Oyster Shucking Knife - Oyster Shucker Opener Tool - Professional Edition by Toadfish
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It comes in a box with an open front. Shucking knife of high quality
Keep the knife pressed against the top of the shell as you slide it towards the front once the joint is open enough to slide it in. It'll sever the muscle and make it easier to open. It's also important to keep it as flush as possible with the top shell to avoid wasting any oyster.
Both have the same professional function, but the only difference is the material used to make them.
3 inches
Selected User Reviews For Oyster Shucking Knife - Oyster Shucker Opener Tool - Professional Edition by Toadfish
I shuck a lot of oysters because I work at a busy restaurant's raw bar. I purchased the professional edition because I require a product that will last thousands of oysters. I've tried a lot of different oyster knives from different brands and styles, but none of them compare to the quality of this one, which has a very ergonomic and comfortable handle. The blade is extremely durable, giving me confidence that this knife will last a long time; the pivot is perfect, and the overall weight of the knife feels great. It makes shucking oysters a fun and exciting experience for me again, and it makes all types of oysters easy to work with. I'd give it 5 stars if I could, but I'm docking one for a minor reason, and I'd like to offer some advice: When the handle gets wet, it becomes slick, and after a while of nonstop shucking, I started to worry that my thumb would slip. I'd be 100 thrilled if the handle had some sort of texture where the thumb and index fingers rest. Overall, this knife will not let you down; it is well worth the money.
Even small, difficult oyster shucking becomes a breeze with the right leverage. br>br>I'd had a secondhand knife from Taylor Shellfish for years, but it was too worn to do the job. So, after doing some research, I came to this conclusion. Even if the price is high, I prefer to purchase items that will last. br>br>The construction quality is excellent, and it will undoubtedly last a long time. br>br>As a result, the bent tip is extremely beneficial. To celebrate the new knife, I ordered a dozen Malpeque oysters, which were delicious. It's more difficult to work with the thinner, narrower shells. You must get the knife into the shell and leverage it without breaking it, powering through, or slipping. br>br>Shucking was a breeze, and I noticed that the design makes it easy to ride the top shell while severing the adductor and avoid puncturing the oyster. There were no problems with the oysters because they were perfectly clean. I've had problems with smaller, thinner shells breaking in half during the initial pop (rotate). Because of the curve, this avoided a lot of that. br>br>I am extremely pleased with this purchase.
I work in an oyster bar that serves a lot of people. Knives are in and out of fashion. With the amount of oysters we shuck, we break, lose, and essentially destroy them in a few months. I decided to give this knife a try because of the positive reviews. It has a fantastic blade on it. The design makes it simple to open up even the most obstinate gulf oysters. The handle is something I don't care for about this knife. It's smooth and round, and the handle and your hands are both wet after the first 100 oysters. It became difficult to turn, and I felt as if I had to use more force than necessary to pop the oysters. I like the blade, but I'm thinking about dismantling it and making my own handle.
I purchased this shucker because it was the only one available that could be delivered the next day. I had 3 dozen oysters waiting for me, but I couldn't find my shucker. In the meantime, I was using a flat screwdriver, which works, but as anyone who has done it knows, it's far from ideal. This was delivered the next day (thank you, USPS!). ) and I immediately began working on it. My old shucker was great (and I hope it turns up), but this one will be my backup from now on. This one does a better job of popping tougher shells and feels better in my hand overall; it's also really nice looking, as in I'll use it. probably- keep- it on- It was a little more than I wanted to spend, but now that I have it, I'd say it was money well spent. If this one goes missing, I'll definitely get another one.
I'm always shucking New England oysters such as Duxbury and Wellfleet, and it's good but not perfect. The blade of this knife is too wide and difficult to use if the oyster has a very narrow hinge. I've discovered that my R. The Murphy Duxbury Shucker is far superior. The Toadfish knife's sharp side edges are one of my favorites. It's simpler to cut the muscle by coming across the top shell. As a result, for the time being, I'll use both knives.
It has a solid feel to it. The grip is excellent thanks to the well-designed design. The blade is made of stainless steel and has a slight bend at the end to provide more leverage when opening the oyster and a better angle when separating it from the shell.
From the weight and material of the handle to the knife's design, I own two and am considering purchasing more so that I always have one in each car. I go to the oyster farms on the spur of the moment and don't want to be without this knife; I can't imagine going back to any of the other basic shucking knives.
Oyster shucking is a breeze with this knife. Other shellfish have eluded me. The point is easy to insert into the hinge, and the blade is strong enough to twist the knife and pop the oyster without exerting too much pressure. I do put a small bite on one of the edges to help with slicing the oyster after it has been opened.