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R. Murphy New Haven Elite 2.625-inch Oyster Knife, Rosewood Handle

R. Murphy New Haven Elite 2.625-inch Oyster Knife, Rosewood Handle

R. Murphy’s New Haven Elite brings together the curved tip of the New Haven and the weighted, riveted rosewood handle of the Wellfleet. The 2.625-inch blade bends up slightly at the tip, and the hand-polished handle is shaped to fill the palm.

A curved tip suits shuckers who open oysters at the hinge. Seat the tip, twist to pop the shell, then let the bend carry the blade along the top shell to release the adductor muscle. R. Murphy shapes the tip to ride slightly high inside the shell, which makes it easier to scrape the muscle free cleanly and leaves the meat intact.

We hear from customers deciding between wood and plastic handles. A rosewood handle with brass rivets has more weight in the hand and a finished look, which makes the Elite a natural gift for someone who hosts oyster nights. For heavy commercial use with constant sanitizing, the ECOgrip New Haven shucker is the practical choice. The New Haven with a round wood handle is the lighter, classic version of this blade. If you prefer to open oysters with a pointed blade, the Wellfleet uses the same handle. Our overview of knife shapes includes oyster and clam knives.

SKU: 86106

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Specifications

Item number: 86106 (model NHOYSE)
Blade length: 2.625 inches (6.7 cm)
Blade width: 5/8 inch (1.6 cm)
Tip: Curved, upturned New Haven tip
Blade steel: High-carbon stainless steel (DEXSTEEL)
Handle: Hand-polished rosewood (bubinga, sold as African rosewood), brass compression rivets
Overall size: About 6.5 x 1.375 inches (16.5 x 3.5 cm), per retailer data
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, rinse off salt water promptly and dry the blade and handle right away. Keep the wood handle out of the dishwasher and out of standing water. High-carbon stainless steel can spot if it is left wet or exposed to salt water for long periods.

Additional Info

Blade Length (Inches)	2.5 in.
Blade Length (mm)	No
Blade Width (inches)	0.5
Grind	No
Steel Type	DEXSTEEL
Rockwell Hardness	No
Stainless	Yes
Handle Material	Rosewood
Spine Thickness (mm)	No
Brand	Dexter-Russell
Country of Manufacture	United States
SKU	86106
Manufacturer's Part Number	NHOYSE
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$51.30

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