DOVETAIL KNOT - great brain teaser

The Dovetail Knot is a fascinating brain teaser for anyone who loves tricky challenges. This 6-piece puzzle is a difficult variation of the well-known Burr Puzzle and delights puzzle lovers around the world.

Starting with various cut-out frame pieces, Dutch puzzle designer Franz de Vreugd equipped these with dovetail joints – a traditional, extremely stable corner joint in woodworking, used for centuries for durable furniture and constructions.

The clever combination of these two elements resulted in a challenging interlocking puzzle that can only be fully assembled through 14 precise, consecutive movements. Each individual step must be carefully considered, because a wrong move can block the entire solution path and force you to try again.

Once solved, the puzzle appears almost magical: it seems impossible to open, so firmly and compactly do the six pieces fit together. There is only one solution – whoever finds it has truly puzzled and well-earned the sense of achievement.

The Dovetail Knot is therefore not only a visually appealing wooden puzzle, but also a real mental exercise for advanced users. It is an excellent gift for puzzle enthusiasts, collectors of interlocking puzzles, or as a special challenge for anyone who wants to train their spatial imagination.

High-quality workmanship and made from sturdy material, this puzzle will quickly become a cherished companion on the desk or bookshelf – an eye-catcher that simultaneously invites focused thinking and guarantees hours of puzzling fun.

• Material: Samanea wood (Samanea saman), Hevea

• Dimensions & Weight: 10 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm; approx. 250 grams