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Clam & Oyster Knives
Made in the United States, Dexter Russell offers the widest range of oyster, clam and scallop knives. Choose a short, strong blade with a large handle for beach grown oysters, or a long narrow blade for curly-edged, delicate oysters. Whatever you need for opening shellfish, you should find the correct tools here at Knife Merchant.
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Dexter 3 in Clam Knife
Dexter Sani-Safe® 3" Clam Knife – S127PCP (10443) Effortlessly shuck fresh clams with the professional-grade Dexter Sani-Safe® 3" Clam Knife. Engineered for durability and hygiene, this essential tool is the industry standard for commercial kitchens, seafood markets, and home enthusiasts alike. Specifically designed for clams, it features a narrow, 3-inch blade with a rounded tip to easily pry shells open and scoop out meat without damaging the delicate shellfish. Learn More$12.85 -
R Murphy New Haven Stainless Steel Oyster Knife with Wood Handle
The R Murphy New Haven Stainless Steel 2 5/8 in. Oyster Knife features a wooden handle. The tip is curved upward to catch the top shell of the oyster and leverage against the bottom for easy opening. This is a Cook's Illustrated Top Pick in which they write: "well crafted, with a simple, comfortable wooden handle that never budged in our hands. It was able to slice oyster muscle without damaging the meat. One shucker noted that it seemed to disappear and become part of your hand." Serious Eats selected this shucker as the Best Overall Oyster Knife. Learn More$15.60 -
R Murphy WellFleet Oyster Knife
Developed by R. Murphy, the Wellfleet oyster knife is one of the celebrated New England Shuckers. Designed for comfort, efficiency and beauty. The hand polished rosewood handle is weighted and contoured to fit perfectly in your hand while the pointed, tough stainless steel blade makes quick work of opening oysters. Handcrafted to meet the high standards of professional shuckers, it is perfect for the occasional shucker as well.
The Wall Street Journal "Shucking takes a little practice and a proper knife. Our favorite, for its pretty brass and rosewood grip and its steady heft in the hand, is the Wellfleet oyster knife by R. Murphy." - The Wall Street Journal
These knives are versatile and work well on most small to medium East, West & Gulf Coast oysters. You will appreciate the quality and workmanship of these “pearls” every time you open an oyster. Learn More$35.95 -
R Murphy New Haven Elite Curved Tip Oyster Knife
Developed by R. Murphy, the New Haven Elite oyster knife is the combination of the two most popular oyster knives: The New Haven and The Wellfleet. Hand polished rosewood handle is weighted and contoured to fit snugly in your hand with a curved tip for leverage when opening. This tip design also makes it easier to scrape the top of the shell and release the abductor muscle without damaging the meat.
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R Murphy Duxbury Oyster Knife
The R. Murphy Duxbury Oyster Knife is designed for the oystermen at Island Creek Oysters in Duxbury, Massachusetts, this shucker is the top seller to oyster farms – all along the Atlantic Seaboard, the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Northwest – even in South Korea! Stainless steel blade with tough pointy tip requires little force to ease into the hinge of the oyster. The knife is made with commercial grade stainless steel fitted with equally tough, ergonomically shaped “Murphy Green” RECYCLED PLASTIC handle. The Duxbury knife is perfect for small oysters, speed shucking, and commercial use. Quick and easy does the trick with our Duxbury shucker! Handle is made from 100% recycled plastic called ECOgrip® which offers the same benefits with ease of cleaning and durability, for a more environmentally friendly product for professional shuckers, restaurants, and home use. FEATURED IN BON APPETIT Learn More$16.95 -
R Murphy New Haven Oyster Shucker
The R. Murphy New Haven Shucker is a classically styled oyster knife with a bent tip that helps to pry the shell open with ease. This design is well suited for beginners and professional shuckers alike. The blade of this knife is short and wide with a curved tip that helps to apply just the right amount of pressure to cleanly shuck a half shell by the hinge without piercing the flesh of the oyster. This is a good design for someone who is concerned that they may poke their hand with the tip of the blade as the curved tip of the shucker curls away from the user making this design safer than other alternatives. R. Murphy's proprietary ECOgrip® handle is durable and easy to clean. This environmentally friendly material is good for the planet and extremely hygienic, so it's safe to use in restaurants, seafood markets or home kitchens. If you're looking to try oyster shucking for the first time this is a great first oyster knife that just may become your last. Blade Length: 2 5/8 inches
Blade Width: 5/8 inches
Blade Steel: 420HC High Carbon Stainless Steel
Handle: 100% recycled plastic called ECOgrip® Learn More$16.95 -
R Murphy 2.5 in. Olympia Oyster Shucker
The R. Murphy Olympia Oyster Shucker was designed in collaboration with Marco Pinchot of Taylor Shellfish Farms specifically for opening Kumamoto and Shigoku oysters. The blade has a short four sided eased edge grind that runs an inch from the tip and then gently tapers to a flat unground blade body. This design is superior to other shuckers for opening these challenging small "pearls" oysters. Although this shucker is designed for use on oyster species with delicate, misshapen shells that make it difficult to locate the hinge, the Olympia can certainly handle larger East and West Cost varieties as well. Made in the USA Learn More$16.95
