Anwenk Pecan and Walnut Nutcracker Plier
- Material Type: Aluminum
- Item Weight: 0.44 pounds
- Unit Count: 1
- Number of Items: 1
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A capable everyday nutcracker for common nuts, with an honest limit on the hardest shells that a buyer should plan around.
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ASIN: B01AICF5NGModel: Nutcracker-011Category: Nutcracking Tools
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Overview
A spring-loaded plier-style nutcracker from Anwenk, built with a die-cast aluminum body and wood handles for cracking pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts and almonds.
The spring loading resets the jaws after each squeeze, and the maker is direct about its limits: it is not rated for black walnuts, macadamia nuts or other especially hard shells. The wood handle grip is meant to stay warmer in hand than an all-metal tool, and the same plier hole doubles as a bottle opener.
- Spring-loaded plier action
- Die-cast aluminum body with wood handles
- 2 inch maximum plier hole diameter
- About 6.89 inches long
Who it's for
Anyone who regularly cracks softer-shelled nuts like pecans, hazelnuts, almonds or regular walnuts and wants a spring-assisted plier instead of a traditional hinge cracker. Not for anyone whose main use case is black walnuts or macadamia nuts.
Pros and cons
- Spring loading speeds up cracking a batch of nuts
- Wood handles stay comfortable in cold weather
- Doubles as a bottle opener
- 2 inch plier hole fits common nut sizes
- Not rated for black walnut or macadamia shells
- Die-cast aluminum body, not stainless steel
Performance notes
The spring loading returns the jaws open after each crack, so working through a batch of nuts becomes a repeat squeeze rather than a full reset each time. The 2 inch maximum plier hole diameter fits most common nut sizes, and the wood handles cushion the grip on the aluminum frame, including in cold conditions when metal handles would chill the hand.
Specifications
| Brand | Anwenk |
|---|---|
| Model | Nutcracker-011 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.44 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 7.5 × 2 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Color | Wood Handle |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Number of Items | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Will this crack black walnuts?
The maker states it may not work for hard black walnuts, macadamia nuts or similarly hard shells.
What is the maximum nut size it can open?
The plier hole diameter maxes out at about 2 inches.
Can it be used for anything besides nuts?
Yes, the listing notes it can also work as a bottle opener.