These Japanese puzzle boxes are amazing. The craftsmanship that goes into everyone is 2nd to none.. I have managed to complete the 54 step box and would like to try and get hold of the 72 step box had some time in the future if I ever find one at the right price :-)
I absolutely love Japanese puzzle boxes. They are so skilfully made and they are just mind-boggling.. the biggest one I’ve done so far is the 54 step puzzle and I would love to try it and do the 72 piece but they are so rare to get unfortunately
@@martincotterill2132 We make the products and then sell them to various stores through an intermediary. So the price varies depending on the store. I expect it to start from 40,000 yen in Japanese yen.
I have often wondered why so many of the Japanese puzzle boxes use the Koyosegi pattern. It must be like 75 or 80% of all the boxes made. There are nicer patterns and opportunities to create new ones, but I have not seen a new pattern in a really long time. Why is this the case?
Actually, there are puzzle boxes with various patterns. However, it seems that Koyosegi is the most popular. We would like to make new patterns if we have time.
@@yamanakakumikiworks3129 Yes agreed and thank you for responding! I have collected maybe 40 boxes based on the marquetry, not the mechanism. Just looking for something new. I thought perhaps the artists making the marquetry were different than the artists making the boxes.
There has not been a new inlay design in a long time. What are the plans for new inlay designs (most of my collection is based on the different patterns)?
It takes time to make marquetry. I don't have time to make it because I'm making boxes. When I have more time, I plan to make new patterns and designs.
Beautiful! My grandfather had a puzzle box. My mother now has it. I've waited 20years and finally I have bought my own and it arrived today. So precious to me. Thankyou
@@phrozen4life The blade was purchased from a cutlery store. There are custom-made blades depending on the type, so I don't know if you can get the same one.
@@yamanakakumikiworks3129 Thank you so it's a Custom Blade. It seems to cut a Radius on the Corners, what Diameter is that Radius? I have been trying to figure out how you put the Angle on the Edges of These Boxes, and I see it's that Blade you have.
Hi, your works are beautiful. I'm doing research on kumiki puzzles, would it be possible to have your contact to do an interview with you about your story and your products? It would be truly wonderful for me to have the opportunity to delve deeper into some aspects of this art.
If only it was that easy! Do you close the top completely when starting in reverse? If not how far do you close it before proceeding? If the box is closed on top all the way I get stuck at step 15 & 16 because the top is already closed & step 14 won’t move. If I leave the top slightly open I don’t know how much to leave it open. I’ve played around with it but if it’s open I can’t perform step 20 in reverse because the open top is blocking its upward movement and none of the following steps move. Maybe I’m missing something obvious I can’t seem to figure out how to put it back! Please help! 😅
教えてください、薄いシートを作る機械の名前は何ですか、あなたのモデルの名前は何ですか？ 12:53 Please tell me, what is the name of the machine that makes thin sheets, what is the name of your model? 12:53
I don't care how beautiful it is what you make. You do dumb sh!t (5:52 and 6:14) < and many more times.... You share dumb stupid sh!t on youtube and you should not be doing this. Teach people how to make sure they don't loose their fingers... But i guess it's China... who cares... right ???
