I've met the guy who invented this! He was incredibly nice to me and sent me home with free seed, fruit, a few plants, and some shared knowledge. Great guy.
I laughed when you commented on your hands. Growing up, my dad's hands were always stained....he was a mechanic. My nails are perpetually full of garden dirt, and I'm usually barefoot, so the toes suffer also....
For those trying to find out how to order this in October 2023, I found this in a backdoor search (not linked from their website): "ATTENTION ALL CUSTOMERS: please hold all order until further notice. I will try to fill all outstanding orders as soon a possible. At the present time I will be undergoing pre-treatment for cancer. Will try to keep you updated on status. Thanks, Gerald Gardner"
I clicked on the link to the master nutcracker website. It has information on shipping, but I don’t see any order form to click on to find out the price of the nutcracker.
Handy little tool there. Thanks for pointing out the nut shell stain on your hands. I'm very interested in natural stains and dyes. I have heard wood could be finished with nut shell stain, but haven't tried it yet.
It definitemy can be stained with the juice from the pulp exterior. It's full of tanins. Just use the water drained from the sheats (let to cold-infuseint it, just a day to much longer) It also renders the wood less apetizing for many bugs
Thanks so much for this video. I have been collecting shag-bark hickory nuts and have succeeded in cracking fewer than 20 nuts. I just about gave up! I will order it today.
I got one a nd it is the best units i have ever used now have 154 pounds of nut in shell so will have a bit of work to do. when they are properly dried
To everyone using the link in 2024, please know that the master nutcracker website is pretty much outdated/broken as of 2/23/24. There seems to be no real solid evidence of it still being in production (that I can find). LEM has made or collaborates with a company called Roots and Harvest which basically copies the design, but seems to be made with inferior parts (reviews mention issues with bolts). Overall, the replica apperas to get the job done for most people after some slight modification if issues arise.
I found this in a backdoor search (not linked from their website): "ATTENTION ALL CUSTOMERS: please hold all order until further notice. I will try to fill all outstanding orders as soon a possible. At the present time I will be undergoing pre-treatment for cancer. Will try to keep you updated on status. Thanks, Gerald Gardner"
English walnuts are too easy, lol. But that's impressive with the hickory and black walnuts. I've always used a vice, but your tool looks like it works really well, and efficiently enough to be practical for a lot of nuts! I'm with you that Shagbark hickory nuts are the best tasting nuts of all. I think, followed by the Shellbark hickory, then black walnuts, then pecans, then English walnuts, then hazelnuts. Chestnuts are in there somewhere, but since they get cooked first, I don't count them the same way. Here's to an enjoyable winter of eating nuts! They are so underappreciated as real food.
@@edibleacres If you find another source let me know. I really don't want to have to buy a knock off. I have been looking for a walnut cracker that doesn't take much strength to use and this one looks like it will work. I was going to mount one on a wall, put a plastic shield around it. with a bucket to catch the cracked walnuts.
I just found your channel, and love the info that you share, thanks. I also just started a green house this year and started many fruit trees from seeds, keep up the great videos,// mark from Indy.
Really VERY worth investing in. Believe me, I've cracked many black walnuts with a pair of pliers and a hammer, sitting on the concrete with goggles on :) This is an upgrade!
Coconut oil will pull that from your hands.🙏🥥 Great video. I was going to make a joke about how my wife is a Master Nut Kracker.....but decided against it. 😂
Thank you for the video. Would you happen to know if there is a tool or machine to process a handful at a time instead of one by one, it will take some time?
Cracked walnuts the other night, made a heck of a mess. But the banana bread was great.is it better to crack them from the side or the ends thanks for your help.
I'm collecting old black walnuts that aren't edible and burning them in my water stove like coal. I'm working on a method for dehusking. I like your method for dehusking.
Anyone know if he still makes them? Their website is very vague and alludes to health issues. Would love to get my hands on a real (not overseas knockoff) one to send my dad.
as far as black walnuts go, I am able to crack them but removing the meat is a pain! I spend hours and end up with a tiny amount. is there a trick to it? I use a little fork looking tool.
I don't know comparatively how hard to crack the walnuts here in France are, but my husband's technique is to insert the point of a knife into the fibrous joint at the bottom (or non-pointed) end of the nut and twist the blade like a lever or key to pop the two halves apart. The master nit cracker looks great, but I imagine shipping it here would be prohibitive. 😕
@@edibleacres currently there's no phone number, e-mail address, or even family name visible on the website, nor any link to any other page, ordering form, etc. There is a Google map with an address. Maybe they took the ordering part offline because they're out of stock? If I google the address I can find names associated with that address, maybe that's a start. Love the old-school-make-you-work-for-it treasure hunt aspect. :D
I believe thats the price. For a tool that can last indefinitely, cracks the hardest nuts easily, is designed and made by a family in the USA, it's a good deal.
