Mini Hydras - Mokume Gane
Mini Hydras - Mokume Gane
Mini Hydras - Mokume Gane
Mini Hydras - Mokume Gane
Mini Hydras - Mokume Gane
Mini Hydras - Mokume Gane
Mini Hydras - Mokume Gane
Mini Hydras - Mokume Gane
Mini Hydras - Mokume Gane
Mini Hydras - Mokume Gane
Mini Hydras - Mokume Gane
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Mini Hydras - Mokume Gane

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Mini Hydra Mokume Begleri

Aroundsquare's Hydra Begleri are a fun yet highly capable modern adaptation of the traditional Greek multi-bead begleri. While the full Hydra begleri line includes different sizes, colours, and materials, and allows for mixing and matching of beads, the full titanium Mini Hydras have been praised by elite players as one of the best begleri sets available. There is something special about the size, shape, weight, and multi-bead configuration that makes the ti Mini Hydras a favourite that players keep coming back to. 

The Mini Hydras are a slightly down-sized version of the original Hydra beads, 14mm in diameter, and 7mm tall each. They are drilled to accommodate 550 paracord, with an exposed knot. 

The Hydras are extremely playable, and despite their cylindrical shape, are surprisingly nimble. They are less solid and therefore slightly quieter than heavier single-bead designs, and the multiple beads add a nice "fiddle factor" to each set. The rounding of all edges on the beads adds to the comfort and overall feel.

The Mokume Gane + Ebony Edition

The Mokume Gane + Ebony edition ships as a six-bead setup weighing 23.1g all in with cord, including two beads mokume (8.4g each), and four ebony (1.0g each). The mokume would be pretty beastly on its own, so we paired it with the most fitting wood we had available, Ebony, to make a setup with a very playable weight. This model also plays very nicely as a four-bead setup, with the Mokume beads out at the ends to give lots of end weight to maintain momentum.

You can select polished or etched finish on the mokume gane beads. Both will patina nicely over time, and the copper layers will darken and contrast with the others. The etching creates a rough surface (similar to sandblasting) and tarnishes the metals slightly, for richer colours straight out of the box. In time, the polished beads will take on similar colouration. The ebony wood beads will also darken over time as they absorb oils from your hands. You can accelerate this process by oiling or waxing them with an appropriate non-toxic product.

Details: 

  • Set includes two mokume beads (8.4g each), and four ebony beads (1.0g each)
  • Available in four finishes:
    • Polished mokume with ebony
    • Etched mokume with ebony
  • Please note that items included in the package (strings, stickers, patches, bags etc.) vary in colour and quantity depending on availability.

    New to begleri? Check out Aroundsquare's AO2 Crew demonstrating what this toy's all about, via the talented guys at Kuma Films (below). You may also want to visit our general information page on begleri, or do a deep dive on the history, configurations, or manipulation of this remarkable little toy.



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