Piston! It is a classic by now. I bought this direct from Felix Ure in the UK in 2022, and I enjoyed it so much. It has such unique mechanisms inside that really reward the time spent with it. There's some moments where you think "Wait....surely not....YES!" haha. The brass is stunning. It is HUGE and so HEAVY which only adds to the pleasure of solving it. I think it's a perfectly balanced puzzle in terms of difficulty. It's been kept in a cabinet ever since new, and comes with the felt bag, o...

Here is a wonderful little Karakuri puzzle by Osamu Kasho. I bought this direct from Karakuri back in 2022, and this seemingly simple puzzle hides such a well done secret. Finding the solution was really tricky! The craftsmanship that Kasho put into this box is incredible, even when you know the secret, seeing it return to the original state feels like magic right before your eyes. I can't believe it's possible with wood!Block-R has been kept in strict humidity control since new, and...

Secret Heart (MY-1) by Tatsuo Miyamoto KCG Music Box Edition Karakuri BoxSecret Heart was created by Karakuri Creation Group member Mr. Tatsuo Miyamoto in 2000.This piece is features his signature heart motif and is a rare work that incorporates a music box mechanism into a Karakuri box.The music box song is “It’s a small world”*Excellent condition , Original Box, with Solution Sheet, The box mechanism works perfectly. opens and closes without any problems at all. Also the music box works...

Mukyu (Dream Sphere) by Noboru Honma  Karakuri Box This Mukyu (Dream Sphere) was created by Noboru Honma who is Legendary craftsman certified as a Japanese traditional craftsman of Hakone Yosegi Zaiku.This superb Mukyu karakuri box made using “Muku-Zukuri” techniquue in the shape of a perfectly round spherical ball, which is very rare his masterpiece.An amazingly beautiful shape as piece of art. And this work futures wonderfully high elaborate production and beautiful wood grain, combinati...

Bad Radio (P-17-3) by Akio Kamei KCG Karakuri BoxThis Bad Radio box is produced by Mr.Akio Kamei, who is a Karakuri Creation Group’s master of craftsman. It is his masterpiece 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.“Old things like radios take on humanistic personalities. They are often stubborn and uncooperative. So, when it was out of tune a little, we had to fight wit...

Secret House by Tatsuo Miyamoto Karakuri Box Puzzle BoxThis work was created by former Karakuri Creation Group member Mr. Tatsuo Miyamoto.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.The Miyamoto’s Stamp is on the bottom of the box.This is almost brand new, excellent condition, with the B...

Mame-Himitsu-Bako (Tiny Secret Box) by Yoshio Okiyama KCG Karakuri BoxThis work was created by former Karakuri Creation Group chairman Mr. Yoshio Okiyama.And he is the legend craftsman of traditional secret box.“Mame-Himitsu-bako” It means Secret Box that is very small just like beans. These works are only about 3-4 cm in size, however they possess amazingly precision. And there are over 10 steps to open this box.This is very good condition, The box mechanism works perfectly. opens and clos...

Book Type Secret Box (Large) by Noboru Honma 　Karakuri Box Puzzle BoxThis traditional Japanese Yosegi(marquetry) style secret box called “Hongata-Ruiji” It means “Book Type - Similarity”.And It is a rare limited edition design by Noboru Honma who is Legendary craftsman certified as a Japanese traditional craftsman of Hakone Yosegi Zaiku.This beautiful design is Mr. Honma’s original marquetry pattern that formed by combining triangles and trapezoids using highly sophisticated techniqu...

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————————...

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—————————————————————————————...

Let’s get dressed  (SS-20) by Shou Sugimoto  Karakuri Creation GroupThis work was designed as a Christmas present for 2024.It seems to appear as a regular box, however…?Soon you will realize the meaning of the name of this box.*Brand new condition , Original Box, with Solution Sheet, The box mechanism works perfectly. opens and closes without any problems at all.Also The Sugimoto’s Stamp is on the inside of the box.Size : 64× 64× 70mm Material : walnut, magnolia, maple, chanchin—�...

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...

Secret Panel Box (Large) Lake Ashi and Mt.Fuji - Karakuri BoxThis is a panel box featuring famous Lake Ashi in Hakone and Mt.Fuji, designed with beautiful wood inlay art.The box is simple and easy to open. And inside is a key box. The back side of the box has a hook for mounting on the wall. It will be a perfect interior decorating item on your wall.* Excellent condition, nearly brand new. with Original Box,Size : 315× 315× 53mm——————————————————————...

CM- 65 est un puzzle du créateur Stéphane Chomine très apprécié des collectionneurs du monde entier Il est composé de 10 pièces contenues dans une cage ajourée très complexe à fabriquer Solution unique de niveau 27-23 avec un total de 65 mouvements (voir copie écran Burtools joint)Pour celui ci la cage est en Pau Amarello Les 10 pièces mobiles sont en Amarante Fabrication de moi même (Maurice Vigouroux) les 8 exemplaires produits seront mis en vente progressivement Celui ci est l...

CM- 61 est un puzzle du créateur Stéphane Chomine très apprécié des collectionneurs du monde entier Il est composé de 10 pièces contenues dans une cage ajourée très complexe à fabriquer Solution unique de niveau 43 avec un total de 61 mouvements (voir copie écran Burtools joint)Pour celui ci la cage est en Noyer ainsi que les 4 pièces longues les 6 autres sont en Amarante Fabrication de moi même (Maurice Vigouroux) les 4 seuls exemplaires produits seront mis en vente progressivem...

Ce puzzle exceptionnel est le Blind Burr de Gregory Benedetti présenté à l'IPP de 2012 à WashingtonEn accord avec Gregory nous avions décidé de produire 50 exemplaires numérotés de 01 à 50 en série limitée Ceux ci étaient en Amarante de dimension : 75 x 75  avaient ravi les 50 acheteurs ayant eu le privilège d'avoir accès à l'achatAvant de fabriquer la série limitée j'avais confectionné une vingtaine d'exemplaires de plus grandes dimensions 105 x 105 x 105 Hors la série limi...