If you want a great and free nut pick you can ask your dentist if they have any old or broken metal tooth picks. (Not sure their actual name) My battle buddies and I pick them up to help clean hard to reach areas in rifles. I'm sure they would work perfect for this, and that you would love a free resource! Cheers, love your videos.
Fantastic. I’m wondering two things - how do you cook & eat them? And if I wanted to plant them, how do I prep and plant them? If you have a video already on either topic I’d be happy with a couple of links for answers :)
I have a hard time keeping them (walnut trees) from popping up all over the place. Before I pick them up to husk them or after I have them in trays to dry out squirrels are grabbing them and planting them for me- everywhere. I always find three or four growing mid-spring in my raised beds that I grow vegetables in. I believe if you simply bury them a couple of inches of soil they will grow. I say this because squirrels don't have the internet.
@@edibleacres That's great 👌🏼 The Wikipedia article mentions that it hybridises with Japanese Heartnuts and the resulting "Buartnut" trees are supposedly more robust.
But how about Brazil nuts, Also. I have to bring this whole thing out every time I want a handful (6) of nuts? That is nuts...LOL But thanks for sharing. But this is not for me. OMG that costs $81.00.
Exactly. Any time we can promote a small company making and selling in the USA that doesn't require electric or fuel to run for a VERY long time we yell it to the mountains!
I've met the guy who invented this! He was incredibly nice to me and sent me home with free seed, fruit, a few plants, and some shared knowledge. Great guy.
Sadly they don't sell them anymore. Chinese knockoffs are the only option now.
Always exciting to learn about quality tools. And especially meaningful to buy from a producer in USA. Thanks for the fun demonstration.
I laughed when you commented on your hands. Growing up, my dad's hands were always stained....he was a mechanic. My nails are perpetually full of garden dirt, and I'm usually barefoot, so the toes suffer also....
For those trying to find out how to order this in October 2023, I found this in a backdoor search (not linked from their website): "ATTENTION ALL CUSTOMERS: please hold all order until further notice. I will try to fill all outstanding orders as soon a possible. At the present time I will be undergoing pre-treatment for cancer. Will try to keep you updated on status. Thanks, Gerald Gardner"
I only have about 50 of these trees on my property. Looking at a nut cracker and so far this one is at the top of the list.
I clicked on the link to the master nutcracker website. It has information on shipping, but I don’t see any order form to click on to find out the price of the nutcracker.
Handy little tool there. Thanks for pointing out the nut shell stain on your hands. I'm very interested in natural stains and dyes. I have heard wood could be finished with nut shell stain, but haven't tried it yet.
It definitemy can be stained with the juice from the pulp exterior. It's full of tanins. Just use the water drained from the sheats (let to cold-infuseint it, just a day to much longer)
It also renders the wood less apetizing for many bugs
Thanks so much!
I bought one identical to this in 1992; Working great all these years!!
Thats awesome to know!
How do you contact them? I just visited the website and not even a phone number to call.
It is possible they are winding down business, I'm not quite sure
The link you shared has no option for the order form and no price for the actual tool.
I couldn't find the info either😢
Thanks so much for this video. I have been collecting shag-bark hickory nuts and have succeeded in cracking fewer than 20 nuts. I just about gave up! I will order it today.
My father's family had a black walnut orchard in MO, thanks for posting your video.
It never ends from you. Thanks for sharing.
I'm fortunate enough to own a bench vice. You can learn how black walnuts crack so you get a lot of bigger pieces.
I got one a nd it is the best units i have ever used
now have 154 pounds of nut in shell so will have a bit of work to do. when they are properly dried
Thats an awesome haul!
To everyone using the link in 2024, please know that the master nutcracker website is pretty much outdated/broken as of 2/23/24. There seems to be no real solid evidence of it still being in production (that I can find). LEM has made or collaborates with a company called Roots and Harvest which basically copies the design, but seems to be made with inferior parts (reviews mention issues with bolts). Overall, the replica apperas to get the job done for most people after some slight modification if issues arise.
Thanks for this detailed note, helpful for folks to read for sure!
I want to buy one but he website doesn't have any place to click to order. Help!
I found this in a backdoor search (not linked from their website): "ATTENTION ALL CUSTOMERS: please hold all order until further notice. I will try to fill all outstanding orders as soon a possible. At the present time I will be undergoing pre-treatment for cancer. Will try to keep you updated on status. Thanks, Gerald Gardner"
Where to buy this? Thanks.
I love this, do you think this could crack tropical/sea/Indian almonds?
