Originally Posted by
HillRider
Remember, this is intended as a professional shop tool, not a home mechanics tool, so it's expected to be used on a daily basis. Some crown races/base plates do pop off easily but many on steel or alloy steerer can be very tight. Also, I don't know I'd attack a carbon fork with a screwdriver or razor blade.
... and if you're needing three hands, you're doing it wrong. The suggested use is to mount the TOOL in a work stand, see
Crown Race Removal with the CRP-2 Crown Race Puller | Park Tool