A Pro Knife for Big Oyster
Rating: 5 out of 5
By Tim
I was given this shucking knife as a gift. I am a professional shucker and I also collect shucking knives, so this gift was perfect for me. I know a small amount about blacksmithing and I can tell this was done by an actual person by hand. You can see it in the marks in the metal. I appreciate that kind of craftsmanship. It's beautifully made, I love the shape of it and it will be a lovely addition to my collection. Which is about as much use it will get. As for a working shucking knife, there are pros and cons. I like the cup for the thumb to rest. I think that adds to the grip capability and also gives your thumb some protection against a fragile hinge shattering. I like the weight of it, although I know other pro shuckers who prefer a lighter tool. My biggest concern about actually using this for oysters is the blade is entirely too thick. This knife is best suited for the big ole oysters you find in ten southern US. I tend to shuck northeast US oysters, which are smaller and have delicate points of entry. I would have to take this knife to my knife sharpening guy to grind some edges on this thing if I wanted to use it beyond for display purposes. So overall I love this knife, I love how it looks and I am happy it's part of my collection. But if someone reading this wants to know if it can be used practically, the answer is: it depends. Bigger oysters are best for this one.