Knucklebone - Stainless Steel Skelebone Edition

Knucklebone - Stainless Steel Skelebone Edition 

The Skelebone is the latest evolution of our classic Knucklebone design. Years ago, Aroundsquare experimented with a series of limited edition kbones which were hollowed out and 3D printed in small quantities. The Skelebone takes advantage of modern advances in this technology, and new design capabilities, to produce something much more refined, and entirely fresh.

The Skelebone design features two opposing spiral helixes which trace the contours of the Knucklebone to create a lattice-structured exoskeleton. The exterior surface is contoured, and the spiral lines themselves rounded, to provide a comfortable surface for manipulating the kbone. Note that this manufacturing process involves some hand grinding and finishing, and there will be some unevenness and abrasion marks on the outer surface (see photos), attesting to the origins, and making each piece unique. The sandblasting largely smooths these out, but do not expect the pristine finish of a precision-machined or polished finish, as each piece is somewhat unique in its final character. This is also evidenced in the weights of the final production units, which range from around 22g to around 24g. This is extraordinarily light by metal kbone standards--the original stainless steel models weigh around ~79g each, and the Skelebones play a treat. They're light and nimble, and between the texture on the finish and the light weight, these things are a joy to handle. The weight distribution handles tricks like sonics well, while the grabby ends make all the end-manipulation tricks almost effortless. The stainless steel Skelebones feature a sandblasted surface which gives a nice textured feel, and will break in beautifully with age.

Check out the October 2025 launch video to see it in action!