Cracking a Case ....

[whelenfan]

I have just used a "thinned blade" screwdriver and gently slip it between front and back of the case/slab and once in, twist. You may have to work your way around the perimeter of the case a bit. Very simple, effective and the blade never comes anywhere near the card.

P.S. I had previously customized the driver that I use for some gunsmithing chores, but any blade thin enough to slip in along the edge of the slab will do.

[dabigyankeeman]

Been doing this for decades, I use a pliers to break off and end then stick a thin screwdriver carefully in and move it so that the slab comes apart.

[Section103]

I hold down the case on a table top with one corner laying over the edge. Take a hammer to it, striking away towards the edge. The great thing about cracking Becketts is that they are in the sealed sleeve inside the case. Gives you a little more protection in the process.

[mybuddyinc]

Hammer and oyster knife. Crack and shuck.

[Luke]

Butter knife for SGC cases. Takes 3 seconds.

[asoriano]

Originally Posted by Section103

I hold down the case on a table top with one corner laying over the edge.

I've had a lot of success with this method too. My tool of choice is usually the blunt end of a butter knife.

[FrankWakefield]

Having tried several methods over the years, I settled on what Arnie has in post 13. In the process of intentionally damaging the slab, it's important to not damage the card. This method seems least risky to the card for me.

[Econteachert205]

Step one, break off top corner (I put the case in a vise and snap it). Step two slide a flathead screwdriver under break. Step 3 pry slowly and carefully, case should pop apart. I've done this numerous times with psa and sgc holders, not much with bvg.