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Ghidini Nut & Lobster Cracker  Crackers

Ghidini Chrome-Plated Lobster & Nut Cracker - 160mm

$10.72 - $10.72
$10.72
$10.72 - $10.72
$10.72
SKU 7744

The Ghidini Chrome-Plated Lobster & Nut Cracker - 160mm is a compact hinged cracker for opening hard seafood shells and nutshells with progressive, controlled hand pressure.

Key Features

  • Dual-purpose jaw profile for lobster and crab shell sections or hard nuts
  • Hinged action applies progressive pressure with more control than striking the shell
  • Chrome-plated steel construction provides a sturdy, polished service tool
  • Compact 160mm format is easy to place at the table or seafood station
  • Made in Italy by a four-generation kitchen-utensil manufacturer

Why Choose This Product

Choose this cracker when controlled pressure and a compact table-ready tool are more useful than brute force. Its hinged steel jaws let the user increase pressure gradually, helping open lobster claws, crab sections and hard nutshells with less mess than striking them and with more control over the delicate food inside. It is also genuinely dual purpose, earning its place outside seafood season. A pick is still needed for narrow shell cavities and seafood shears are better for cutting a clean path through flexible shell; this is the tool for cracking the hard section first.
Simply Hospitality Notes

Simply Hospitality note: Crack lobster or crab only enough to create an access point - excessive force can drive shell fragments into the meat. Seat the hard section securely in the jaws, keep fingertips and the serving plate clear of the pressure line, and squeeze progressively. Pair the cracker with a seafood pick for clean extraction and a finger bowl or shell dish for a more complete guest experience.

Product Guide

Use a lobster or nut cracker for hard, brittle shell sections that need controlled compression. Place the shell in the jaw area that gives secure contact, keep fingertips away from the hinge and squeeze progressively rather than snapping the handles shut. For seafood, crack only enough to create an opening and preserve the meat; use seafood shears for flexible shell and a pick or fork for extraction. For nuts, match the jaw position to the shell size and protect the surrounding area from fragments. Do not use the tool on bones, frozen food or objects too large to seat safely between the jaws.

Brand Guide

About Ghidini: Ghidini Cipriano is an Italian kitchen-utensil manufacturer based in the Brescia region, with four generations of production experience across domestic and professional tools. The brand's Daily collection alone covers around 300 practical kitchen accessories, reflecting its strength in familiar functions made with controlled materials, food-contact safety and consistent production. Ghidini is best understood as dependable, accessible Italian utility rather than luxury serveware: straightforward tools for a defined task, supported by broad manufacturing knowledge and quality checks through the production process. Choose the exact Ghidini format that suits the food and frequency of use, because a wide assortment does not make every cracker, press or preparation tool interchangeable.

Product Details

This is a cracking tool rather than a cutter. The hinged jaws concentrate hand pressure onto a hard shell so the user can create an opening without resorting to a mallet or trying to force the job with ordinary cutlery. Its compact format is suitable for guest table settings as well as back-of-house seafood preparation, and the same geometry makes it useful for many hard-shelled nuts.

Specifications

Product code'7744
BrandGhidini
RangeDaily Kitchen Tools
Product typeLobster and nut cracker
Overall lengthApproximately 160mm
Supplier dimensions10 x 40 x 160mm
MaterialChrome-plated steel
ColourSilver
Country of manufactureItaly
Supplier-listed weight0.1kg
Commercial warranty1 year against manufacturing defects

Care

Hand wash promptly in warm water with mild detergent, rinse and dry immediately, paying particular attention to the hinge and inner jaw surfaces. Do not soak or place in the dishwasher, as aggressive chemicals and trapped moisture can shorten the life of the chrome-plated finish. Inspect for loose hinge movement, flaking plating, corrosion, distortion or sharp damage before service, and replace the tool if the food-contact surface can no longer be cleaned fully.

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  • Care Instructions
  • Dimension Approximately 160mm long; supplier dimensions 10 x 40 x 160mm
  • Weight 0.1

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