OXO Good Grips Oyster Knife
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of OXO Good Grips Oyster Knife
Customer Review: Great knife for the price
Summary: 5 Stars
Now that I've used this knife to shuck several types of oysters (and clams), I'm ready to review. First, even if you have oysters only once a year, an oyster knife is a must. Use anything else, and unless you are a true expert, you will likely: hurt yourself; damage whatever you are using; and have a very hard time opening the oysters.
As for Oxo: Whenever I shop for everyday kitchen tools, I'm always impressed by Oxo's large rubber grips, intelligent design and low price. Then I usually buy something else that costs more but seems more durable and better made. But an oyster knife is not an everyday item, even for me, and it isn't good for much else. The Oxo knife is only $8 and it works very well, case closed. For those who broke or bent the blade the first time they used it, I respectfully suggest that shucking oysters is a job that requires moderate muscle, not Hercules. The blade does scratch a bit, and no doubt you can get a harder and stronger blade for more money. But the handle is great and the blade is the right length, shape and thickness with a useful bend at the tip. Maybe not an heirloom for my grandchildren, but definitely five stars for the (very low) price.
Customer Review: Professional Skill Knife - Not for the amateur
Summary: 5 Stars
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.Customer Review: Great Oyster Knife!
Summary: 5 Stars
Although I really don't have experience with any other oyster knife to compare this knife with... I did quite a bit of research here on Amazon comparing other reviews to this knife. Overall I think this knife did an excellent job opening up 100 oysters during a BBQ I had at my house this past summer. I purchased this knife with a pair of cut resistant gloves, and the set worked perfect. The knife did an excellent job of "biting" into the butt end of the oyster. But of course some of those darn things fought pretty hard against being opened, so with a little more leverage and pressure, the knife caught perfectly into the groove and got that little sucker open. The knife was comfortable in the hand and the larger grip felt like it was a little easier to apply a bit more torque. Although I probably won't use this knife more than once a year... I am happy with this purchase, and would recommend this to anyone.
Customer Review: OK - but there are better choices out there
Summary: 2 Stars
If I needed an oyster knife ASAP, I think I could make do with this one if it were all I could get on short notice or one was made available to me. This is a bent-tip "New Haven" style oyster knife. It's not all that great for the most common technique of hinge-popping (inserting into the slot at the back of the hinge and breaking it open). The polished steel is pretty soft and bent on me the first time I tried using it; the bent tip has now been more or less flattened. It also showed very visible scratches the first time I used it. Similar style/sized knives include the Dexter-Russell S121 (bent) and S126 (straight) as well as the Forschner [Swiss Army Brands] 44693 (bent) or 44692 (straight). I've got the last one myself, and it barely scratches (very hard to tell against the brushed steel) and hasn't bent, unlike the Oxo knife. Dexter-Russell oyster knives are ubiquitous in oyster bars around the US.Customer Review: shuck away!
Summary: 5 Stars
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.