About Us

What is a PumperNik?

At PumperNik, we believe it shouldn't be embarrassing to use the restroom. That's why we've designed products that allow you to handle issues at the toilet hasslefree. The PumperNik is a tool used to break up pesky stool which is too large to flush. The plunger is an outdated and primitive tool. It is messy and awkward. Not to mention it can leave a lot of marks. We are here to help you flush with ease, especially when the plunger just won't cut it.

A toilet knife isn't just a gag gift to buy as a joke for a friend. It can be so much more! Our vision is to see the toilet knife become a regular part of every bathroom. To this end, we offer many different options to suit your individual needs.

The word pumpernik is a play on the word pumpernickel. As many folks know pumpernickel is a type of rye bread. What you may not know is the word has an origin in the Germanic vernacular where pumpern was a synonym for being flatulent, and Nickel was a form of the name Nicholas, commonly associated with a goblin or devil. Hence, pumpernickel means "devil's fart", a definition accepted by the publisher Random House, and by some English language dictionaries, including the Merriam-Webster Dictionary.

We were so inspired by the etymology of this common word, we adopted it as our company name, and the name of our flagship product, the PumperNik!

It's not entirely uncommon, when having candid conversations with close friends and family, for the topic of bowel movements to come up. On more than one occasion we have heard funny, and sometimes devastating, stories about what has happened when someone's stool was just too big to make it down the toilet without intervention. On top of that, some medical procedures have the unexpected side effect of causing large and difficult stool, which can lead to discomfort and embarrassment for our loved ones. We don't want anyone to feel bad for such reasons. That's why we've created products to help you. PumperNik is here to help you flush with ease!