My new oyster knife design

[Goot]

I based this design off of a Japanese oyster knife that I really enjoyed using, but I hated the feel of the handle:



The tip would roll after a lot of use, so I flattened it out and modified the handle, making it much more comfortable to use. Using .094 AEBL treated at 60-61 HRC and a convex edge, this thing pops stubborn oysters like no other! It's hefty. I'm really satisfied so far with it. I lent a prototype to a private chef who told me it was his favorite oyster knife by far. Hope you like the pics!

 

[opaul]

I like it ! I shy away from sharp pointed oyster knives like the Japanese example. I grew up with opening the oysters in the palm of your hand, that’s just the way my folks did it. That changed a little latter when I went to show a friend how to ‘properly’ open one like that using a Buck 110. Now it’s flat on a table with a glove or shop rag.

 

[KenH]

You may have just came up with a new favorite design for an oyster knife blade shape. I've always seen the old standard blade shape with little change from one knife to another.

 

[John Wilson]

I've never shucked an oyster in my life and have no idea how to do it. When I've seen it done it was exactly what Opaul mentioned... oyster in one hand and knife in the other. I figured I'm exactly the kind of guy who would run the knife right through my hand, because that's the kind of stuff I manage to do.

 

[Goot]

I've never shucked an oyster in my life and have no idea how to do it. When I've seen it done it was exactly what Opaul mentioned... oyster in one hand and knife in the other. I figured I'm exactly the kind of guy who would run the knife right through my hand, because that's the kind of stuff I manage to do.

Yeah, I was thinking of making a quick instagram video demonstrating the "safest" way to do it with a side towel on a table. It's pretty easy after doing it a few times.

 

[Doug Lester]

If it pops open resistant oysters like no other there's nothing else to ask of it. It's a bit strange looking but then you're not going to be field dressing many deer with it.

Doug

 

[Chris Railey]

I like it! I can remember when I was just a boy my grandfather ran a flathead screwdriver through his hand once shucking an Oyster. It left an impression.

 

[reddog72]

I really like the design. The old oyster knives are literally accidents waiting to happen. Thats why they make chain mail gloves for them. Your knife looks precision. Youve got an edge to pry open and an immediate thickness with no point to reduce chances of serious injury. Kudos, brother ! a real contribution