Born Puzzle is in excellent condition and comes with original packaging and paperwork.Needless to say this is an excellent puzzle. It is masterfully crafted handsome piece. All my puzzles are kept in 40-50% humidity and out of direct sunlight, in an animal free zone. Smoke free. Buyer pays for shipping. Shipping to be calculated after sale.Payment will be via paypal, use friends and family please, do not pay until I have updated your total with shipping (shipping fr...

This awesome sequential discovery puzzle comes from the mind of famed puzzle designer and craftsman Junichi Yananose (Juno).  Its seemingly simple design hides a complex many step discovery journey through a mechanism with multiple interacting parts and creative use of multiple tools that you uncover along the way.  It’s challenging in the best of ways, and is an absolute delight. Juno’s product description: Dial Case is a sequential discovery puzzle that typically requires about 15 move...

For those familiar with Kawashima’s Bars Box puzzles, Asymmetric Cube -5- is more than just another in the series.  Yes, it has the intricate multi-step solution and precision wood craftsmanship that you expect from a Bars Box puzzle, but what makes this one stand out from the rest is alluded to in the product description: “This work starts with the design of the surface but there are mechanisms that betray your expectations.”  I won’t say more lest it be too spoilery.  The puzzle is ...

Diffusion is a 2015 Karakuri Idea Contest winner crafted by Hideaki Kawashima, reflecting his impressive mechanical precision and geometric style.  This extremely hard to find puzzle looks great on a shelf, and the mechanism is clever, approachable, and beautifully executed.  All original packaging included. Karakuri product description: We designed a new structure for this work, to avoid the problem of humidity.The movement is simple, but a lot of time and effort was spent making it. This ...