Chestnut Marking Knife

This beautifully crafted knife from Italy is perfect for scoring chestnuts prior to cooking.

Chestnut Marking Knife

Any who has experienced exploding hot roasted chestnuts will appreciate the importance of having the leathery chestnut shell cut before cooking. Chestnuts are almost 50% water so if the outer shell is not cut (marked) then steam builds up inside the nut as it roasts until the pressure builds to a point where the nut actually explodes. This beautifully crafted knife from Italy is perfect for scoring chestnuts prior to cooking. No more having to dangerously juggle a kitchen knife. This knife has a small sharp blade and molded handle which is perfect.