We all love a little wood, but would you pay $745 for a keyboard made out of wood? Hacoa Full Ki-Board (opens in new tab) (via hot hardware (opens in new tab)), a low-profile mechanical keyboard made entirely of hardwood.
At least the whole chassis, all the keys and the optional palm rest are intact. price? 99,000 yen, about $745 in old money.
Initially offered in walnut or cherry hardwood, the keys are carved from a single block of wood to ensure that the color and grain match and spread across the layout. good.
Speaking of keys, the caps are laser-etched for long-term durability. In terms of mechanics, you get a ‘blue axis’ click switch with 3mm keystroke, 45g actuation force and 1.2mm actuation point.
Inside is a 1,000mAh battery with a run time of 240 hours and a charge time of 2 hours. Wireless connectivity comes in the form of Bluetooth 5.0 and has a range of approximately 8 meters.
There’s a USB-C port for charging, but the only real connection is the wireless interface. For the record, this is a full QWERTY plus number pad keyboard using US English layout. Oh, and the wooden palm rest is $85. ah.
Oiling wood can be a little disappointing. The board surface is protected with urethane coating, so regular maintenance is not required. disappointing.
Even at $745, this board seems like a hit. Currently listed as sold out (opens in new tab)However, Hacoa’s website says they do deliver worldwide. So, if you’re interested, you can sign up to be notified when it’s back in stock.
