Decorative Nutcrackers in the form of wooden carvings of a soldier, knight, king, or other profession have existed since at least the 15th century. These nutcrackers portray a person with a large mouth which the operator opens by lifting a lever in the back of the figurine. Originally one could insert a nut in the big-toothed mouth, press down and crack the nut. Modern nutcrackers in this style serve for decoration, mainly at Christmas time. See the full line of Kurt Adler Steinbach Nutcrackers Series below. The name Steinbach is recognized all over the world for the unique design of their wood carved Steinbach Nutcracker creations developed many years ago by Herr Christian Steinbach - King of Steinbach Nutcrackers. The tradition of creating hand-carved Steinbach German Nutcrackers is being continued by his daughter Karla Steinbach and granddaughter Karolin Steinbach. Karla Steinbach, Vice President of Operations, is the 6th generation to head the company. They are responsible for the product concept development, design, manufacture, and quality control at the Hohenhameln factory in the northern region of Germany. Steinbach Nutcrackers are the most popular nutcrackers in the world and are handed down to future generations. The Steinbach family started making nutcrackers in the 1800's. FREE GROUND SHIPPING in the USA* over $50 on ALL STEINBACH NUTCRACKERS! STEINBACH NUTCRACKERS SIGNED and UNSIGNED AVAILABLE! 2008 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS SERIES 18" MUSICAL PEAR TREE SANTA PART 5 SIGNED! 2008 CHRISTMAS LEGENDS SERIES 17" SWISS SANTA SIGNED! 2008 NEW DICKENS TOWNFOLK SERIES 18" LAMPLIGHTER SIGNED! 2008 CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS SERIES 17" PINEAPPLE SANTA SIGNED! 2008 NEW GIFT GIVER SERIES 18" VINTAGE SANTA GIFT GIVER SIGNED! 2008 WIZARD OF OZ SERIES 16" FLYING MONKEY SIGNED! 2008 18" THOMAS KINKADE WINTERTIME SANTA SIGNED! 2007 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS SERIES 18" MUSICAL PEAR TREE SANTA - PART 4 SIGNED! 2007 CHRISTMAS LEGENDS SERIES 18" DUTCH SANTA SINTERKLAAS SIGNED! 2007 CHRISTMAS CAROL SERIES 16" MRS. CRATCHIT SIGNED! 2007 CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS SERIES 18" CHRISTMAS PICKLE SIGNED 2007 NEW GIFT GIVER SERIES 17" BELSNICKEL SANTA GIFT GIVER SIGNED! 2007 NEW DISNEY SERIES 15" DISNEY MICKEY MOUSE SIGNED! 2007 WIZARD OF OZ SERIES 18" WINKIE GUARD SIGNED! 2007 SHAKESPEARE SERIES 17" HAMLET SIGNED! 12 Days of Christmas Series Dickens Town Folk Series Christmas Carol Series Christmas Legends Series Christmas Traditions Series Wizard of Oz Series William Shakespeare Series Famous Royalty Series Star Wars Series Disney Series Gift Giver Series Great Artists Series Pirate Series Religious Leaders Series Three Musketeers Series Biblical Series Peter Pan Series STEINBACH NUTCRACKERS: 18" NUTCRACKER COLLECTOR COLLECTOR CLUB SERIES SIGNED! 18" AMERICA'S BRAVEST FIREFIGHTER RETIRED! COLLECTIBLE STEINBACH NUTCRACKERS: 20" POLICEMAN WITH DOG GERMAN WOODEN NUTCRACKER SIGNED! 19" 100 YEARS OF FLIGHT RETIRED! Steinbach Nutcracker Collector Book! Hardcover,319 pages,with full-color photos! SIGNED! Steinbach Smokers Collector Book! Hardcover, 256 pages,with full-color photos! SIGNED! THROW BLANKET, PILLOW, TOTE, & PIN Customer Feedback! FREE UPS GROUND SHIPPING in the USA over $50 ON ALL STEINBACH NUTCRACKERS! See Special Home Page Items! ADD A MATCHING STEINBACH ORNAMENT! Our Inventory Is Extensive! 1000's Available! Click Here To Email Us With Your Requests! Thank You for Shopping Us! Website Links! Steinbach Nutcrackers|Nutcrackers|Nutcrackers|German Nutcrackers|Steinbach Nutcrackers|Kurt Adler|2005 Collection|2004 Collection|2003 Collection|German Nutcrackers|Christmas Nutcrackers|Smokers|Music Boxes|Ornament Music Boxes|Ornaments|Mini's|Steinbach Books|Simply Steinbach & Yahoo!|Shopping Cart|Newsletter & Specials|Get to know Us!|Privacy Policy|Index