Miniature træ-kendama

The tiny size had me worried it’d be a display piece, but the curved plane design actually makes the ball cup and spike work just like a full-sized one. I’ve been practicing in my palm during commutes, and it’s surprisingly satisfying to land a catch in such a compact form.

The curved plane design is no joke—I’ve been practicing for a week and it actually cups the ball the same way my full-size one does, just tinier. It’s a blast to spin on my finger between work tasks without taking up any desk space.

Took it to a coffee shop and pulled off a few cups before my latte got cold—the pocket size is perfect for fidgeting, but the curved plane still gives that satisfying clack on every catch. Honestly didn’t expect it to play this well at quarter-scale.