{"title":"Cracking Tools","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for control and clean removal, our cracking tools help you get the most from every nut. Built for durability and ease of use, these are essential for anyone serious about processing black walnuts efficiently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shear-1","title":"Single Walnut Shear – Heavy Duty Nut Cracking Shear for Clean Shell Removal","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-product-template\" class=\"shopify-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"prod-7415613915309\" class=\"clearfix show-extra-buttons\" data-section-id=\"product-template\" data-section-type=\"product\" data-show-preorder=\"yes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNewest Version of Shears:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese shears are designed to break the nut shell off and give you chunkier nutmeats. They’re made of steel and can easily cut through the shells, but they’re sharp, so use caution when handling them. They can cut almost anything except metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not manufacture the shears ourselves; they are primarily made for cutting threads and fine wires. Most of our customers have minimal or no issues with them and are very happy with their performance. Unfortunately, we cannot offer a warranty as the manufacturer doesn’t provide one for us. However, if a new shear breaks, we will replace it for free, and you would only need to cover the postage ($6).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI also recommend checking out these helpful videos on proper shear use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grandpasgoodygetter.com\/pages\/how-to-use-shear-properly\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow to Use Shear Properly\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grandpasgoodygetter.com\/pages\/shears-on-walnut-nut-shells\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShears on Walnut Nut Shells\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IPAMJxfTD00\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVideo 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZUOPhC0PrDA\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVideo 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Tips:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid twisting your hand while snipping, as twisting could damage the shears. Keep your hand straight for smooth cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your walnuts are proving tough to crack, try soaking them for 3-4 days to allow moisture to soften the shells. Depending on shell thickness, this could take up to 7-8 days. Once soaked, let the nuts dry to the touch before cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter two weeks of being out of the hull, walnuts are at their best stage for cracking, and the soaking process helps replicate that condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake sure to check out all our videos and written guides on nut preparation to ensure the best results. Also, don’t forget to keep grease on the camshaft and upper ram every few buckets for optimal performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-product-reviews\" data-id=\"7415613915309\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-product-recommendations\" class=\"shopify-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-recommendations\" data-product-id=\"7415613915309\" data-limit=\"4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"stamped-main-widget\" class=\"stamped-main-widget stamped-main-widget-loading\" data-widget-style=\"standard\" data-product-id=\"7415613915309\" data-name=\"Shear\" data-url=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20251006165559oe_\/https:\/\/www.grandpasgoodygetter.com\/products\/shear-1\" data-image-url=\"\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20251006165559im_\/https:\/\/www.grandpasgoodygetter.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/WhiteShear_large.png%3Fv=1698545097\" data-description='\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Newest Version of Shears:\u0026lt;\/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;These shears are designed to break the nut shell off and give you chunkier nutmeats. They’re made of steel and can easily cut through the shells, but they’re sharp, so use caution when handling them. They can cut almost anything except metal.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We do not manufacture the shears ourselves; they are primarily made for cutting threads and fine wires. Most of our customers have minimal or no issues with them and are very happy with their performance. Unfortunately, we cannot offer a warranty as the manufacturer doesn’t provide one for us. However, if a new shear breaks, we will replace it for free, and you would only need to cover the postage ($6).\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;I also recommend checking out these helpful videos on proper shear use:\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grandpasgoodygetter.com\/pages\/how-to-use-shear-properly\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u0026gt;How to Use Shear Properly\u0026lt;\/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grandpasgoodygetter.com\/pages\/shears-on-walnut-nut-shells\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u0026gt;Shears on Walnut Nut Shells\u0026lt;\/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IPAMJxfTD00\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u0026gt;Video 1\u0026lt;\/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZUOPhC0PrDA\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u0026gt;Video 2\u0026lt;\/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Additional Tips:\u0026lt;\/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Avoid twisting your hand while snipping, as twisting could damage the shears. Keep your hand straight for smooth cutting.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;If your walnuts are proving tough to crack, try soaking them for 3-4 days to allow moisture to soften the shells. Depending on shell thickness, this could take up to 7-8 days. Once soaked, let the nuts dry to the touch before cracking.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;After two weeks of being out of the hull, walnuts are at their best stage for cracking, and the soaking process helps replicate that condition.