Metal puzzle solution

The Menace puzzle solution

Identification, hints and preserved instructions for the The Menace metal puzzle.

Part of the archived Metal Mayhem collection: compare all four named models before following a solution.

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Hint 1

Study the identification photograph and separate pieces with matching notch patterns.

Hint 2

Look for the key piece: it is often the only piece that can move slightly when the puzzle is complete.

Hint 3

Keep the metal pieces in the same orientation and follow one opening at a time rather than pulling.

Video summary

The video demonstrates the sequence of turns used to separate and reconnect The Menace metal puzzle.

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Archive source
Original Crafty Puzzles solution video link
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13 June 2026
Verification status
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