Anwenk Nut Cracker Stainless Steel
- Stainless steel, made as one handmade piece
- 1.5 inch maximum nut size
- 3.5 inch cracking handle for control
- 7.4 ounces, hand sized triangle shape
- 1 year warranty from purchase date
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact stainless steel cracker for hard shells such as black walnut, aimed at people who shell by hand in small batches. The toughest shells may take more than one squeeze.
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ASIN: B07KF88JB7
Overview
A home cook with a bowl of pecans or black walnuts gets a triangle shaped stainless steel cracker that fits in the palm. The metal tip crushes the shell while the body holds the pieces so they do not scatter.
The all steel build is what suits hard shells, since the listing says the cracking system will not break off under load. Size is the limit to watch, because nuts over the stated width will not fit between the tip and the handle.
Who it's for
Occasional shelling at the kitchen table suits it, including tough black walnuts. Big harvests call for a mechanical cracker instead, and oversized nuts will not fit.
Pros and cons
- All stainless steel construction
- Handles hard black walnut shells
- Compact shape fits the hand
- Helps contain flying shell pieces
- Hard shells may need repeated cracks
- Fully manual, one nut at a time
- Maximum nut size is limited
Performance notes
Force comes from the handle, which acts as a lever against the metal tip, so a longer lever means less hand effort. The nut is turned between squeezes so cracks form along different seams on very hard shells. The triangle body is designed to hold the pieces as they break.
Specifications
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Frequently asked questions
How do I crack a black walnut with the Anwenk nutcracker?
The seller suggests cracking once, turning the nut, then cracking one or two more times. Hard shells may need that second and third squeeze.
Which nuts is the Anwenk cracker made for?
The listing names pecan, walnut, almond, black walnut, hazelnut and macadamia nuts, plus other hard shell nuts that fit within the stated size.
Is the Anwenk nut cracker a bench mounted or motorized tool?
No. It is a hand held stainless steel tool with a cracking handle. The listing mentions no mounting hardware or motor.