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Baku Puzzle Box, No. 3

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$49.5 $75 In stock

Category: Wooden & Pegged Puzzles

This nifty puzzle box harkens back to a rich tradition of secret boxes made in the misty mountains of Japan. The hidden mechanisms that lock the Baku Puzzle Box were developed over 100 years ago so whatever small treasure you place inside will be protected by a time-tested puzzle. Related to the Fidget Puzzle Box & Maple Baby, Baku features a more traditional 4-step mechanism and opens in a completely different way.

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Baku Puzzle Box, No. 3

Designer

Karakuri Creation Group

Brand

Material

Wood

Puzzle Difficulty

Level 3, Intermediate

Size

1.6 x 1.8 x 2.3 Inches

Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Kevin Y. ★★★★★

The hidden locking mechanism is such a clever piece of craftsmanship—I've spent three evenings just figuring out how the panels align, and the satisfying click when it finally opens is worth it. It sits beautifully on my shelf now, a little piece of Japanese mountain history that keeps my curiosity

Emma ★★★★★

The sliding panels take a bit of patience to figure out, but that’s exactly what makes it so satisfying when the drawer finally clicks open. It’s solid and well-crafted, and I found myself testing the mechanism over and over just to watch it work.

Owen ★★★★★

The wood grain is so smooth it feels like it was polished for years, and the sliding panels click with a satisfying precision that makes each step feel intentional. I’ve already opened it a dozen times just to watch the mechanism work its magic.

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