HomeMy WebLinkAboutSAMPLE4How to Open a Coconut
Opening a coconut can either be fast and easy or it can be sloe and frustrating. It
all depends on the tools and experience you have. The two main ways the "pros"
do it is either with a machete -hype knife or with a metal stake.
THE WRONG WAY
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I am acquiring practice opening coconuts with a sharp metal stake-- wooden
sticks break and splinter. I have tried opening coconuts with a machete, but fears
of forever being called "Lefh ' have made me afraid of doing this too often.
Estimate where the inner shell is, and avoid stabbing that area.
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Select a corner
to stab,
drive stake
through husk,
keenine fineers away!
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tear away coconut
husk.
Repeat this process until a good amount of inner shell is
shoving. Then, smash or stab open the inner shell and enjoy!
Reprinted with permission from NICE PLACES TO LIVEI, C1995TomWayman
Paying someone to do it