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Make sure to check out all our videos and written guides on nut preparation to ensure the best results. Also, don’t forget to keep grease on the camshaft and upper ram every few buckets for optimal performance.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;' data-product-sku=\"shear-1\" data-product-type=\"Plier\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stamped-container\" data-count=\"14\" data-widget-style=\"standard\" data-widget-language=\"\" data-widget-show-upload=\"true\" data-widget-show-date=\"true\" data-widget-show-graph=\"true\" data-widget-show-summary-photo=\"true\" data-widget-show-sort=\"true\" data-widget-show-summary-recommend=\"true\" data-widget-show-tab-reviews=\"true\" data-widget-show-avatar=\"true\" data-widget-show-location=\"true\" data-widget-show-verified=\"true\" data-widget-show-share=\"true\" data-widget-show-votes=\"true\" data-widget-show-qna=\"true\" data-widget-show-product-variant=\"true\" data-version=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stamped-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stamped-summary\" data-count=\"14\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shear","offers":[{"title":"white","offer_id":42564142170285,"sku":"GGG Shear","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0339\/4486\/2855\/files\/WhiteShear.png?v=1698545097"},{"product_id":"3-shears-sale","title":"3 Walnut Shears- Heavy Duty Nut Cracking Shears for Clean Shell Removal","description":"\u003cp\u003eSPECIAL DEAL - You buy 3 SHEARS FOR $29.99 plus free shipping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNewest Version Shears - they break the nut shell off and get more chunky nutmeats out of the shells. It can cut anything except metal. It is steel and cut the shells easy now. Be cautious that it is sharp to cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI suggest you watch the video about how to use shear properly. The shears are not under any warranty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLink:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.grandpasgoodygetter.com\/pages\/how-to-use-shear-properly\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/www.grandpasgoodygetter.com\/pages\/how-to-use-shear-properly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.grandpasgoodygetter.com\/pages\/broken-shears-what-to-do\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/www.grandpasgoodygetter.com\/pages\/broken-shears-what-to-do\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.grandpasgoodygetter.com\/pages\/shears-on-walnut-nut-shells\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/www.grandpasgoodygetter.com\/pages\/shears-on-walnut-nut-shells\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"MsoHyperlink\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"MsoHyperlink\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IPAMJxfTD00\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IPAMJxfTD00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZUOPhC0PrDA\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZUOPhC0PrDA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso try to avoid twisting your hand to snip. If you twist your hand, it might break off but unofficially. Just keep straight while you snip the shells.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"3 Shears - Sale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42468385947821,"sku":"Shears3","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0339\/4486\/2855\/files\/3WhiteShears.png?v=1698545065"},{"product_id":"three-magnets-for-sale","title":"Three Magnets for Sale","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"368\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"152\"\u003eHeavy-duty N52 magnets\u003c\/strong\u003e securely hold the shears, small nut ram, butternut ram, and other accessories directly on the walnut nut cracker. This keeps your tools organized, easy to reach, and right where you need them—\u003cstrong data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"367\"\u003eno more lost parts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"368\"\u003eRound Size - 20mm x 3 mm as 3\/4 inch x 1\/8 inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"393\"\u003e🧲 What “N52” Means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"585\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"437\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"437\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"403\"\u003e“N”\u003c\/strong\u003e = Neodymium (rare-earth magnet)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"467\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"467\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"448\"\u003e“52”\u003c\/strong\u003e = strength grade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"526\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"526\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"524\"\u003eN52 is the highest commonly available magnet grade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"585\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"585\"\u003eStronger than N35, N42, N48, and other standard grades\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"615\"\u003e⚠️ Important Safety Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"646\"\u003eN52 magnets are very powerful:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"787\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"682\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"682\"\u003eThey can snap together suddenly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"726\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"726\"\u003eMay pinch fingers if handled carelessly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"787\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"787\"\u003eKeep away from electronics, credit cards, and pacemakers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Three Magnets for Sale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45699911942317,"sku":"3 Magnets","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0339\/4486\/2855\/files\/1769731912062.png?v=1769788898"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.grandpasgoodygetter.com\/collections\/cracking-tools\/magnet.oembed","provider":" Black Walnut \u0026 Hickory Crackers | Grandpa’s Goody Getter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}