The History Behind The Original Georgia Oyster KnifeTM Oysters are one of America’s favorite foods. We eat them steamed, fried, and straight out of the shells. There’s that business about how oysters might be aphrodisiacs, but does that really matter? Regardless, they’re low-calorie, rich in vitamins and minerals, and tasty plain or seasoned with salt, lemon, or cocktail and hot sauces. Of course, the question has always been: how do you get the stubborn little bivalves open? Oysters have been a staple food on the southeastern coast for thousands of years, and since the 19th Century oyster harvesting has been a major industry here in Savannah. So it’s only fitting that a knife based on the simplicity of that time would be created here in the Georgia lowcountry.
The Georgia Oyster KnifeTM is the knife for life. Each knife is hand-forged from a single piece of steel, so there are no plastic handles to break or flimsy blades that shake loose. Our wide, curved handle is better for your hands and wrists than those on the usual, mass-produced knives. All of our knives feature a thumbguard to provide leverage and grip so even the novice shucker won’t slip up.
Our comfortably round Georgia Oyster KnifeTM is made from round steel so it fits well in your hand. This is our most modern looking knife. We’ve also created a knife from square stock with a decorative twist inspired by Savannah’s historic ironwork. These knives can be fitted with a bottle opener in the handle, which opens tops with almost no effort. The open design of the handle allows any of our knives to fit well in your pocket or on a belt loop.
All of our knives are made from treated mild steel. Each knife is hand-forged, so expect variations, but all measure about six inches long, with a 1½ inch blade.
How to use your Georgia Oyster KnifeTM.
- Hold the knife firmly in your dominant hand and the oyster in your off hand. Some folks prefer wearing a glove on the hand holding the oyster.
- Locate the ‘hinge’ of the oyster and apply steady pressure with the tip of the blade. You will likely need to twist the knife back and forth to create an opening.
- When the blade has opened the oyster shell, you will hear a ‘pop.’ Turn the knife to one side to pry the shell open.
- Season your oyster to taste, enjoy, and repeat.
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