Oxo Good Grips Oyster Knife

Product Description

It takes a pretty tough tool to work its way into an oyster, but that doesn't mean that your hands should bear the brunt of the work. The oversized, soft, non-slip handle on this knife allows you to exert considerable pressure without discomfort.

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #1466 in Kitchen & Housewares
* Brand: Oxo
* Model: 35681
* Dimensions: 1.00" h x 1.38" w x 6.75" l, .50 pounds

Features

* Comfortable, soft handle absorbs pressure
* Rubber handle is nonslip, wet or dry
* Durable stainless-steel blade
* Large hole in base for easy hanging
* Safe to use in dishwasher

From the Manufacturer
Working through a bushel of oysters is simple with the OXO Good Grips oyster knife. Its soft handle is shaped to nestle comfortably in your hand. Even better, the handle won’t slip as the sturdy, stainless-steel blade with its bent tip penetrates and pries open the toughest shells. The oyster knife is dishwasher-safe.

Customer Reviews

Professional Skill Knife - Not for the amateur 5
This is an excellent knife but not for the amateur. It is designed to open an oyster from the side by sliding it along the side groove along the top and bottom shell. By entering from the side you can cut the abductor muscle and flip the top-shell off. It is not a "top-popper" that is designed to open the oyster from the hinge. However, if you sharpen this knife it can be used for hinge-entry by moving the knife with a side-to-side motion while applying pressure, once an incision is made you can then turn your wrist while rocking and pop the hinge. In any case, shucking is an art that you develop over time. I shuck for a living and anyone (a previous reviewer) who takes 20 minutes to open 36 oysters is not a professional but is laughable. The bottom line is if you don't open oysters on a regular basis, and don't really know how to open an oyster, then get a top popper knife with a thick shaft. But if you know what you are doing or want to learn the slick and easy way to open an oyster, this knife is exceptional and I use it every day.

The Best of Three5
I own a total of three oyster knives and this one is by far the best. The tapering at the tip of this knife is the feature I like the best. Also, unlike some broad bladed knives, the narrow blade is easier to insert into the smaller, and yearling, oysters. The handle is not too thin and even allows a decent grip for my wife's smaller hands. The guard could be slightly larger but it's been good enough to save me during the occasional slip.