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The pictured tool has a circular cutting opening and scissor-like handles. It is an egg topper, designed to remove the upper cap of a cooked eggshell while the egg sits upright in an egg cup.
Step 1: How this style works
Place the circular opening over the narrow end of a cooked egg and squeeze the handles gently, following the tool’s own instructions. KitchenCraft’s manufacturer describes this scissors-style action. It is different from a spring-loaded bell topper, which uses a released weight or spring.
Step 2: Lift the shell cap carefully
Keep the egg stable in its cup. Avoid crushing it with repeated force. Lift the loosened cap and check for shell fragments before eating. Hot eggs can burn, and the cutting edge should stay away from fingers.
Step 3: An old tool needs inspection
The photograph does not establish the metal, maker or age. If the edge is corroded, the hinge is loose or the plating is damaged, do not use it on food until it has been assessed. Clean a usable modern tool according to its care instructions.
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The pictured tool has a circular cutting opening and scissor-like handles. It is an egg topper, designed to remove the upper cap of a cooked eggshell while the egg sits upright in an egg cup.
