Bepuzzled Padlock Hanayama Cast Metal Brain Teaser Puzzle

It's a well made product and I bought it for my husband. It keeps him out of trouble and keeps his mind active. He is home disabled and can't get around much so it's a good tool for him to keep his mind active. Hasn't figured it out and it's been over a week now.

arrived on time--very nicely made--1 problem is that one side has a scratch on the finish--does not affect the puzzle but ruins the overall appearance--used marker to try to cover it up

I give this a 4 stars right now cause I cannot solve it, will bump it too 5 if I ever figure out how. All in all its very well made and I got same day delivery with it. Comes in a very nice WITHOUT instructions just to frustrate your inner cheat. Can't wait to get more of these puzzles

This is my 4th Hanayama puzzle (I have solved the padlock, NEWS, and quartet puzzles) and it was by faaaaaaar the hardest one I have tried to complete. I probably spent 10ish hours spread over 3 days to finish it and even still I don't have a complete lock on the solution. I have not a single clue how this Hanayama was ranked 5 when the news puzzle and the quartet are both level 6. I came close to peeking at a tutorial (but never did!), but was able to refrain as I heard the solution was satisfying and wanted to get there on my own. And although i don't think it was the MOST satisfying puzzle solve I've done; being able to put it down now having solved it feels like a great accomplishment.

I started out with one and now I have over 50 of these puzzles, be careful it's very addicting. I personally depend very heavily on reviews that are posted on Amazon, as do many other consumers. I not only read what reviewers say, but look to see what their pictures reveal about a products true quality and description. I aim to not only feature the products I review in many different aspects, analyzing many qualities, I also provide my own opinions on ALL the good AND bad experiences I have with the product I review. I take time to learn and use a product as it was intended before I review it, and I have used this specific product thoroughly. My rating system: 5 - Met all my expectations. Was described and pictured perfectly. Exactly what I wanted and needed. Extremely useful product and a great value. Would recommend to family and friends. 4 - Very good product. Exactly as described. May have a minor flaw, mentioned in the review, that does not detract from the products perceived value. Would recommend to family and friends. 3 - Average product. Not exactly as described, or misleading advertising or product pictures. Possibly substandard build quality, or something else explained in the review. Would mention as an option to family and friends, but not recommend. 2 - Wouldn't recommend this product. Poor build quality, not close to being as described. Flimsy and fragile. Difficult to use due to product flaws. 1 - Do not purchase whatsoever. Usually only given if product lasts only a few hours/days/etc. I do not leave 1 star reviews without contacting the seller. I will be returning the product. I did NOT receive ANY discount for this product. I simply enjoy reviewing every one of my purchases.