MasterClass Stainless Steel Crab Claw and Lobster Crackers, 17 cm
Product description
At 17 cm (6.5 Inch), these MasterClass stainless steel crackers are designed for opening crab and lobster claws at the table or during seafood preparation. Their wide-angled shape and serrated inner teeth are intended to hold hard shells as you apply pressure, while the contoured, claw-shaped handles give you a substantial grip.
The polished silver finish keeps the design simple enough to sit alongside serving dishes. They are made for a specific job rather than general kitchen cutting, so they make most sense when crab or lobster is part of your meals from time to time.
What matters most
The useful detail here is the combination of a wide angle and serrated teeth. The teeth are designed to grip the shell and help reduce slipping as you crack it, the handles are shaped to make the tool easier to hold while applying pressure. That should be more purposeful for claws than relying on a basic nutcracker or trying to prise shells open with a knife.
The crackers are stainless steel with a mirror-polished finish, and the product information lists a 10-year MasterClass guarantee. No guarantee terms are provided here, so treat that as a stated cover period rather than an indication of what every claim includes. The main care point is straightforward: they are not dishwasher-safe and need to be washed by hand.
Size & fit
The product is listed as 17 cm (6.5 Inch), the dimensions are also given as 16L x 6.5W centimetres. Its claw-shaped handles are described as thick, curved and contoured, rather than slim or flat. This is worth considering if you prefer a tool that gives you a fuller hold when working on a hard shell.
It suits you if you want a dedicated cracker for crab and lobster claws, with a design intended to grip the shell as pressure is applied. If you mainly need an all-purpose kitchen tool, this specialist shape has a narrower role. It might not be a great match if dishwasher cleaning is essential, as hand-washing is specified.
Everyday use
For a seafood meal, position the serrated inner teeth around the claw and apply pressure to open the shell and reach the meat. The wide-angled design and shaped handles are intended to make that task more controlled than using an improvised utensil. How often do you serve shell-on seafood? If it is only an occasional course, a dedicated cracker may see limited use, for regular crab or lobster meals, having the right tool to hand can make serving less of a struggle.
The silver, polished finish gives it a classic table-ready look, but the practical choice is really about use and care: it is a single-purpose seafood cracker, and it needs hand-washing after use. It is not presented as a tool for opening every type of food packaging or for replacing other kitchen utensils.
Practical questions
What is it designed to crack? It is intended for lobster and crab claws, with serrated teeth described as suitable for gripping lobster, crab and other hard shells.
Can it go in the dishwasher? No. The product information says it is not dishwasher-safe and specifies hand-washing.
What is it made from? The crackers are made from stainless steel and have a mirror-polished silver finish.
Should you buy it?
Choose the MasterClass crackers if crab or lobster claws feature in your meals and you want a dedicated tool with serrated gripping teeth and contoured handles. The 17 cm format and polished stainless steel construction make the intended use clear, while the hand-wash requirement is the main practical trade-off. If you only need to open shells rarely, a separate specialist tool may not be necessary, if you serve shell-on seafood regularly, its focused design is the reason to consider it.