After his grandparents passed away, a young man was going through their belongings and found something that he thought would be of interest to a friend.
Until they did some research online, the two had no idea what these metal objects were.
The metal implements in question are nutcrackers. This nutcracker, which dates back to the ’40s or ’50s, was designed to remove the nut from its shell.
They are useful for cracking open any nut, but are most commonly used for eating chestnuts.
This type of nutcracker was typically included in a larger set of seafood tools that also included implements for cracking the shells of shellfish and picks for removing the meat.
You could also find a chestnut-shaped wooden bowl to go with your nutcracker.
Many of us have fond memories of helping our parents or grandparents with housework that involved using tools like these.
Have you ever used anything like these nutcrackers or picks? Share your most cherished recollections of them here.
Related Posts
Sharon Osbourne breaks down in tears listening to voicemail Donald Trump left her about Ozzy’s death
Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy Osbourne, Donald Trump. Credit: Getty Images, Youtube/TheOsbournes Millions of music lovers worldwide mourned the death of Ozzy Osbourne as he passed away in July,…
Former Navy SEAL who killed Osama Bin Laden sues podcasters after they made controversial claim
Osama Bin Laden, Robert O’Neill. Credit: Getty Images, Facebook/Robert O’Neill Robert O’Neill, a former Navy SEAL who shot and killed Osama bin Laden, is suing a podcaster…
Clove and rose oil: to reduce wrinkles
The Magical Combination of Clove, Rose, and Collagen Often associated with cooking or fragrance, cloves and roses are in fact extraordinary skincare allies. Cloves contain eugenol, a…
Stroke prevention tips: 3 things to avoid after meals and 4 before bedtime
But the good news is that most strokes can actually be prevented. What is a stroke Each year in the U.S., about 795,000 people suffer a stroke….
Why Ryan O’Neal’s son wasn’t invited to the star’s funeral
After his passing in 2023, Hollywood mourned a great actor – but his own son didn’t attend the funeral. After a long battle with leukemia and prostate…
Waking Up with a Wet Pillow: What Your Mind May Be Telling You
1. Stress and Anxiety High levels of stress and anxiety can affect your nervous system and change your sleep quality. When your mind is tense, you may…