Hi Kirt,
> There are special Mac nut crackers around. We have one where a threaded
> bolt is screwed down until the nut cracks and it comes out whole. I have
Yes, they are quite strong. But they have to be made from hard metal,
otherwise they will wear out after a while. I once saw one made from
wood, it didn't last long.
> The wild pigs here on the big island are known for coming down into the Mac
> orchards and feasting on the fallen nuts. One gains a certain respect for
> an animal which could crack Mac nuts in its teeth, no? I hope to taste a
Yes, great!
-Karl