This cleverly designed and compact nutcracker allows you to store it neatly in your kitchen without taking up too much space. The clean lines of the design feature a subtle notch to secure the nut as you hammer away its shell. A versatile, Irish made utensil, the nut cracker can be used to prepare shellfish for tasty seafood chowders and pasta dishes!nnThe Nut Cracker set also makes for a perfect Irish gift for the foodie in your life.nn