Fenz Knight Cube

grigr

Hi all
i made Fenz Knight Cube

This is a development of the Mixup Cube idea, but the middle layer is rotated 30 degrees. in this case, the edge cubes are cut in half.

The pattern on the face of the cube reminds me of a Maltese cross.
This form of cross was used by many knightly orders. This eight-pointed cross was a symbol of chastity and 8 knightly virtues.
Awards for courage were also made in the form of this cross. It is also found on the flags and coats of arms of several countries.

  


I saw the idea for this cube on a Chinese forum, in a post ten years ago from the Chinese inventor Fenz. He also made this cube in his simulator
http://bbs.mf8-china.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=95603
https://mc.fenzland.com/game.htm ... %29%3Cshap:Cubic%3E

I don't know why this puzzle wasn't made earlier, because his idea is quite obvious. But Oscar has a similar cube: Jack's Cube
https://twistypuzzles.com/app/mu ... witem.php?pkey=2836


video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjaouC0d7Uk

Fenz

Nice to see a old idea have a new life.
A key piont of this cobe is 8 half-edge can join to a circle. so can you post a photo like this?

grigr

Yes! This belt is not difficult to make!
but unfortunately I'm afraid that I won't be able to solve the puzzle later

我愛魔方

Amazing！