# Vice-Like Lumber Shellers Industrial Facility Nutcracker is a Whimsical Workbench-Inspired Utensil By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-01-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-facility-nutcracker References: [leibal](http://leibal.com/products/nutcracker/) & [industrialfacility](http://www.industrialfacility.co.uk/page/projects/kitchenware) The Industrial Facility Nutcracker demonstrates that there are more ways than one to crack a nut. You might be accustomed to seeing two-handled crushers as the most common implement for shelling kernels, but this item exercises compression with better accuracy and improved comfort thanks to an increased surface area and a tight container. The London-based studio has created a [small hexagonal wooden box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legni-collection) with a hole in it, intended for the insertion and the retrieval of your [walnut or your pecan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuffnut). Simply place the hard seed inside and wind down the [oversized screw-like top](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fusion-driver). The threaded timber component of the Industrial Facility Nutcracker will slowly press down against the nut, causing it to split easily for you and making it ready to eat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Whimsical Kitchen Utensils:** Innovative and playful kitchen tools which improve traditional practices, bringing novelty and delight to the user experience. - **Sustainable Woodcraft:** Creating eco-friendly products from high-quality and durable materials that prioritize environmental conservation and social responsibility. - **Precision Compressing Tools:** Designing compressing mechanisms that maximize efficiency and accuracy while prioritizing ease of use and ergonomic comfort. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchenware Manufacturing:** There's a clear opportunity for manufacturers to create a niche market of whimsical kitchen products that merge functionality, humor, and style. - **Sustainable Products Industry:** The Industrial Facility Nutcracker highlights the potential of wooden and ethically sourced materials in eco-friendly product manufacturing. - **Hardware and Tools:** There's a potential for hardware companies to introduce innovative and ergonomic tools that make manual labor more efficient and comfortable. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated Countertop Nut Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pelamatic-electric-nut-cracker.md) - [Springy Safety-Focused Nutcrackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silicone-nutcracker.md) - [Elegant Nutcracker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maillet.md) - [Coconut Opener Pouring Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-faucet.md) - [Industrial Nut Butter Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nut-butter-grinder.md) - [Branded Beer-Opening Nutcrackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beeropening-nutcrackers.md) - [Kitchenware Christmas Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortnums-1707-crackers.md) - [Festive Nutcracker Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specially-selected-hazel-nutcracker.md) - [Single-Serving Nut Milk Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatic-nut-milk-maker.md)