Hex Full Set

The Hex Nutcracker is a celebration of the humble screw thread mechanism, regarded as an understated masterpiece of engineering. Spherical flyweights drive the large custom bolt downwards with controlled and efficient force; the grip and momentum provides a smooth, gratifying action, opening the most stubborn shells with ease. The satin surface of the bolt and cross bar contrast strongly with the roughness of the forged steel balls.

The body of this Limited Edition Hex series consists simply of an M42 steel nut, a hefty industrial relic given new purpose. The chemical blackening exhibits the range of machined surfaces, evidence of the original manufacturing processes.

The accompanying bowl and tray, precisely machined from oak and beech, are for the nuts and discarded shells respectively. The bowl nests inside the tray, to be carried and displayed as one. The removable handle, topped with a bronze ball, is held in place by rare-earth magnets concealed within the wood. This set reinstates a calming elegance to the act of cracking a nut open before eating it. Best accompanied with a drink of your choice.