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Oyster Glove Recs
Posted on 5/19/24 at 2:32 pm
Posted on 5/19/24 at 2:32 pm
Looking for recommendations on your go-to oyster shucking glove. I see them at academy and what-not for <$10. Is this something you get what you pay for or are the cheap ones just as solid as anything else?
Just trying to avoid stitches ha!
Just trying to avoid stitches ha!
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Posted on 5/19/24 at 2:38 pm to bmela12
What’s wrong with normal gardening gloves?
Posted on 5/19/24 at 2:47 pm to bmela12
Cheap arse black dot gloves.
You should not be shoving the knife towards your hand but pushing it away from you.
You should not be shoving the knife towards your hand but pushing it away from you.
Posted on 5/19/24 at 4:05 pm to Ol boy
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You should not be shoving the knife towards your hand but pushing it away from you.
You're not wrong...but let's assume I'm a dumbass....
Posted on 5/19/24 at 4:06 pm to bmela12
I use some nitrile coated gloves from the local hardware store. I like them because they somewhat cut resistant and they don't get you hands all wet. I always keep and old dishtowel next to me folded up to wipe my blade. My dad use to use black dots but them things would be soaken wet after 10 oysters. I think he used them because he got them for free from his job and they were somewhat ambidextrous.
Posted on 5/19/24 at 6:48 pm to CHEDBALLZ
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nitrile coated gloves
This is the answer. Put oyster in a towel to pop it if you're worried about stabbing yourself...which can definitely happen if you aren't careful or have some oysters that aren't easy to shuck.
Posted on 5/19/24 at 8:03 pm to Ol boy
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You should not be shoving the knife towards your hand but pushing it away from you.
Funny you say that. When I was a kid, all the old guys would shuck oysters with it in their palm with the knife point down. And I remember quite a few stab wounds. Now everybody I know does it with the hand on top. Not even sure when this changed.
Posted on 5/19/24 at 8:58 pm to GCTigahs
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When I was a kid, all the old guys would shuck oysters with it in their palm with the knife point down.
Same here. Many a night in Grand Isle watching my grandpa, uncles and dad shucking oysters and tossing them in the driveway.
Thanks everyone for the advice!
Posted on 5/19/24 at 10:16 pm to bmela12
The first time I shucked some, I had all kinds of gloves and nervousness. After about two oysters, I went barehanded with the aid of a bar towel.
Posted on 5/20/24 at 8:37 am to bmela12
I just hold it in a towel and use the towel to wipe the blade off before scrapping the oyster off the top and bottom of the shell.
Posted on 5/20/24 at 1:17 pm to bmela12
Posted on 5/20/24 at 2:00 pm to finchmeister08
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What’s wrong with normal gardening gloves?
I have a scar on the web between my pointer and thumb....and I was wearing oyster gloves.
Posted on 5/20/24 at 2:09 pm to bmela12
Showa Atlas 300 gloves. Been diving oyster reefs (sampling) for five years on the same pair, never replaced. Back of the gloves are starting to come apart but the coating hasn't failed at all. Headed out tomorrow sampling again. Best $6 I've ever spent.
Posted on 5/20/24 at 2:57 pm to 257WBY
quote:I hate dry arse oysters.
Get the shucking machine that brings down the point.
I use a similar glove to that Showa above. Most useful thing is throwing out those old rounded knives and get one with an angled point. My personal favorite is the Toadfish knife. Second favorite is the Dexter S121 New haven Style. Doesnt take near as much force and I seem to have less slips. I ain't met an oyster yet in the 4 or 5 years Ive had them that I need a hammer for.
Posted on 5/20/24 at 3:16 pm to Antib551
Never liked pointed tips, they break and chip. I prefer the broader, thicker ends. Dexter is king.
Posted on 5/20/24 at 4:53 pm to DownSouthDave
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Never liked pointed tips, they break and chip. I prefer the broader, thicker ends
X2
Smaller, pointed tips just seem to bend and break.
Posted on 5/20/24 at 9:15 pm to stewie
That's a technique issue not a knife issue. It's not a pry bar. I see people do that all the time. I've got a buddy who won't break the habit
Posted on 5/21/24 at 9:07 pm to Antib551
Harbor freight leather work gloves for 8 buck a package of 6. I throw away the right hand gloves, hold the oyster with left hand, Thick leather in right places to avoid a puncture. Wipe knife on back of glove.
Posted on 5/23/24 at 8:45 am to bmela12
Posted on 5/28/24 at 7:02 am to Antib551
Thanks for all of the suggestions!
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