AroundSquare Knucklebone Wood
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Quick overview
AO2's Knucklebone is the original hardbody knuckle roller. This is a simple skill toy that is manipulated with the fingers of one or both hands to perform tricks and patterns, or simply to pass the time. It is very discrete (unless dropped) and can be played in very restricted spaces, and in contexts where other showier skill toys may not be appropriate. Check out the AO2 YouTube channel for demonstrations and tutorials in our "knucklebone" playlist.
The wood version of our Knucklebones are among the lightest we've created to date, and have already become a favourite among top players. While the wooden kbones have the same size and shape as the originals, the lighter weight, combined with the wood grain texture, open up new possibilities for manipulation, using the round end knobs to manipulate, pivot, and stall the kbones during play. Players accustomed to the momentum and gravity effect of the heavier metal versions may take some time to adjust to this style of play, but those interested in tricks and technical play will find this version extremely flexible and entertaining.
Warnings: Some versions are heavy and solid--can break things or hurt things if dropped. It is recommended that you play over carpet, couch, or the like, or outside. Some versions look almost tasty, so keep them away from young kids, and don't let anyone try to ingest them.
Weight: 11g
*The colour of the bag may variate.
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| SKU | ARS-008 |
| Brand | Around Square |
| RRP | €24.99 |
| Weight | 0.011kg |
These are shipped raw, without oiling or other
treatment, and have the AO2 logo laser etched at the base of one
end. The wood grain is visible in this state, but not highly
pronounced. They will play very well straight out of the box, and will
gradually darken over time as the wood picks up oil and moisture from
the player's hands. Those wishing to accelerate this process can rub in a
dab of any kitchen oil, beeswax, or other similar non-toxic wood
product. The logos are shallow-etched--they have texture and can be
felt, but should not chip or feel uncomfortable. Like the grain of the
wood, the logos will darken over time.
Please understand that
because these are made from a natural material, they will vary in
appearance. Some are darker, some are lighter. Some have more pronounced
grain patterns, and others have very little. This is particularly the
case with the ebony and purple heart wood pieces, which have a wild
range of patterns. Some have very distinct colour patters with sharp
contrasts, and some are completely uniform in colour. Please understand the we cannot accommodate special requests in this regard.
In addition, because these are turned on a wood lathe, there may be
light markings or lathe lines on the wood. Any kbones with chips or
splinters that might affect the feel or playability have been sorted out
during our quality control process, but most of the kbones will have
some visible discolouration or blemishes on close inspection. These are
character marks, and if you're using your kbones a lot, they are
certainly not going to be the last character marks. If you are
uncomfortable with this, or if you want a much more precision-controlled
item, we recommend the delrin models as a good alternative to the
wood.
Please note that all wood versions are indeed made of wood,
and have all the beauty, charm, and the vulnerabilities of wood. When
dropped on rough surfaces, or if kept in pockets with sharp items like
toothed keys, they may chip or scratch. That said, the wood versions are
light enough that when they do drop, the impact is not very hard, and
as such, they tend not to do much damage to themselves.
Note from
the designer: I developed the original knucklebone circa 1989 when I
was a kid in school. The crude original version was made from some kind
of polymer clay (see photo). The new version is better suited to bigger
hands, and has been designed for smoother flow and better trick
potential.
Warnings: Some versions
are heavy and solid--can break things or hurt things if dropped. It is
recommended that you play over carpet, couch, or the like, or outside.
Some versions look almost tasty, so keep them away from young kids, and
don't let anyone try to ingest them.
