Traditional oyster shucker. Hand forged and hardened high carbon steel. The “Tang” or handle was hot twisted to provide extra strength for prying open stubborn shells.
The handle is sanded with a high polished piece of stabilized buckeye burl. This burl wood has been resin dyed twice in a vacuum chamber to stabilize the wood. This process produces a order gorgeous dark tortoise color, and aids to increase strength in the handle piece.
This Oyster knife comes in a custom wood box fit to high density foam.
Instructions: Use a towel or oyster clamp (check or message our shop for availability) place tip and insert into the hinge or thin tip side of the oyster. Pry down with a little force. Then twist the blade till the shell opens slightly. Separate the adductor muscle with the tip of the blade.
This technique will do less damage to the meat and decrease the chance for injury.
Blade size: 4” blade. 4” handle.
Blade care:
HAND WASH! only
NOT! dishwasher safe.
Oil regularly and after washing
DO NOT! submerge in water for extended periods
Blade may patina with use. This is normal.
The patina is believed to tell the story of the blades journey or life, and will be as original as the chef who uses this tool.
Product code: Oyster order knife. Oyster shucker. Beautiful dark green and tortoise colored handle.