Identify a tool that probably has some obscure culinary purpose.

February 28, 2010 9:26 PM

What is this tool for, please? (1, 2) It was found in a kitchen drawer.
posted by Tufa to Home & Garden (4 answers total)

Looks like it could crack a mean walnut
posted by Juicy Avenger at 9:35 PM on February 28, 2010

Best answer: Pecan Nut Sheller
posted by DB Cooper at 9:36 PM on February 28, 2010 [1 favorite]

Response by poster: It cracks nuts! Thanks!
posted by Tufa at 9:38 PM on February 28, 2010

Best answer: It's a Texan 'York' nut sheller, it doesn't just do pecans.
posted by tellurian at 10:06 PM on February 28, 2010