How do you break open conker shells?

1. Gather your materials. You will need:

* A conker shell

* A hammer

* A piece of wood or concrete

2. Place the conker shell on a hard surface. Make sure that the shell is flat against the surface.

3. Position the hammer over the conker shell. Hold the hammer so that the head is centered over the shell.

4. Strike the conker shell with the hammer. Use a forceful blow to break open the shell.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the conker shell has broken open. Be careful not to hit your fingers with the hammer.

Method 2: Using a Vice

1. Gather your materials. You will need:

* A conker shell

* A vice

2. Place the conker shell in the vice. Make sure that the shell is held securely in the vice.

3. Tighten the vice until the conker shell breaks open. Be careful not to overtighten the vice, or you may damage the shell.

Method 3: Using a Pliers

1. Gather your materials. You will need:

* A conker shell

* A pair of pliers

2. Hold the conker shell in one hand and the pliers in the other hand.

3. Use the pliers to crack open the conker shell. Be careful not to crush the shell.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the conker shell has broken open.