When it comes to the “competitive sport” of ‘walnut crushing’, there are many avenues to achieve world record status. You could crush the nuts with your elbows, head, open hand or closed fist – and that’s the particular arena that a German man plies his craft in.
66‑year‑old Mr. Hammerhand has shattered expectations along with A LOT of walnuts.
Mr. Hammerhand crushed 293 walnuts in 60 seconds.
An impressive feat made all the more difficult as Mr. H was holding a raw egg in his striking hand.
Only amateur nut crushers are allowed to use hard-boiled eggs whilst competing – this according to the walnut fist-crushing by-laws.
And to answer your question, YES, this is indeed a world record for Mr. Hammerhand.
66‑year‑old Mr. Hammerhand has shattered expectations—crushing 293 walnuts in 60 seconds, all while holding a raw egg in his striking hand: world record.pic.twitter.com/MhkmeoF3bA
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) August 7, 2025
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