Shucking oysters are much more pleasurable when you use an oyster knife with the right features. Shucking is the action of prying open oysters and separating their meat from the shell. The blade of an oyster knife is beveled yet dull, so the delicate muscle of the oyster will not become damaged when shucking. At the blade’s end, the pointed or rounded tip is curved slightly upward which helps to unhinge the oyster and slice through its muscle. It is highly recommended you use the knife type designed for the right shell. 

Providence Pattern

This knife is comparable to the new haven pattern featuring a short, wide, straight blade with a long pear shaped handle.  The difference between the Providence and the New Haven is the Providence’s flat blade with no upward curve. 

• Good for oysters of all sizes, especially medium sized oysters
• Moderately pointed tip
• Flat blade, no curves
• Wide straight blade
• High-carbon steel blade
• Blade edge is perfect for removing oysters from their shell

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Dexter Russell Sani-Safe handles are used in commercial kitchens all over the world. You’ve seen that signature white handle in all types of restaurants, sub shops, pizza shops as well as home kitchens. Sani-Safe handles feature a textured, slip-resistant, easy to clean polypropylene handle that withstands high and low temperatures.  The impervious blade to handle seal provides the utmost in sanitary qualification and earns the NSF seal.  One of the largest collections in the vast Dexter Russell product line – it’s no wonder they’ve been making quality products since 1818!

• Sure grip textured handles
• Protective finger guard
• Proprietary DEXSTEEL blade
• Hand honed to the ultimate edge
• Many Dexter Sani-Safe products are available in HACCP colors
• Made in USA