THE YOSHIZAKI ARCHIVE
Origin
2012 · AGE 10
Started making knives, tools, and other handmade items with my grandfather in Hawaii.
LAUNCH
JUN 2018 · AGE 16
Encouraged by material supplier, Vegas Forge, after seeing my ring making work, I opened my Etsy shop under Yoshizaki Designs.
material
JUN 2020 · AGE 17
Created an original material, first called “Space Rock”, a multicomposite patterned material made of resin, ceramic, and metal. Later renamed “Space Chalk”.
collaboration
JUN 2020 · AGE 17
First collaboration with Armstrong Metal Works, sent a piece of Space Chalk for him to turn into a bead. Inspired, I pivoted from ring making into the EDC (everyday carry) niche.
material
JUN 2020 · AGE 17
Improved the Space Chalk material by adding glowing chunks to the composite, creating a new material variant named Glomascus.
material
AUG 2020 · AGE 18
Created a variant of glomascus by adding finer glowing particles throughout the composite, creating Starmascus.
Design
MAY 2021 · AGE 18
Created the Glokat, a simple EDC pocket item made from a new variation of Starmascus.
design
JUL 2021 · AGE 19
Created the first Hex Knuck, a single-finger knuck for EDC purposes, expanding the lineup.
design
SEP 2021 · AGE 19
Created the first Tri-Wing Slider, a three-winged EDC fidget slider, further expanding the lineup.
transition
FEB 2022 · AGE 19
Switched from public Instagram sales to a private, invite-only Facebook group.
design
MAR 2022 · AGE 19
The first Standard bead, the beginning of an official lineup of EDC beads.
design
MAR 2022 · AGE 19
The first iteration of the Xbones bead, made of 3D printed powdered titanium.
design
MAR 2022 · AGE 19
The first Mini bead, an addition to the EDC bead lineup.
Design
MAR 2022 · AGE 19
First public showcase of the Tenshu prototype: the first multitool bottle opener / pry bar that can functionally hold and swap out EDC beads, and the first piece of a fully modular ecosystem of swappable EDC tools.
design
JUN 2022 · AGE 19
The first Squishy bead, an addition to the EDC bead lineup.
design
JUL 2022 · AGE 20
The first metal Tenshu: multitool bottle opener / pry bar that holds and swaps EDC beads. The first piece of a fully modular ecosystem of swappable EDC tools.
design
JAN 2023 · AGE 20
The Hoto, the first spinning fidget stick / bead-holding EDC tool. The second piece of the modular ecosystem.
design
OCT 2023 · AGE 21
The Kanabo, the first spinning fidget / functioning screwdriver and bead holder. The third piece of the modular ecosystem.
design
MAR 2024 · AGE 21
The first dual-use clip holder module for the modular ecosystem. Designed to hold both horizontal and vertical clips by swapping the cover ring on the same system.
design
APR 2024 · AGE 21
The first fully modular multipart Squishy bead. Lets collectors swap rails and core to completely change the look of the bead.
design
SEP 2024 · AGE 22
The Tori, the first modular multi-plate single-finger knuck. Compatible with Mollie clips and swappable inlays via a magnetic system.
design
OCT 2024 · AGE 22
The Enpitsu, the first infinity pencil and bead holder. The fourth piece of the modular ecosystem.
Design
MAR 2025 · AGE 22
The Houden, the first modular multi-spinning-ring fidget and bead holder. The fifth piece of the modular ecosystem.
design
MAR 2025 · AGE 22
The Kizuna, a multipart modular twelve-piece pendant system. Wearers swap parts to their liking, creating an entirely new pendant look.
design
JAN 2026 · AGE 23
First appearance of the basic Kudo, a multipart system designed to look like a wheel, with customizable rim and tire tread. Compatible with the Kanabo.
design
FEB 2026 · AGE 23
The Shin, the first modular ballpoint pen and bead holder. The sixth piece of the modular ecosystem.
Design
APR 2026 · AGE 23
First public appearance of the Kudo Pendant, an advanced wheel pendant with customizable rim, tire tread, brake disk, and base plate.
Design
WIP
The next project is currently in progress...