Egg piercer

An egg piercer pierces the air pocket of an eggshell with a small needle to keep the shell from cracking during boiling.^[1]

If both ends of the shell are pierced, the egg can be blown out while preserving the shell (for crafts).^[1]

Examples of egg piercers from the 19th century exist.

References

1 2 "What is an Egg Piercer?". delightedcooking.com. Retrieved 21 March 2026.

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