Stainless Steel Nutcracker by SCHWARZ
The SCHWARZ stainless steel nutcracker is a professional plier-style tool designed to open walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds and shelled nuts with minimal effort. Made entirely of stainless steel, it combines a robust lever mechanism with an ergonomic handle for a firm grip on the hardest shells. It belongs to the KITCHEN line of SCHWARZ, the Swiss kitchen utensil brand active since 1921.
The SCHWARZ Brand
SCHWARZ was founded in 1921 and is based in Satigny, in the canton of Geneva, as a division of A. Marchon SA. For over a century the brand has built its reputation on three values: sturdiness, timeless design and ease of use. Its collection spans more than 200 cutlery and kitchen utensil items, serving both cooking enthusiasts and professionals in the hotel and catering industry.
Materials and Construction
The tool is manufactured in stainless steel, a material chosen for its resistance to corrosion, its hygiene and its durability. The smooth surface does not retain residue and is easy to sanitise, while the plier-and-lever design multiplies the force applied, cracking even thick walnut shells cleanly. With a weight of 0.5 kg, the nutcracker stays stable in the hand and delivers consistent leverage.
Professional Uses
In a professional kitchen the nutcracker is an everyday ally wherever shelled nuts are processed: shelling walnuts and hazelnuts for cake and bread doughs, preparing almonds for pastry and confectionery, cracking nuts for gelato toppings and garnishes, opening shells for cheese-and-honey boards, and portioning dried fruit for breakfast service. Its precision avoids crushing the kernel, preserving whole halves for plating and decoration.
Cleaning and Care
The nutcracker is dishwasher safe, which simplifies cleaning in high-volume kitchens. The stainless steel surface can also be rinsed and wiped dry in seconds by hand. Stored dry, it keeps its polished finish and shows no rust over years of service.
Pairings and Equipment
It pairs naturally with the other small tools and accessories in your prep station. Restaurants, pastry shops and gelaterias that work with nuts will find it a low-cost, long-life addition alongside graters, peelers and other SCHWARZ utensils available from LAPA.
Who It Is For
The SCHWARZ stainless steel nutcracker is designed for restaurants, pizzerias, pastry shops, gelaterias, hotels and professional kitchens, as well as for demanding home cooks who want a durable, hygienic tool. Over 1,500 restaurants and pizzerias in Switzerland source their equipment and ingredients from LAPA every week.
Logistics and Delivery
LAPA delivers across Switzerland with its own refrigerated and ambient-temperature fleet, reaching Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Lausanne, Bern, Lugano and the surrounding regions. For areas outside the direct delivery network we ship through partner carriers such as Swiss Post, Planzer and Galliker. Order the SCHWARZ nutcracker from LAPA and equip your kitchen with a tool built to last.
