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His mouth works as it should and all the parts are there. The lever creates a strong force to crack the nuts outer shell. Ill share with you what we oldtimers cracked nuts with. Not recommended for black walnuts or macadamia nuts. All cast iron christmas nutcracker complete with package of diamond inshell nuts to crack and enjoy. Cracking pecans in the worlds best nut cracker made in. Nutcracker nuts tool shellfish shell lobster crab hazelnut walnut cracker heavy duty nutcracker 4. We like to have them in our ice creams, cakes, and desserts.
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Apr 27, 2017 what is the value of this antique nutcracker. Vintage crackerjack nutcrackers in matte gold, a vintage crackerjack nutcrackers, they are in good used condition with some wear. Browse more than 5,000 antique nutcrackers at the nutcracker museum in neuhausen, germany. This carved antique wooden nutcracker is still capable of cracking english walnuts although i wouldnt try it with the black variety. New crop fancy mix nuts in the shell, packed in a reusable wicker tray. New listingvintage metal squeeze style nut cracker, heavy. This is the finest nut cracker for removing shells from all kinds of nuts, including pecans, brazil nuts, walnuts, almonds, and filberts.
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