The Cracker may have had more in common with the conventional nutcracker, taking a form like tongs or including a compressing compartment; nevertheless, the designer opted to invent a unique utensil for shelling protein-rich kernels with a rudimentary yet refined method.
Michal Fargo's solution was to make a full porcelain cast that resembled the shape of a pecan, with its smooth surfaces and teardrop form. One side of the Cracker has a couple of gentle grooves worked into it, facilitating the comfortable placement of the user's fingers for optimal grip. Now, to break the protective housing of your choice nut, simply hold the Cracker towards your fingertips and place the edible closer to your palm. Make a fist and the ceramic stone will fracture the nutshell.
Kernel-Copying Shellers
Cracker Emulates a Pecan Shape as a Logical Form for This Manual Implement
Trend Themes
1. Nutcracker Innovation - Opportunities for disrupting traditional nutcracker designs and creating unique utensils.
2. Pecan-shaped Tools - Development of kitchen tools that mimic the shape of pecans for ergonomic and user-friendly nut cracking.
3. Rudimentary Refinement - Creating simple yet effective methods for shelling protein-rich kernels in a more user-friendly manner.
Industry Implications
1. Kitchen Utensils - Innovation in nutcrackers and other tools used for food preparation.
2. Ceramics - Advancements in ceramic materials and techniques for creating durable and efficient nutcrackers.
3. Food Packaging - Designing protective housings for nuts and other food items that can be easily cracked with innovative tools.