The Tusk at Hand

 Fathom, 200 pieces. Fathom is doing some very interesting things with technique. This puzzle tries and mostly succeeds in being Teaser-like with laser-cutting. I would say it's not a very difficult Teaser--1 sword or 2 at most--but it was pleasantly unusual (along with the 3D tusk elements, which felt 3D printed and not as smooth/nice as the rest). What is really clear is the way that hand-cutting affects the haptic experience of a Teaser--the absolute certainty of a fit was not quite there with the laser-cut version. It was enjoyable and I'd definitely do others of this type--though I don't need 3D elements--but not a replacement for hand-cut, only a different experience. 4/5

interacting whimsies and the signature piece