Does a Nutcracker need tevilah? What about Poultry Scissors? Can opener?
asked Mar 25, 2011 at 4:36
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Poultry scissors: no. From the Star-K:
Utensils used exclusively with raw, non-edible food, for instance cookie cutters or a metal tenderizer hammer do not need tevila.
(Assuming you only use them for raw poultry.)
Can opener: no, again from the Star-K.
Can Opener No Tevila
Nutcracker is an interesting one. Nuts are edible raw; the question is if the nutcracker is viewed as coming in contact with the edible food (like a carrot peeler), which would necessitate tevila; or if it's analogous to a can opener, which is only intended to cut apart the metal and leave the food alone. UPDATE: the Star-K replied via email that yes, it must be toveled.
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Their website says - Nutcracker Tevilah with a brocha, if used at the table. Tevilah without a brocha, if not used at the table. star-k.org/articles/kosher-lists/1170/tevilas-keilim-guidelines– JonCommented Apr 15, 2019 at 10:04
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Star-K website mentions shears specifically as needing Tevilah. Whether or not you are supposed to recite a Berachah depends on its use. star-k.org/articles/kosher-lists/1170/tevilas-keilim-guidelines– Seth JCommented Apr 24, 2020 at 11:56