OXO Good Grips Oyster Knife

by OXO

Product 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

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 1.4 x 1 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004OCLC
• Item model number: 35681
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,930 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #1 in Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Knives & Cutlery Accessories > Specialty Knives > Seafood Knives
  • #56 in Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Utensils & Gadgets > Specialty Tools & Gadgets

Product Description

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.

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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars shuck away!, February 25, 2007

By 

Mike Wong "painrelief" (Setauket, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: OXO Good Grips Oyster Knife (Kitchen)

i read all the reviews before i bought this knife, some were pretty helpful and some were pretty inaccurate. For one, this knife is not for professionals. I've only learned how to shuck oysters recently. I only know one technique so far - going straight for the hinge. Just work at the hinge a few runs, and once you feel the hinge giving, slow down and ease back on the force, the gently twist and you're in. I haven't tried to slide the knife along the side of the oyster, but i suppose that would work too.

also, three comments mentioned that this knife is "wimpy," "garbage," and a "waste of time." I don't really agree with them. I've purposely tried to bend this knife. the only thing that gave is the "pop" of the oyster. It's fairly sturdy, and for under 10 dollars, i don't think I can complain.

I recommend this knife, whether amateur of not. cheers and enjoy your meals.

45 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Professional Skill Knife - Not for the amateur, December 3, 2005

By 

Ron Buck (Wellfleet, MA - Oyster Capital) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: OXO Good Grips Oyster Knife (Kitchen)

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.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of Three, May 5, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: OXO Good Grips Oyster Knife (Kitchen)

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.