Victorinox 2.75-inch Providence Style Oyster Knife

Providence style oyster knives are short and strong, with a nice pointed tip. This 2.75-inch Victorinox knife is suitable for Northwest and Atlantic oysters, and it has a red SuperGrip handle designed for comfort and slip resistance.

The short blade puts the hand close to the work, which gives leverage at the hinge and control as you twist the shell open. The point finds the hinge on small, tight oysters such as Kumamotos and Wellfleets.

Work the tip into the hinge and twist rather than prying straight up. Once the shell pops, slide the blade along the inside of the top shell to cut the muscle, then under the oyster to free it.

For a longer knife, see the Victorinox 3-inch Boston Style Oyster Knife. The Victorinox New Haven Curved Tip Oyster Knife handles oysters with a small top shell. The table in the Details compares all Victorinox shucking knives.

SKU: 7.6399.2

Availability: In stock

$20.00
  • Details

    Specifications

    • Series: Victorinox
    • Type: Oyster knife
    • Blade length: 2.75 inches (7 cm)
    • Blade shape: Providence style, short, pointed tip
    • Blade: high-carbon stainless steel
    • Handle: red SuperGrip polypropylene
    • Made in: Portugal
    • Warranty: Victorinox lifetime warranty against defects in material and workmanship
    • Model number: Victorinox 7.6399.2 (US item 44692)

    Victorinox Oyster and Clam Knives

    Oyster knives pry at the hinge and cut the adductor muscle; clam knives have a sharpened edge that slips between the shells. Our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide covers related shapes.

    KnifeBladeBest for
    2.75-inch Providence Style Oyster Knife2.75 in.Short and strong, pointed tip; Northwest and Atlantic oysters
    2.75-inch New Haven Curved Tip Oyster Knife2.75 in.Curved tip; oysters with a small top shell
    3-inch Boston Style Oyster Knife3 in.Short, narrow; one knife for many oyster types
    4-inch Boston Oyster Knife4 in.Long, thin tip; fluted Pacific Northwest oysters
    4-inch Galveston Oyster Knife4 in.Strong blade; thick, smooth Atlantic and Gulf oysters
    3.25-inch Narrow Clam Knife3.25 in.Narrow blade; clams, especially small ones
    3.5-inch Wide Clam Knife3.5 in.Wide blade; large clams such as cherrystones

    Shucking Safely

    Hold the oyster cupped side down in a folded towel or a cut-resistant glove, such as the Victorinox PerformanceShield 2 cut glove, with the hinge toward you. Work the tip into the hinge, twist to pop it, then run the blade along the inside of the top shell to cut the muscle.


    Care

    • Rinse in fresh water after shucking and dry before storing.
    • Oyster knives are not sharpened like kitchen knives; keep the tip intact and the blade straight.

    Additional Info

    Blade Length (Inches) 2.75 in.
    Blade Length (mm) No
    Blade Width (inches) No
    Grind No
    Steel Type No
    Rockwell Hardness No
    Stainless Yes
    Handle Material No
    Spine Thickness (mm) No
    Brand Victorinox
    Country of Manufacture Portugal
    SKU 7.6399.2
    Manufacturer's Part Number 44692
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $20.00

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