Would like recommendations on a good oyster knife
 

On a hunt for a good oyster shucker. The offerings I've found include:

1. The Oxo "Good Grips". Normally at the top of the list for an item
like this, but the reviews posted on Amazon's site say it's a flimsy
piece of junk.
2. I bought one last month; the thin awl shaped one with the pear
shaped wooden handle was a huge struggle to open 6 oysters. After my
first use, it's developed rust around the shield, and has stains that
won't come out. Hard to use. More junk.

Looking for a good one. Anyone with a tool tip they'd like to share?
Pierre

"Pierre" > wrote in message
ups.com...
> On a hunt for a good oyster shucker. The offerings I've found include:
>
> 1. The Oxo "Good Grips". Normally at the top of the list for an item
> like this, but the reviews posted on Amazon's site say it's a flimsy
> piece of junk.
> 2. I bought one last month; the thin awl shaped one with the pear
> shaped wooden handle was a huge struggle to open 6 oysters. After my
> first use, it's developed rust around the shield, and has stains that
> won't come out. Hard to use. More junk.
>
> Looking for a good one. Anyone with a tool tip they'd like to share?
> Pierre
>
Some people just use a bottle opener.
http://www.acemart.com/merchant.mv?S...Code =AAATAP1

> "Pierre" > wrote in message
> ups.com...
>> On a hunt for a good oyster shucker. The offerings I've found include:
>>
>> 1. The Oxo "Good Grips". Normally at the top of the list for an item
>> like this, but the reviews posted on Amazon's site say it's a flimsy
>> piece of junk.
>> 2. I bought one last month; the thin awl shaped one with the pear
>> shaped wooden handle was a huge struggle to open 6 oysters. After my
>> first use, it's developed rust around the shield, and has stains that
>> won't come out. Hard to use. More junk.
>>
>> Looking for a good one. Anyone with a tool tip they'd like to share?
>> Pierre
>>
http://www.ontarioknife.com/indagr3.html#oyster
Best I've seen

"Pierre" > wrote:
> On a hunt for a good oyster shucker. The offerings I've found include:
>
> 1. The Oxo "Good Grips". Normally at the top of the list for an item
> like this, but the reviews posted on Amazon's site say it's a flimsy
> piece of junk.
> 2. I bought one last month; the thin awl shaped one with the pear
> shaped wooden handle was a huge struggle to open 6 oysters. After my
> first use, it's developed rust around the shield, and has stains that
> won't come out. Hard to use. More junk.
>
> Looking for a good one. Anyone with a tool tip they'd like to share?
> Pierre

I've been shucking my own oysters for about a dozen years, and have tried
many oysters knives in that time. Aside from just getting the oyster open,
there is slicing the abductor muscle cleanly, plus durability of the blade.
Tips often break off.

The best one I've found is made by the Ontario Knife Company
(www.ontarioknife.com). This is their web page with the oyster knife:
http://www.ontarioknife.com/indagr3.html#oyster. That's basically the one I
have, except mine has a wood handle. I bought a few of them in case I never
saw them again. I got them at my local neighborhood hardware store. Their
web site lists the web sites for a bunch of retailers, but the ones I
checked didn't list the oyster knife. If you contact them directly, maybe
they can tell you who handles their oyster knife.

Another knife I like a lot is one that Williams Sonoma used to carry. They
don't list it on their web site any more. It was made in France and had a
rosewood handle, with brass rivets. It was a bit more delicate than the
Ontario Knife Company model.

wff_ng_6 wrote:
<snip>>> Another knife I like a lot is one that Williams Sonoma used to
carry. They
> don't list it on their web site any more. It was made in France and
had a
> rosewood handle, with brass rivets. It was a bit more delicate than
the
> Ontario Knife Company model.

Thanks to those who shared their experiences. The Ontatio knife looks
like it's the one to hunt for.

Pierre

http://www.chefdepot.net/mundial20.htm

This is going to seem odd, but there are different oyster knives for
different oysters. I suggest that you contact the local oyster supplier
and ask him/her. The anatomy of oysters varies from area to area, and
you will need to use the knife designed for your particular type.
Mike Acord

Pierre wrote:
> On a hunt for a good oyster shucker. The offerings I've found include:
>
> 1. The Oxo "Good Grips". Normally at the top of the list for an item
> like this, but the reviews posted on Amazon's site say it's a flimsy
> piece of junk.
> 2. I bought one last month; the thin awl shaped one with the pear
> shaped wooden handle was a huge struggle to open 6 oysters. After my
> first use, it's developed rust around the shield, and has stains that
> won't come out. Hard to use. More junk.
>
> Looking for a good one. Anyone with a tool tip they'd like to share?
> Pierre
>