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R. Murphy Olympia 2.5-inch Oyster Shucker, ECOgrip Handle

R. Murphy Olympia 2.5-inch Oyster Shucker, ECOgrip Handle

Small, deep-cupped oysters such as Kumamotos and Shigokus have irregular shells and hinges that are hard to find, and the R. Murphy Olympia shucker is made for them. R. Murphy designed it with Marco Pinchot of Taylor Shellfish Farms specifically to open those two varieties, and it shapes and grinds the 2.5-inch blade to ease into even the tightest hinges.

A ground tip slides into a narrow gap where a thicker blade would slip or chip the shell, and once it is seated, a twist opens the oyster. R. Murphy rates the Olympia for everything from Kumamotos and Shigokus up to larger East and West Coast oysters. The green ECOgrip handle is recycled polypropylene, which stands up to sanitizing between services.

Customers ask us which shape suits which oyster. For a mix of sizes with easy-to-find hinges, the curved tip of the New Haven shucker levers the shell and keeps the point off the meat. The Duxbury has a shorter, reinforced point for fast commercial shucking. If you want a wood handle, see the Wellfleet. Our guide to kitchen knife shapes covers oyster and clam knives.

SKU: 86123

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Specifications

Item number: 86123 (model OLOYSPH)
Blade length: 2.5 inches (6.4 cm)
Blade width: 5/8 inch (1.6 cm)
Tip: Shaped and ground to enter tight hinges
Blade steel: High-carbon stainless steel (DEXSTEEL)
Handle: ECOgrip, 100% recycled polypropylene, Murphy Green
Grind: Short, four-sided eased-edge grind running about 1 inch (2.5 cm) back from the tip, tapering into a flat, unground blade body
Designed with: Marco Pinchot of Taylor Shellfish Farms
Made in: Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (R. Murphy is made by Dexter-Russell)
Warranty: Free from defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the product (Dexter-Russell guarantee)

R. Murphy Oyster Knives Compared

Knife	Blade	Tip	Handle
New Haven, wood handle	2.625 in. (6.7 cm)	Curved, upturned	Natural wood
New Haven, ECOgrip	2.625 in. (6.7 cm)	Curved, upturned	Recycled polypropylene
New Haven Elite	2.625 in. (6.7 cm)	Curved, upturned	Rosewood, brass rivets
Wellfleet	2.625 in. (6.7 cm)	Pointed	Rosewood, brass rivets
Damariscotta	2.625 in. (6.7 cm)	Pointed	Rosewood, brass rivets
Duxbury	2.125 in. (5.4 cm)	Short, pointed, reinforced	Recycled polypropylene
Olympia	2.5 in. (6.4 cm)	Ground for tight hinges	Recycled polypropylene

Tips for Best Results

Hold the oyster cup side down in a folded towel or a shucking glove, with the hinge facing you.
Work the tip into the hinge and twist the blade to pop the shell; do not push the knife forward with force.
Run the blade along the inside of the top shell to cut the adductor muscle, then slide it under the meat to free it from the bottom shell.

Care

Wash by hand in hot, soapy water, sanitize as your operation requires, and dry the knife right away. Do not put it in the dishwasher. High-carbon stainless steel can spot if it is left wet or exposed to salt water for long periods.

Additional Info

SKU	86123
Brand	Dexter-Russell
Country of Manufacture	United States
Manufacturer's Part Number	OLOYSPH
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$24.15

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