Dexter-Russell – 2.75" New Haven Style Oyster Knife - Sani-Safe Series, Carbon Steel, medium, Original version

I use both this model and the slightly longer (3") and narrower "Boston" style that Dexter also makes. I actually prefer the straight-tip to this "New Haven" style as the former is built like a tank because it appears the blade is just a little thicker and narrower so it is virtually impossible to bend or break. I've opened hundreds of various type of both west-coast and east-coast oysters with the Boston-style and have never had the blade distort, break, or bend. The downside to this is that the blade is a little blunt so sometimes difficult to get through the hinge to pop the oyster. The blade on the New Haven is thinner and more pointed with the upturned tip, so it is possible to bend or break it, although is unlikely except for the toughest and thickest-shelled oyster types. Bottom line: these are cheap enough so I suggest you get one of each and decide which one you prefer and I'd suspect you will like both of them. I have not tried the much-longer 4" "Galveston" also made by Dexter, but I know others swear by this model, especially for large oysters.

I had an old shucker, real cheap and flat blunt edge. Comparing that old junk to this new Dexter-Russell shucker, shucking was significantly easier and more efficient. Used it on Shigoku oysters. Definitely recommend.

I've gone through about 200 oysters with this knife and it is excellent. I've tried other knives and they bend or break eventually. This one is thick enough and tough enough, I think it will last a long time. The upturned tip is perfect for getting the right angle and leverage. I use it with a glove just to be safe but it is not that sharp. It doesn't need to be. Opening oysters is more about leverage and angle of attack. Slicing them free from the shell is easy. Highly recommended. After about a year or so let me give you an update, it still works great.the angle on the blade prevents injury, although I do use a glove, recommended; this is a great oyster knife. it just works.

This blade worked perfectly grip is excellent and blade strong made shucking oysters easy.

Good product. Works well

High quality. Shucked a few hundred and they look brand new. Good grip allows for strong twisting motion to open oysters.

My family likes oysters, and we usually get a dozen a few times a year when out at restaurants (paying 3/oyster). I got this knife because I figured I could get some in Boston and the kids would love it. This knife made shucking the oysters easy.

Perfect item