12 Nutcracker »Westmark Nussprofi« Black Edition

Cracking pecans used to be a messy chore, but the lever mechanism on this tool makes it feel effortless. The black finish looks sharp on my counter and doesn't show scratches.

Walnuts don’t stand a chance against this thing—the black finish looks sharp on the counter and the grip is solid enough that I never felt it slip. Cracking a whole bowl took me maybe five minutes, and the shells came off clean without turning the nutmeat to dust.

This nutcracker makes quick work of walnuts and hazelnuts without any mess or struggle. The black finish looks great sitting out on the counter, and it feels sturdy enough to last for years.