A crab cracking tool. The crab cracking tool includes a first member having a first handle connected to a first head portion and a second member having a second handle connected to a second head portion. The first head portion includes a first recess, a second recess, and a first gripping portion and the second head portion includes a third recess, a fourth recess, and a second gripping portion. A cutting tool disposed on the second member extends outwardly from a first end of the second head portion. The cutting tool includes an inner edge having a blade thereon. The inner edge is oriented inwardly toward an outer side of the second member defining an opening therebetween. The first member is pivotally secured to the second member, such that the first second members are configured to pivot between a closed position and an open position.