Oyster knife?

[Richard_S]

Can anyone suggest where in Toronto (or South Etobicoke) I can find an oyster knife? I've tried WalMart, Linen's & Things and Caynes with no luck.

[juliewong]

I purchased mine at the Tsukiji market approx 2 hours prior to the earthquake last year. It is a great knife. In addition to T&T you can get boxes of oysters at loblaws of all places. Again check the dates. I will certainly be checking out the ones at T&T to compare.

[Notorious P.I.G.]

Patrick at Starfish also has his own Oyster knife for sale.

[gttahaveit]

3 bucks at Tap Phong!

[Notorious P.I.G.]

Whoa! Good lookin out!

[vaiguy777]

I highly recommend! The knife is easily the best I have come across...

[iamafoodie]

I noticed that an oyster knife is included in the small boxes of fresh oysters at T & T.

[LTL]

Thanks, I saw that too a few weeks ago. On that note, has anyone ever bought a case of fresh oysters from T&T? If so, how is the quality?

[vaiguy777]

Yes, they are BeauSoleil from NB. They are small, plump, and sweet. A crowed pleaser. I noticed they come with a knife, must be a marketing thing! Anyways, always check the dates on the box, I have personally not had a problem. Enjoy.

[LTL]

Thanks! I've never bought them from a store before so I was a bit intimidated (wasn't sure how the shells should look and what is considered an acceptable date). Tips?

[JamieK]

Patrick's looks good but it's pretty pricey.

[sweetie]

I got an Oxo one from Kichen Stuff Plus.

[Richard_S]

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I finally found them at Kitchen Stuff Plus in the Cloverdale Mall.

And, not to make anyone jealous, but I won't be buying my oysters from Rodney's. In two days I depart Toronto for my new life on Cortes Island, BC. If I want oysters (or clams), all I have to do is go down to the lagoon with a couple of buckets and fill them up. Here's a picture of an oyster bed when the tide is out.

[Veggo]

I'm wiping drool from my keyboard. The photo explains the move, nuff said.

[jeannieh20]

drool.... congrats and enjoy!

[tbonetak]

Congrats. Just don't pack it in your carry-on!

[hungry_pangolin]

I purchased a very solid one (not stylish, but strong, which is the point) from that place in the middle of SLM.

[kgebhard]

I saw them at Home Outfitters last week.

[FriedClamFanatic]

I'm not from there, but around here, often bait shops or tackle shops have them. And I definitely advise a shuck mitt or at least a very thick oven mitt

[jeannieh20]

Rodney's has them for sale and you can buy fresh Oysters while you're there. On the south side of King St, west of Spadina.

If you don't want to buy a glove, use a really good thick tea towel - less expensive.

[Veggo]

Get a shucking glove, too, unless you are an accomplished shucker. I didn't so much object to the pain, but the blood takes away from the eye appeal.

[shir]

Diana's Seafood Delight
2101 Lawrence Ave E

[Davwud]

that's where I got mine.

DT

[JamieK]

me too!

[DUH CAR]

Me too. I had a wider one, but their narrower one works great.

[tbonetak]

I imagine Williams-Sonoma carries them as well.

[pearlD]

I got mine at "Fortune" on Spadina....it was several years ago 'tho.

[tbonetak]

Sadly, Fortune is no more. I think it closed a little over a year ago. You could try Tap Phong, as they seem to have a little of everything, but I can't recall seeing oyster knives. Didn't really have my eye out for them, though.

[melmary]

How about Nella or Nickolau (sp) they are restaurant supply stores open to the public.