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The Best Oyster Shucking Gear for Beginners
Start with the right knife, a protective glove, and a simple setup so you can shuck oysters safely at home.
Best Place to Start
Our Recommended Beginner Oyster Setup
If you are just getting started, do not overthink it. Get a good beginner knife, a cut-resistant glove, and learn the basic technique.
Choose Your Oyster Knife
Best for Beginners
Start with a simple, sturdy knife
Good control, beginner-friendly shape, and less expensive than premium options.
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Upgrade if you shuck often
A more refined knife for frequent oyster nights, gifting, or a better-feeling handle.
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Do Not Skip the Glove
A cut-resistant glove is one of the easiest ways to make oyster shucking safer, especially when you are still learning.
Compare Oyster GlovesLearn Before You Shuck
Before opening your first oyster, learn the safe hand position, where to insert the knife, and what not to do.
Read the Safe Shucking Guide
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April 5, 2012 - MasterClass at B&G Oysters
Join B&G Oysters for the final Explorers Series Master Class on April 5, 2012 with Perry Raso of Matunuck.
Class is from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM and is $35 per person.
Life Aquatic: Adventures in Oyster Farming Perry Raso started his first shellfish business as a teen. These
days, he’s the proprietor of the Matunuck Oyster Farm and the very busy Matunuck Oyster bar. In his “spare time,” Perry travels to Africa and Asia, teaching aquaculture as a means of boosting healthy seafood stocks, creating jobs in coastal regions, and restoring depleted fish species. Join this master waterman for a fascinating
talk on sustainability, community and innovation, as Perry recounts his adventures a sea and abroad, and shares his signature Matunuck oysters.
To register, contact Jen Pieters, General Manager, B&G Oysters, 550 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116
or call 617-423-0550.
Class is from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM and is $35 per person.
Life Aquatic: Adventures in Oyster Farming Perry Raso started his first shellfish business as a teen. These
days, he’s the proprietor of the Matunuck Oyster Farm and the very busy Matunuck Oyster bar. In his “spare time,” Perry travels to Africa and Asia, teaching aquaculture as a means of boosting healthy seafood stocks, creating jobs in coastal regions, and restoring depleted fish species. Join this master waterman for a fascinating
talk on sustainability, community and innovation, as Perry recounts his adventures a sea and abroad, and shares his signature Matunuck oysters.
To register, contact Jen Pieters, General Manager, B&G Oysters, 550 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116
or call 617-423-0550.