Would this be strong enough to cut the top of a thick-shelled duck egg? They're at least twice as tough as a chicken eggshell and have a membrane.
1761956
I think the problem with cutting a duck egg would be that the diameter is going to be too large to fit the circle of teeth over the egg. I've never used a duck egg so I don't know how tough it is. The little scissor points on the cutter are pretty sharp.
1761957
I do not believe it would work well with duck eggs at all. In fact this toper was a bit of a disappointment and I broke down and purchased a French topper from William and Sonoma when it went on sale at half price for $20. With food and kitchen utensils, you always get what you pay for, so buy the most expensive food or equipment that you can afford.
1761958
I'm really now sure because I am unfamiliar with duck eggs. The teeth are very sharp, but the opening is not any larger than needed for the chicken egg -- are duck eggs bigger?
1761959
I have had one for 30 yrs and it would do the trick. I got this and it is so poorly made that I have to be careful with a thin shelled chicken egg. Too bad because it is a really neat invention if made the way designed.
841273
Definitely sharp enough to cut it, unless you're cutting extremely unripe avocados... even then it should still break through the skin and avocado meat, it just may take a little more push.
525910
Yes I think it would be good for that purpose as well. It's actually very strong.
1577124
It is really thick hard (not at all flexible) plastic 1/3 to 1/2 inch probably. I think it might be hard unless you have a good tool.
1721696
It's more like chopping than grinding. Some stuff slips through the blades, some is cut into 1/4" pieces, and some is just mangled, but it does the job. I have not used it on eggshells. BTW, the mechanical parts are sturdy, but the plastic is not. The hinge on the lid broke almost immediately, and the handle to lift the grinding unit out of the housing broke in about 2 months. It's still useable, though.
2277189
I can't speak for others but I've used this pretty heavily since I got it about a month ago and it seems very strong. I can see where someone could break it though...the hinges and panels are from the same molded plastic so if you're very rough with it or bend it improperly it will definitely snap.
1608478
I don't know. This is a very strong item. I have planned to just have a friend of mine break them off, if he can (I read that someone else did that). Since he'll probably have to bend them to do so, I'll see if the bending is enough. It would be a tight fit. I am now using a silicon steamer gadget (purchased at Tuesday Morning but is probably on Amazon too) which has a handle in the CENTER so it can be lifted out. I used it to cook eggs from fridge-cold to hard-cooked, by steaming them for 4 minutes. Worked great. I know I will have a use for such a large colander in the pot, so I will get those handles dealt with---eventually. I don't know. This is a very strong item. I have planned to just have a friend of mine break them off, if he can (I read that someone else did that). Since he'll probably have to bend them to do so, I'll see if the bending is enough. It would be a tight fit. I am now using a silicon steamer gadget (purchased at Tuesday Morning but is probably on Amazon too) which has a handle in the CENTER so it can be lifted out. I used it to cook eggs from fridge-cold to hard-cooked, by steaming them for 4 minutes. Worked great. I know I will have a use for such a large colander in the pot, so I will get... » Read More I don't know. This is a very strong item. I have planned to just have a friend of mine break them off, if he can (I read that someone else did that). Since he'll probably have to bend them to do so, I'll see if the bending is enough. It would be a tight fit. I am now using a silicon steamer gadget (purchased at Tuesday Morning but is probably on Amazon too) which has a handle in the CENTER so it can be lifted out. I used it to cook eggs from fridge-cold to hard-cooked, by steaming them for 4 minutes. Worked great. I know I will have a use for such a large colander in the pot, so I will get those handles dealt with---eventually. « Show Less
803380
Haven't tried it on softboiled eggs but I'm sure it would be fine - just don't add as much water. Only thing I can say bad about it is the fact you have to poke a hole in the egg with the tool they provide, to keep it from exploding and sometimes I break the egg
524911
They are pretty thick to cut if you had something strong enough I would say yes but they are very thick they are awesome tho
1017307
I never tried but I'm sure it could if you have a very sharp utility knife. It is pretty thick.
544395
I haven't tried it on eggplant, but I think it would wirk well. I find that it cuts well, and eggplants need a sharp cutter, in my experience.
431283
I'm not sure, I guess it would not be as strong. You should ask the manufacturer to be sure.
1783791
I have not tried it for that. It might work although it would depend on how sharp the shells are. I use it with the micro-plane(grater) so that I do not take off the skin from my knuckles. Sorry I can't be of more help. Good luck.
2048753
It is quite sturdy and may be ale to cut thing metal screening but chicken wire, I am not sure. There are videos available for this item online with more information.
499140
I'm not sure. But I think it would work. It seems pretty strong with no chipping.
1543161
Probably stronger than you need. I does work very well for ants, scorpions and spiders.
760801
Yes, AND it's very tough. You WILL love it. This is a really high quality product.