Hiroshi Iwahara produced a series of 6 cube-shaped "Link Type Box" puzzles, each featuring intricate movements that interconnect across multiple faces of the cube.  This one is called Silver with a Dummy.  As is expected from this long-time Karakuri member, this puzzle box is elegant in form, precise in construction, and complex in its motions.Karakuri product description: Confetto Box (RF-39) was developed systematically. A different maze was made on the same structure. The top links with th...

Shiro Tajima is an early Karakuri craftsman who created only a limited number of highly creative puzzle boxes.  Flemin' appears as an innocuous cube but opening it is surprisingly challenging.  You'll find the first move pretty easily, but you'll go round and round trying to find the key next step.  And once you do open it you'll  also enjoy seeing the delightfully simple mechanic behind it all.  The puzzle is a bit tight but still quite solvable.(Note that Tajima apparently did not depart ...

Absolutely incredible and adorable - a bear holding a moon.  The puzzle is large and beautiful, and looks fantastic on display.Karakuri product description:A bear is longing for the moon bear.Because they have beautiful crescent moon pattern shining on their chest.The drawer will open when the bear's wish comes true.Size: 85×52×160mmMaterial: walnut, lacquer tree, etcCondition PerfectBuyer to pay shipping, calculated after auction. Insurance is optional, to be paid by buyer. Please wait for t...

Just WOW.  Enormous Karakuri with an ingenious 3D N-ary puzzle mechanic that moves across the puzzle's various faces and facets.  What is going on inside that makes this work?Karakuri product description:This work was designed for Karakuri Puzzle Party in Hakone 2019.It’s developed version of “Aquarius Drawer”. Each device moves in 5 steps. 5 devices move in intertwining. First drawer opens at 5 step. Second drawer opens at 241 step. Each maze was designed by shortening the maze of Quina...

Spring Camera is considered by many to be Kawashima's masterpiece, and one of the top Karakuris of all time.  It is meticulously modeled after an antique camera, and as with the best Karakuris, the solution mirrors the object's function.  But only so far.  You must remember that you haven't finished solving a Kawashima puzzle until you see his signature "hanko" stamp.  This puzzle is magnificent in its craftsmanship in addition to providing a fantastic puzzle experience - which is why it is ...

Beautiful Karakuri with clever solution by Kawashima.  Hmm, why is one face a different color than the others...?Karakuri product description:This work was designed as a Christmas present for 2020.The theme is the phases of the moon.It's relatively easy for me to create a complicated Karakuri box by increasing the number of moves, but it's not so easy to create a convincing box with fewer moves.Compared to my Christmas presents of the past, the theme and the trick are clearer, although it may b...

This is the DIESD XL that I worked on bringing to market for Mowens.It has multiple compartments, surprises, and over 20 steps.I have tuned it to its best play state.There is a carbon fiber poly puzzle as a prize, a cool extra midway, and I also include an impossible dovetail cube I found in a bin. 8 different filaments.Woodgrain finish on black plates, silk blue accent, and xray dice color way.Please wait for final invoice to payI accept Zelle/Wise/PP FF/PP GS

Sharaku Secret Box (Uchiyama’s Wood Inlay Art)  Karakuri Box Puzzle BoxThis traditional Japanese Yosegi(marquetry) style secret box. The box is designed with beautiful wood inlay featuring “Sharaku”, a famous Japanese ukiyo-e print by Haruo Uchiyama. Also There is inlay art of cranes, which is a symbol of Mr. U’chiyama’s design.He is an award-winning master craftman of wood inlay work. Also He created works in collaboration with Mr. Akio Kamei who is master craftman of Karakuri Creati...

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).*Brand new condition, with the Box & Solution envelope, 3 Glass test tube included.The box mechanism works perfectly. Size : 125×115×100mm————————...

Money Bank by Akio Kamei KCG Karakuri Box Puzzle BoxThis Money Bank puzzle box was created Akio Kamei in 1987. Who is a Karakuri Creation Group’s master of craftsman. It is his classic work and  features very interesting mechanism. a beautiful shape and grain of box as a piece of art. it will be a perfect interior decorating item on your shelf.The Kamei’s Stamp is on the inside of the box.* Excellent condition, with the Original Box and Solution Sheet (written in Japanese)Size : 80×80×60...

String Box IV by Akio Kamei KCG Karakuri Box Puzzle BoxThis box was created by Karakuri Creation Group’s master of craftsman, Mr. Kamei.It's not so difficult to open. But can you open it by yourself ?This is in mint, new condition* Brand new condition, with the Original Box,Size : 91×91×63mmMaterial : katsura, magnolia, etc.———————————————————————————————————————————————***Payment via only PayPal Fr...

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...

Goblet Secret Box by Shiro Tajima Limited EditionThis work was created by former Karakuri Creation Group member Mr. Shiro Tajima.This work is based on the famous Rubin vase motif. Also the box futures elegantly design and refined marquetry patterns.*This Goblet Secret Box is a Limited version design.The  box moves perfectly.*Brand new condition, with the Original Box & Solution envelope, Size : 120×70×55mm—————————————————————————————...

Upside-down Fuji Box by Daiki Arimura KCG Karakuri BoxIn Japan, when we see the reflection of Mt. Fuji on the surface of a lake, we call it Sakasa-Fuji, because it’s reflected upside-down.This is the hint to opening the box.The face on each box may look a little different as I hand-draw each of them.The Arimura’s Stamp is on the inside of the box.*Excellent condition,The box mechanism works perfectly. opens and closes without any problems at all.Size : 61× 62× 68mm Material : maple, walnu...