[header] How to open a coconut [title] Poke a hole in the top of the coconut. [step] At the top of the coconut, there are three eyes or indentations. One of these is usually the weakest, so use a sharp knife to poke each one. 
When you find the eye that gives most easily, insert the knife into it to create a ½-inch (1.27-cm) hole. [substeps] You can also use a metal skewer or screwdriver to poke a hole in the top of the coconut.