Pyrometric_Cone_separator

There is a company who has been producing pyrometric cones for a very long time. Recently, they modified how they package these cones and for the life of me I am unable to separate the now joined cones with my clumsy monkey paws. I have read the instructions, I have watched the video, but still I destroy more cones than I seperate leaving only 1 in 5 useful.
UNTIL NOW.
I am able to slide said cone into the separator, and gently squeeze until I feel the blissful sound of the successful "snap."