splitting a lobster

[edfurlong]

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So if it's on it's back, you're pushing the knife basically into its face?

Also, do you need a big sharp knife?

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It doesn't really matter if its on its front or back, thats just how I do it. The idea is to kill it by stabbing it in its little tiny brain before cutting it in half.

You do need a big sharp knife, but you could also stab it with a smaller knife and cut it open with kitchen sheers.