English walnuts are too easy, lol. But that's impressive with the hickory and black walnuts. I've always used a vice, but your tool looks like it works really well, and efficiently enough to be practical for a lot of nuts! I'm with you that Shagbark hickory nuts are the best tasting nuts of all. I think, followed by the Shellbark hickory, then black walnuts, then pecans, then English walnuts, then hazelnuts. Chestnuts are in there somewhere, but since they get cooked first, I don't count them the same way. Here's to an enjoyable winter of eating nuts! They are so underappreciated as real food.
Thank you for the recommendation. It looks like a very practical nut cracker design.
The website hasn't been updated since oct-2020. I would like to purchase one when available.
So would I! You may need to find another source :(
@@edibleacres If you find another source let me know. I really don't want to have to buy a knock off. I have been looking for a walnut cracker that doesn't take much strength to use and this one looks like it will work. I was going to mount one on a wall, put a plastic shield around it. with a bucket to catch the cracked walnuts.
Company folded. The inventor got old and his heirs sold off the property and wasted the money.
I just found your channel, and love the info that you share, thanks. I also just started a green house this year and started many fruit trees from seeds, keep up the great videos,// mark from Indy.
Best of luck with your new project!
I've seen things like this at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. So simple. A lot easier than using a vise or a hammer.
Really VERY worth investing in. Believe me, I've cracked many black walnuts with a pair of pliers and a hammer, sitting on the concrete with goggles on :) This is an upgrade!
Amazing job on the black walnut! 👍
Thanks for your information,
How can I order one from Australia,,,
Will we get another root cellar tour this year? I really like those
Sure will!
The link in the description only takes me to a page about the cracker. No buttons or index to click on. Might be because I’m using iPhone?
thanks we live near by we may purchase one and visit them
Coconut oil will pull that from your hands.🙏🥥
Great video.
I was going to make a joke about how my wife is a Master Nut Kracker.....but decided against it.
😂
I was gonna laugh but i forgot it wasnt a joke
Cant find it being sold on their website.
Thank you for the video. Would you happen to know if there is a tool or machine to process a handful at a time instead of one by one, it will take some time?
I do not know of a higher speed option.
Incredible how difficult nuts are hard to crack yet, they naturally have sprouted and grown trees for millenia.
They are powerful from the inside. Cell division is no joke
@@edibleacres Is this nut cracker still available? I looked at the website but didn't see a link to click on for ordering info.
Cracked walnuts the other night, made a heck of a mess. But the banana bread was great.is it better to crack them from the side or the ends thanks for your help.
I bet that was great!
I can’t find the price and how to purchase
That is brilliant! Thanks for sharing.
I'm collecting old black walnuts that aren't edible and burning them in my water stove like coal. I'm working on a method for dehusking. I like your method for dehusking.
We use the shells from black walnut in our wood stove to get a TON of heat and then end up with charcoal...
th-cam.com/video/jxBUqk2M3Y8/w-d-xo.html
@@edibleacres that's awesome. Can you heat with the charcoal and basically get a second use from it?
Wow that looks like it works really well!
Anyone know if he still makes them? Their website is very vague and alludes to health issues. Would love to get my hands on a real (not overseas knockoff) one to send my dad.
I really want one, but so far I don't have nuts to crack. Maybe I need to buy more of your trees.
I was wondering about the black walnut staining when I saw your video yesterday. Question answered.
Yep! Without gloves you'll be stained for 2-3 weeks
Hi there, how does it do with butternuts (white walnuts)? Do you do those on the side like the Japanese ones?
This works great with any type of difficult nut. Butternuts we do 'inline' and it works well but you can experiment
Anyone have one of these to sell?
How is it for cracking Brazil nuts? Thanks!
Works really well I believe. I tried it with Macadamia and it worked just perfectly.
Will it crack a kingnut hickory?
Yup
Can it be useful to crack fruit of teak to induce germination
I do not know, sorry.
as far as black walnuts go, I am able to crack them but removing the meat is a pain! I spend hours and end up with a tiny amount. is there a trick to it? I use a little fork looking tool.
It is a slow process basically!
I can't find any contact information on the Master Nutcracker website :(
Not sure that they are active any more...
@@edibleacres That's disappointing 😞
how much?
I went to the website to order a nut cracker but can't see the order form or any way to contact him.
They may not be taking orders, but there is a phone number I believe...
@@edibleacres I couldnt find a phone number either
That's a terrific tool!
I don't know comparatively how hard to crack the walnuts here in France are, but my husband's technique is to insert the point of a knife into the fibrous joint at the bottom (or non-pointed) end of the nut and twist the blade like a lever or key to pop the two halves apart. The master nit cracker looks great, but I imagine shipping it here would be prohibitive. 😕
That would work nicely for English walnuts, but black walnut has no place to insert a knife!
@@edibleacres interesting! I had no idea.😊 I had never heard of Japanese walnuts, either, before seeing your video.
cant figure out how to use the website to order one
I don't believe they let you order on their site...
