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From our archives (originally published October 2, 2007), for your gift list consideration…

I think the best thing about this nutcracker is that out of context, on first glance one may not recognize the intended function. I say this is a good thing because usually, nutcrackers are generally quiet gaudy and holiday themed–but one like this could be used year round.

“Two cubes made out of beech, 3″ x 3″ x 3″ (7,5 x 7,5 x 7,5 cm), one with different sized indentations, the other without. How does it work? Simple, place a nut in one of the indentations so it isn’t entirely gone but pokes out a wee bit. Place the other – smooth – cube on top of it. And gently, ever so subtly, give it a good whacking. And voilá, the issue is resolved, the nut is open, not in a million pieces, but just a few, the actual kernel is safe and in one piece, and there is no mess…”