Nut picks aren’t just for nuts—they’re versatile tools that help separate the edible part from the shell for walnuts, pecans, almonds, and more.
Online users quickly shared their experiences and memories with these handy instruments.
One reminisced: “We used them for walnuts back then. You didn’t get pre-cracked walnuts in a bag when you wanted to bake—you bought a bag of whole walnuts and cracked them yourself.”
Another added: “For nuts—walnuts, pecans, etc.—they came with the nutcracker. They also worked to get lobster meat out of the tiny legs.”
A third user, who grew up near Maine, wrote: “They’re crab and lobster meat picks. I’m lucky to still have my family’s set—lots of occasions to use them growing up!”
Some even found creative uses beyond food: “I’ve used them for their intended purpose, but as an artist, you can find other ways to use them too,” shared one commenter.
Others offered humorous takes: “They’re called olive picks, but you can use them for other things so your hands don’t touch the food,” wrote one. Another joked, “Mostly used to pick your teeth after a big dinner…also helpful for locating cavities!”
Nutcrackers and picks carry memories, from family baking projects to seafood feasts. What are your fondest memories of using them?
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