MKUltras Chef Form - 10mm Milos Mixed Media Editions

MKUltras Chef Form - 10mm Milos Mixed Media Editions

The 10mm Milos beads have become a sought after AO2 classic, in pretty much every material we’ve produced them in. The size of the beads is versatile, and the shape gives them a terrific feel that works great for bead counting and raindrops. They also have a nice stability on the string, offering a pleasant consistency and predictability of movement that helps during tricks and manipulation. 

The “Chef’s Special” style form factor is an intermediate setup, situated somewhere between our standard short form and long form MKUltras. In this style, we use a long form length of cord, but with an intermediate number of beads, resulting in greater exposed cord. This format is fantastic for flipping as it allows enough cord space for finger rolls and a balanced weight for flipping in packets or from the end beads. For these Milos editions, we’ve used 27 of the 10mm Milos, and closed them off with a stacked 11.8mm and 15mm titanium boss arrangement. 

Wood Editions
The wooden 10mm Milos sit toward the light, play-oriented end of the MKUltras range. Small, nimble, and configured in our Chef’s Special arrangement with 27 of the 10mm Milos beads and a stacked 11.8mm and 15mm titanium boss. The wooden beads are left with a raw machine finish: precise in exterior shape and rounded into the bore, but intentionally unpolished so the grain, texture, and character of the wood remain prominent. They feel like wood in the hand—slightly rough at first—and smooth, darken, and develop sheen naturally through regular use. That break-in process is part of the appeal, and the more they are flipped, worn, and counted, the better they become. Each wood brings its own density, grain, and pace of change, so the five options offer distinct feels within the same lightweight, flipping-friendly format.

Purple Heart
Purple heart starts out lighter and more muted than many people expect, especially in a raw finish. Handling brings the colour forward quickly; even a little rubbing begins to develop sheen and depth. It is mid-weight with a somewhat coarse grain, so raindrops may take a little time to open up, but the bore is cleanly finished and smooths further with use. The contrast between fresh raw beads and those that have been well handled can be dramatic.

Ebony
Ebony is a dense and fine-grained wood, giving it a smoother feel and a little more weight than the other woods. That density also makes it strong for raindrops, even at this 10mm size. It tends to move freely on the cord from the start while keeping a natural, unpolished wood feel.

Maple
Maple is the lightest in both colour and weight, with a very smooth, soft grain and a noticeably different feel from the denser woods. Its low weight means that the beads will likely not raindrop smoothly, especially before breaking-in; instead, this set excels as a lightweight flipping set with an almost floaty feel. It is also excellent for bead counting and comfortable enough to wear and handle for long periods. The pale wood gives plenty of room for the surface to change as oils work into the grain and the colour deepens.

Green Sandalwood
Green Sandalwood has a warm, earthy look that deepens noticeably with use. It is fine-grained but a little coarser than ebony, so movement starts a touch slower. Green sandalwood is one of those materials that rewards time in the hand, and the colours will deepen nicely, becoming richer over time.

Zebrano
Zebrano has an obvious grain and a slightly coarse feel before break-in. It starts quite raw, but even a short amount of play begins to darken the wood and smooth out both the exterior surface and the interior of the bore. It offers a nice balance of texture and movement, and is a strong option if you enjoy the contrasting colours that are the signature of zebrano wood.. That contrast will become more pronounced the more you play the set.

Acrylic

Our 10mm Milos have become an enduring favourite. They’re extremely versatile and just work great in every material we throw at the design. This month we’re offering up a few new options to the lineup including three striking new acrylic colourways alongside a first for the Milos range: 10mm Sheep Horn. All four options are configured in our Chef’s Special arrangement, offering a versatile setup that sits neatly between our Short Form and Long Form MKUltra styles.

The acrylics are available in three distinctive limited-run colours. A fresh Mediterranean-inspired blue with subtle green undertones, a vibrant turquoise swirl reminiscent of the semi-precious stone, and an unusual mossy blend that shifts from near-black through deep greens to bright yellow. These acrylics are produced in small batches, and because the material varies from run to run, these colours are unlikely to be repeated once they’re gone.

Sheep Horn

Joining the acrylics for the first time in the 10mm size is Sheep Horn. The design excels in this material, the beads are large enough to show off the elegant variations of the material, and the lightweight beads provide ample mass for smooth manipulation while retaining the warm tactile character that makes natural materials so enjoyable to handle.
Each set is strung in our Chef’s Special configuration, designed to be worn double-looped around the wrist with a short exposed section of cord for manipulation. It transitions easily from wrist to hand, making it well suited to everyday carry and dedicated practice.

Delrin

The delrin beads feature a smooth, polished finish and maintain the classic warm feel and gentle clack associated with this beloved material. The wood beads are done in a raw machine finish highlighting their grain exposure and natural feel–the finish will evolve beautifully over time and the colours will tend to darken over time. 

Details:

• Materials & Weights:
  • Swirl Acrylic(Polished): ~29g
    • Yellow&Green swirl
    • Blue White swirl
    • Blue&Black swirl
  • Sheep Horn(Polished): ~30.5g
  • Delrin (Polished): ~33.8g
    • Black 
    • White
  • Wood
    • Purple heart (Raw): ~25.9g
    • Ebony Wood (Raw): ~31.6g
    • Maple (Raw): ~23.2g
    • Green Sandalwood (Raw): ~28.3g
    • Zebrano (Raw): ~26.5g
• Components:
  • 27 x 10mm Milos Beads
  • 1 x 11.8mm Titanium Bead
  • 1 x 15mm Titanium Bead

For a hands-on look at the wooden versions, checkout the September 2026 Drop Preview.

For a hands on look at the acrylic swirls, check out our July 2026 launch preview!

For a hands on look, checkout the January 2026 launch video.

General Info on the MKUltras

The MKUltras are a hybrid design, combining elements of traditional Mala and Komboloi beads. The MKUltra name gives a nod to this lineage, as well as their expedience as tools to help us focus our minds and still our thoughts. They can be used in a variety of ways, ranging from quiet bead counting, through to raucous flipping.  

The unique setup of the MKUltras allows them to be worn like mala beads, or carried discretely in the pocket. They adjust by means of a simple friction fit through the larger "Boss" bead closure. Although the design is exceedingly simple, we're fairly confident you won't find anything quite like them around. This is a knotless system, and does not require any special lock bead. The cord is simply compressed when threaded through the Boss bead, providing a reliable, secure fastener, that is easy to adjust when needed.

In this way, the Ultras can be worn on the wrist, or loosened and slid up above the elbow to keep them out of the way when needed. Excess cordage can be knotted loosely around the Boss bead when they are worn on the wrist, or left dangling. This modifiable arrangement allows them to be used very quietly, for simple bead counting used in breath work and meditation, to "raindrop" methods marked by the satisfying, rhythmic clacking of the beads, as well as much more physical methods of manipulation which resemble short game begleri play. While they aren't intended as a highly technical skill toy, there are still a solid range of moves you can link together, and lots of ways of working with them.