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Bottle Breacher on Shark Tank

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Bottle Breacher makes bottle openers crafted from real .50 caliber bullet casings, often customized with engraving. The products are popular as gifts for groomsmen, veterans and holidays, and are produced by a veteran-founded business.

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⏱ Bottle Breacher in 30 seconds

The ask$150K for 10%Valued at $1.5M
In the tankDeal: $150K for 20%With Kevin and Mark
After the showDeal closedSurvived due diligence
TodayStatus unconfirmedSold by its founders to new owners (2022)

Bottle Breacher Shark Tank deal

Asked for: $150,000 for 10%
Asking valuation: $1.5M
Result: Deal
Final deal: $150,000 for 20%
Deal valuation: $750K
Sharks: Kevin O'Leary, Mark Cuban
Founders: Jen and Eli Crane
From: Tucson, AZ
Aired: Nov 7, 2014

Asked

$1.5M

Got

$750K

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The pitch

Video: Bottle Breacher - Beyond The Tank · ABC on YouTube

Jen and Eli Crane from Tucson, AZ pitched Bottle Breacher in Shark Tank Season 6, Episode 8 (aired Nov 7, 2014). They asked for $150,000 in exchange for 10% equity, valuing the business at $1.5M. The entrepreneurs walked away with a deal from Kevin O'Leary and Mark Cuban: $150,000 for 20%. That put the final valuation at $750K, 50% below what they originally asked for.

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What happened to Bottle Breacher after Shark Tank?

Status unconfirmed Last checked November 1, 2026

Our checks

Nov 1, 2026: Removed the link to the company's website because the website's home page is gone.

Former Navy SEAL Eli Crane and his wife Jen made bottle openers out of .50-caliber bullet casings, and Mark Cuban and Kevin O'Leary split a $150,000 deal for 20%. Looper reports production rose from 175 to about 1,000 units a day and sales jumped from $500,000 to $2.5 million within three months of the episode. In April 2022 the Cranes sold the business to Mike and Amber Wall, who have added coolers, coasters and other patriotic merchandise. Eli Crane was elected to Congress from Arizona that same year.

✅ The on-air deal closed after due diligence.

Timeline since the show

2014
Mark Cuban and Kevin O'Leary jointly invested $150,000 for 20%
2015
Sales grew from $500,000 to $2.5 million within three months of airing, per Looper
2018-10
Appeared on 'Beyond the Tank' over back-order problems
2022-04
Founders Eli and Jen Crane sold the company to Mike and Amber Wall

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Frequently asked questions

Did Bottle Breacher get a deal on Shark Tank?

Yes. Bottle Breacher got a deal with Kevin O'Leary and Mark Cuban for $150,000 and 20% equity.

Which Shark invested in Bottle Breacher?

Kevin O'Leary and Mark Cuban invested in Bottle Breacher on Season 6 of Shark Tank. Note that some on-air deals change or fall through during due diligence.

Is Bottle Breacher still in business?

We couldn't confirm whether Bottle Breacher is still operating. Its website did not respond at our last check (November 2026). Readers can share updates in the reviews.

What season and episode was Bottle Breacher on Shark Tank?

Bottle Breacher appeared in Season 6, Episode 8, which first aired on November 7, 2014.

Where can I buy Bottle Breacher?

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What was Bottle Breacher's valuation on Shark Tank?

The founders valued Bottle Breacher at $1,500,000 when they entered the Tank, and the final deal valued it at $750,000.

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