About this knife

This oyster knife pairs a 5.5 cm stainless steel blade with an 8.5 cm acacia wood handle and an inox bolster, for a compact 14 cm overall length suited to precise, controlled shucking. Manufactured in Pakistan, it's a genuine working tool for opening oysters at the table or in the kitchen. A wholesale item for retailers targeting seafood restaurants and home cooks.

Specifications

Weight
0.082 kg
Blade size (cm)
5.5
Handle size (cm)
8.5
Blade
Stainless steel
Handle
Acacia wood
Bolster
Inox
Total length (cm)
14
Knife Notes

Know-how from our Sialkot workshop

Sharpening

Why an oyster blade wants a strong tip, not a keen edge

An oyster knife should never be sharpened like a kitchen knife. Its job is to slip into the hinge and twist, and a keen edge would only chip on the shell or cut the hand holding the oyster. Upkeep is about the tip and smooth sides:

  1. Inspect the 5.5 cm blade at the end of each season: shell grit slowly rounds the point and can raise small burrs.
  2. Restore a blunted point on a medium stone, around 400 to 1000 grit, stroking from the bolster towards the tip on both faces.
  3. Pass a fine stone lightly along the edges only to remove burrs, leaving them blunt.
  4. Wash and dry the knife after each use so no salt water lingers where the inox bolster meets the acacia.
Pro tip

Twist at the hinge instead of pushing

Most shucking slips happen when people push. Fold a tea towel over your holding hand, set the oyster cup side down with the hinge towards you, and work the tip into the hinge until it bites. Then turn the acacia handle as if turning a key: the shell gives with very little force, and the short 14 cm knife stays under control.

Best uses

Raw bars, picnics and festive platters

With just 5.5 cm of stainless blade ahead of the bolster, this knife trades reach for control, which suits small and medium oysters opened at the table. It is a working Pakistan steel knife for hands-on service rather than show.

  • Raw bar and oyster bar service
  • Festive seafood platters
  • Harbour and beach picnics
  • Shucking classes and tastings
  • Prepping oysters for the grill
  • Fishmonger and seafood counters
Questions & answers

Shucking questions from kitchens and counters

What does this stainless oyster knife cost in Pakistan?

US$2.50 per piece (PKR 1,200 for buyers in Pakistan). From 50 pieces the price drops to US$1.75 per piece. For a larger order, send us the quantity on WhatsApp or by email and we will quote a lower rate.

Will it handle large oysters?

It is at its best on small and medium shells, where the 5.5 cm blade and 14 cm overall length give precise control at the hinge. Very large, thick oysters need more leverage, so many restaurants keep a longer shucker alongside this one for those.