Are there any reasons to get an expensive oyster knife?
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Are there any reasons to get an expensive oyster knife?
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I think this depends on how much shucking you intend to do. In my limited experience, shucking seems to place a lot of stress on the blade, so logically a forged blade vs a stamped blade should be a reasonable deciding point.
Other than that, the main consideration is probably the comfort level you have with the handle. Rubber vs. wood vs. plastic are probably your main choices here.
Realistically you can probably pick up a one time use shucker for a trip to an oyster farm or what have you for about 5-10 bucks, or go all out with a $50 Wusthof.
Practically speaking, unless you’re shucking professionally or for a huge group of people, I find a basic shucker to be good enough for a dozen oysters. Another important thing to remember is to use a towel to help balance and prevent the oyster from slipping. The towel also helps guard against knife slips and self-stabbing.
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I am a waterman and have found the best oyster knife in the world.
I have been a Dexter Russell man for years but this knife kicks a$$.
I’m not kidding and do not work for the manufacturer.
The trick to this knife is that it does not have a sharp edge. Instead it has clean 90 degree angles which pop an oyster as nothing I have ever seen.
It costs les…
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There is absolutely no reason to purchase an expensive oyster knife. None. One of the most popular oyster knives is Boston-style 4″ Dexter-Russell oyster knife. It’s NSA-certified and can work through a bushel lickety-split. These knives are about $12. It’s also one best-selling oyster knives on the market.
Two major considerations are the length of the blade and comfort level, as Anon answered. Contingent upon the type of oyster you are shucking a longer blade may be more appropriate. The knife—as you are firmly nudging it into the shell—should comfortably fit into your hand. Dexter Russell has a large selection of handle sizes and blade lengths. If you’re moderately adventurous, shape the handle to fit your hand Knife handles are commonly made of wood, horn, plastic, and rubber, the least common.
I believe that the reason that most people don’t get an expensive oyster knife is because they’ve seen one and or don’t shuck often, if at all. Personally, I own a 22 Dexter-Russell, Boston-style with a wooden handle. It’s a little plain Jane but it was my first oyster knife that I’ve purchased. It rusts in hours if I don’t oil it immediately. I have a few others (Japanese and French styles) but I keep coming back to the 22 as it’s the first one I learned to shuck with.
Fast forward. A few years I discovered that Laguiole and C. Hugo Pott sell oyster knives and range from $80-$210. Is there any reason for me to upgrade? No. Will I? Probably but I’ll still use the 22. Yes, because the craftsman that made the knife is dedicated to his craft and I appreciate quality. Function then form, and there are many beauties. Truthfully, I’d rather make my own oyster knife (knife envy below). When that day comes, I proudly show it to you.
Update 11/10/11 : Chuck Schuette (Gambrills, Maryland) wrote an article in Blade magazine (2/2012) on how to make an oyster knife. Pure beauty!
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