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Laguiole Oyster Knives & Shuckers
Shop the Laguiole oyster knife, handmade in France by Laguiole en Aubrac with a handle of recycled shell or solid stainless steel. Its blade is short and rigid, made to work into the hinge of an oyster and pry the shell open with a twist of the wrist. Laguiole en Aubrac puts its name on the blade of all its oyster knives, so you know exactly who made yours.
Across the US, this tool also goes by oyster shucker, a word that names whoever opens the oysters at a raw bar too. Others ask for an oyster shucking knife, and all three names point to the same short blade. So the real choice is the handle: recycled shell set in clear resin, or solid stainless steel in a satin or polished finish.
•Handmade in France by Laguiole en Aubrac•Short, rigid blade made for the hinge•Recycled shell or solid steel handle•
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Laguiole Oyster Knives
185€
✔ In stock - Delivery by Tuesday, October 13
In Stock!
Click for free engraving on your oyster knife
Laguiole Oyster Knives
185€
✔ In stock - Delivery by Tuesday, October 13
In Stock!
Click for free engraving on your oyster knife
Laguiole Oyster Knives
185€
✔ In stock - Delivery by Tuesday, October 13
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How to choose the best oyster knife
All of these knives open oysters the same way, so picking the best oyster knife comes down to the handle and its finish. Go for shell if you like seeing the material itself: recycled oyster or scallop shells are set in clear resin, and the pieces stay visible along the handle. Go for stainless steel if you want an all-metal knife, then choose between a satin finish for a quieter look and a polished finish for a bright shine. Whichever you pick, it is the same Laguiole en Aubrac knife.
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Watch the oyster shell model
Its handle holds recycled oyster shells set in clear resin, and the knife is handmade in France by Laguiole en Aubrac.
How to shuck oysters with a Laguiole oyster knife
Fold a dish towel over your palm and hold the oyster cupped side down, with the hinge pointing toward you. Work the tip of your shucking knife into the hinge, then turn your wrist until the top shell pops loose. Run the blade flat along the inside of that top shell to cut the muscle, lift it away, and slide the blade under the oyster to free it. Keep the shell level the whole time so the liquor stays in the cup.
Why choose a handmade French oyster knife?
A French oyster knife from Laguiole en Aubrac is handmade in France, start to finish. That matters because Laguiole is not a protected name, and anyone can put it on a factory-made knife. Start with the blade, where an authentic Laguiole en Aubrac piece carries its maker's name. The guide Recognizing a handmade Laguiole knife explains what else to look for before you buy, on an oyster knife or any other Laguiole knife.
Oyster shucker questions, answered
What is an oyster shucker?
It is a short knife with a rigid blade, made to open an oyster at the hinge and cut the muscle that holds the shell closed. It is also called an oyster opener. A Laguiole en Aubrac shucker is handmade in France and comes with a shell or steel handle.
Why use an oyster knife instead of a kitchen knife?
A kitchen knife is made for slicing, and its blade can slip or bend when you twist it into the hinge of an oyster. A knife made for oysters keeps the blade short and rigid, so the force of the twist goes where you want it. Every Laguiole en Aubrac shucker is made that way.
What does an oyster knife look like?
Compact, with a short, stiff blade and a handle you can grip firmly, since you open an oyster by working the tip into the hinge and twisting it. The handle comes in two styles at Laguiole en Aubrac: recycled shells set in clear resin, or solid stainless steel with a satin or polished finish. Both versions are handmade in France.
Every oyster knife has its own numbered certificate, and a care sheet goes in every order. Wash it by hand, dry it right away, and skip the dishwasher.
