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To use this pretty gadget designed by Ralf Krämer in 2000, just slip the point into the walnut shell seam and turn it like a key -- and presto, your walnut shell will be perfectly split in two, each half intact for decorating baked goods or other uses.

It also comes on a long leather band and can be worn as a necklace when not in use!

Available in Europe here and in the U.S. here.

- Kristin Hohenadel blogging from Paris. She can be reached at kristin @ apartmenttherapy . com