Oyster Gloves [split from SF Bay]

[Delucacheesemonger]

l collect too many things, one of which is oyster knives. Am a pretty good shucker but the thing far more important than the knife is the glove for the other hand. They have them in chain mail and the one l use is neoprene. No matter how often l slip, and believe me you will slip, glove really protects you well.

[RudysEquipment_Supplies]

Wells Lamont glove company makes a glove thats pretty popular around here for oyster shucking.
The Whizard GripGuard

http://www.wellslamontindustry.com/Pr...

[RGC1982]

How do you order from these people? The web site does not seem to support sales.

[penthouse pup]

Google Grip Guard Glove and you will find sellers...

[isewinsf]

An oven mitt works really well too. :)

[Delucacheesemonger]

Depends on the knife. :>0

[isewinsf]

lol! and the person using it! I've had the same oyster knife for years and I just use my oven mitt, works just fine. I know, it's not a nifty, special "oyster glove" but it does the trick and leaves me more money to spend on oysters.

[Courduroy]

I saw a video on youtube where he used a folded dishtowel and did it on a table...wouldnt this eliminate the need for a glove?

I am not too good cutting anything while holding it in my hand so was going to avoid that if possible lol

[Courduroy]

here it is

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwkAlM...

[Windy]

Sounds less secure than a glove. I have an ugly scar from shucking oysters, as I suspect do many people. Someone should invent the equivalent of a bagel holder for oysters.

[Courduroy]

I decided to not take any chances and ordered a glove from Amazon...I read enough horror stories online to make me think it was the way to go :-)

[Jay F]

brilliant

[penthouse pup]

Sur La Table sells a wooden oyster holder--you still need a glove, though, since accidents can still happen. Unless you're a pro or someone with years of experience, I would not recommend a towel or holding the oyster in-hand.