@@edibleacres currently there's no phone number, e-mail address, or even family name visible on the website, nor any link to any other page, ordering form, etc. There is a Google map with an address. Maybe they took the ordering part offline because they're out of stock? If I google the address I can find names associated with that address, maybe that's a start. Love the old-school-make-you-work-for-it treasure hunt aspect. :D
Wonderful, thank you!
Черный орех (семена) продаете?
Went to their website and did not see a way to order. No contact no nothing.....
What about Brazil nuts?
We've tried those with it and it worked I believe
Their website seems to be down....
Hmmm... try again. It's a tiny site so who knows, maybe so many people went to buy the cracker it crashed the site :)
Does it do well on pecans?
Easy with pecans.
I know how use vice grips they work perfect
Awesome sharing sir ❤️👍
Websites says $100, plus shipping and handling.
I believe thats the price. For a tool that can last indefinitely, cracks the hardest nuts easily, is designed and made by a family in the USA, it's a good deal.
@@edibleacres not questioning the value :-) I was curious of the cost and thought I would let others know the current price.
Thank you for sharing!
If you want a great and free nut pick you can ask your dentist if they have any old or broken metal tooth picks. (Not sure their actual name) My battle buddies and I pick them up to help clean hard to reach areas in rifles. I'm sure they would work perfect for this, and that you would love a free resource! Cheers, love your videos.
Great idea, thanks!
Rack/pinion/toggle marriage. Brilliant design.
Just got back from Hawai’i, would love to see that take on macadamias, haha.
For children .Safety Glasses .Never to young to learn the value of safety glasses . From one who knows the value .
Good point, especially for kids up close to this tool and just learning about it.
me too stained from black walnuts
got 550 pounds of them last week - taking husks off is a CHORE
Just drive over them. 😎
Thanks for sharing
Chud could definitely use this channel.
What about brazil nuts
Cheap arbor press oughta do it
very helpful. thank you
Very good 🌷
That is a good product
works on pecans?
yep
Look it's the guy from christmas
Fantastic. I’m wondering two things - how do you cook & eat them? And if I wanted to plant them, how do I prep and plant them? If you have a video already on either topic I’d be happy with a couple of links for answers :)
We eat them raw, they are great... You can look through propgation playlist we have to see other videos on planting..
I have a hard time keeping them (walnut trees) from popping up all over the place. Before I pick them up to husk them or after I have them in trays to dry out squirrels are grabbing them and planting them for me- everywhere. I always find three or four growing mid-spring in my raised beds that I grow vegetables in. I believe if you simply bury them a couple of inches of soil they will grow. I say this because squirrels don't have the internet.
Do you grow white walnut/butternut? It's an endangered walnut species native to your area.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juglans_cinerea
We do grow those. Beautiful but a little fragile.
@@edibleacres That's great 👌🏼
The Wikipedia article mentions that it hybridises with Japanese Heartnuts and the resulting "Buartnut" trees are supposedly more robust.
Japanese Walnut is a Heartnut
Toller Apparat, allein mir fehlt dabei die Nostalgie🥴
I think we have overwhelmed their website. All I get is a white screen!
It's back up now...
EdibleAcres Thank you! Look s good. Hopefully next year!
Can we have it what will be cost
Some people can only dream of handing so many nuts
Martha Stewart with a man-bun. LOL 😆
Never been described as Martha Stewart, wow... Tons of Bob Ross references but, this one is new!
We just use a hammer I got the black walnut trees in the back yard
Yep that works great too!
Galliard
Cyplenkov be like:" what is this? "
Awesome nuts
Lol! As soon as the video started, I was like: Why is my cat in this video?
That’s our friend Stanley!
@@edibleacres Stanley's adorable! ❤️
We have one that looks just like Stanley! Ours is named Boo, though, so probably not the same one...
@@throngcleaver cool the cat. Love from Vietnam 💚
I'll stick with the Texas Inertia Nut Cracker.
Will that work on black walnuts? Their website says "all soft shelled nuts".
I can crack those nuts with my eyebrows. There is also an invention called a 2 1/2 Lb hammer.
My SO is a master nutcracker...
Miam, I’m hungry!
But how about Brazil nuts, Also. I have to bring this whole thing out every time I want a handful (6) of nuts? That is nuts...LOL But thanks for sharing. But this is not for me. OMG that costs $81.00.
Hands of a crimescene
Look like Jordan Peterson’s younger brother.
nut vid w/ sound
You look like Jordan Peterson. I hate him but ur cool 😊
And then there's this (presumably English walnuts)....
th-cam.com/video/DonEdEUX0aI/w-d-xo.html
Well, if this is not made in cheap China then i am sure it will last.
Exactly. Any time we can promote a small company making and selling in the USA that doesn't require electric or fuel to run for a VERY long time we yell it to the mountains!