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Best Oyster Shucking Knives, Gloves & Gear

Simple guides and top picks to help you shuck oysters safely and confidently.

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⭐ BEST OVERALL
Dexter-Russell Oyster Knife

Dexter-Russell Oyster Knife

  • Strong durable blade
  • Secure non-slip grip
  • Ideal for beginners

Reliable knife for everyday oyster shucking at home.

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🧤 BEST PROTECTION
Cut Resistant Oyster Gloves

Cut-Resistant Oyster Gloves

  • Durable cut-resistant fabric
  • Comfortable secure fit
  • Safe for food handling

Essential gloves for safer oyster shucking and prep work.

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🧰 BEST STARTER KIT
Oyster Shucking Kit

Oyster Shucking Starter Kit

  • Knife and gloves included
  • Great beginner starter set
  • Perfect gift option

Complete starter kit for easy oyster shucking at home.

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Dexter-Russell Knife All-around use Strong durable blade Check Price
Cut-Resistant Gloves Safety Cut protection Check Price
Shucking Starter Kit Beginners All-in-one setup Check Price

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Halifax Oyster Festival

The second annual Halifax Oyster Festival a premier oyster event in Halifax, Nova Scotia will take place on September 29 & 30, 2017.
The third annual Halifax Oyster Festival is back on the Halifax waterfront offering the unique convergence of Maritime sea and land terriors.
3-hour sessions include:
  • All-you-can-slurp raw oysters
  • Greeting sample of Benjamin Bridge's Nova 7 sparkling wine
  • A selection of chowder, lobster rolls and mussels to purchase
  • Wine, craft beer, cider, Caesars samples to purchase (More stations than last year!)
  • Shuck N' Learn station
  • 3rd annual Nova Scotia Oyster Shucking Competition

    • Halifax Oyster Festival 2016
    Photo credit: Lenny Mullins
  • Select Nova Scotia Store to purchase packaged oysters, wine and oyster paraphanelia to take home
Children under 12 are free, strollers are strongly discouraged.
Children under 19 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. 
More information at oysterfest.ca
Halifax Oyster Festival is produced by The Coast, Halifax's weekly newspaper.
Video by Meghan Tansey Whitton


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