HIWAREPecan Nut Cracker and 2 Picks, Walnut Plier Opener Tool with Non-slip Handle

Better than previous ones

Once I figured out how to use the cracker for pecans, it was easy. Put the rounded end of the pecan in first then crack. Reverse it and put the pecan in with the pointed end and crack. That produces a crack like a cap resembling a plastic Easter egg. Pull the cap off and you get a whole nut.It takes a little practice but once the routine is established, the shelling goes fast.I put the empty shells in a powerful blender and made compost for my herbs. I am going to try to mix the grinds with sand and plant some herbs.Obviously, I am happy with this purchase. Whole nutmeats and organic dry compost. Win win.

Walnuts can usually be removed in one piece.

The main opening is too large for almost all nuts. Even Brazil nuts were too small to be cracked in the main chamber and had to use the outer portion, which made it messy. Only reason I got this one was because the chamber looked like it would contain most of the shells, but you can’t crack almonds, hazelnuts, pecans or even smaller walnuts in there since it’s too big. Needed to use the outer portion for every nut, so you’d be better off with a standard cheaper nutcracker. It is sturdy and seems decent quality. But you need huge nuts for this thing to work properly.

Works great..!

This was disappointing. It’s made for large nuts and apparently there is a small section in the handle for small ones such as hazelnuts. But, it’s very difficult to use.I don’t recommend it.