Inspired by Miyamoto Musashi's The Book of Five Rings, the Five Rings bead is a tiny study of Earth, Water, Fire, Wind and Void—the five books Musashi used to explore strategy, discipline and the nature of mastery.

Each face carries its own interpretation: the permanence of the mountain, the adaptability of water, the force of fire, the movement of wind, and finally, nothing at all. The sixth face bears an Enso—a symbol of emptiness, completeness and the Way.

Machined by hand from solid brass hex stock, each bead is individually laser engraved on all six sides, darkened and hand finished. Designed to ride on paracord from a knife, keychain, pack—or wherever you choose to carry it.

Manually machined solid Brass lanyard bead.

1/2" hex with 1/4" hole.