Creative Secret Type L (2003) - Akio Kamei / Tatsuo Miyamoto (Karakuri)

Way back in 2003 Karakuri introduced a set of boxes called the “Creative Secret Box Series”.  Now extremely hard to find, there were a total of nine Creative Secret puzzles.  Each was designed by a different craftsman, produced by senior Karakuri member Tatsuo Miyamoto, and featured a similar-styled almost fireworks-like pattern on some of the faces.  Type L is the second release in this series, designed by Karakuri founder Akio Kamei.  It came in three different patterns, with inlaid patterns on two opposing faces.  This is the third of the patterns, CS-2-3.  The puzzle has a delightful solution that involves two nice aha moments.   All original packing material is included.

I would normally include the Karakuri product description, but it is a bit spoilery.  If that’s ok you can find it by following this link: https://karakuri.gr.jp/en/products/cs-2-123/.

Designer : Akio Kamei

Craftsman : Tatuo Miyamoto

Size : 70 x 70 x 70 mm

Material : Walnut, Magnolia, etc.

Condition: Perfect

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