Toadfish Put 'Em Back Oyster Shucker Knife

Oyster season is back. Shuck with a knife that's built for it. The Toadfish Put 'Em Back Oyster Knife was developed by generations of oystermen. It keeps everything that works on a traditional oyster shucker and adds a modern take on ergonomics and the physics of opening an oyster cleanly and safely. It handles raw or steamed oysters, so it's at home at a backyard roast, a cast-iron boil, or a tailgate.

Why shuckers like it

• Bent tip that pops the hinge. The Japanese stainless steel blade is bent at the tip, so raw oysters "pop" open from the hinge with less wrestling.
• Grip that stays put. An ergonomic thumb-print handle helps keep your hand from slipping, which makes shucking safer.
• Built to last. The blade runs through the handle, which makes this one of the most durable oyster shuckers on the market.
• Cuts the oyster free. Sharp edges on the tip section cut the meat out of the shell, so it's ready to slurp.
• Stain-free and rust-resistant. The stainless steel blade stands up to salt water and oyster liquor.
• Recycled handle. The teal handle is made from post-consumer recycled plastic.
• Gives back to the reefs. A portion of the proceeds from every Toadfish product goes directly to oyster habitat restoration projects.

Specs

• Brand: Toadfish (founded in Charleston, South Carolina)
• Blade: Japanese stainless steel, stain-free and rust-resistant, with a bent tip and sharpened tip edges
• Handle: Ergonomic thumb-print grip made from post-consumer recycled plastic
• Color: Teal
• Construction: Blade-through design; tighten with two 2.5mm Allen wrenches as needed
• Best for: Raw and steamed oysters of everyday size
• Not designed for: Large raw "rock" Gulf Coast oysters (see the Professional Edition below)
• Patent: U.S. Design Patent D852,005

What's included

• 1 Toadfish Put 'Em Back Oyster Knife (teal)

Care tips

• Rinse and wash by hand after each session, then dry completely before storing.
• If the handle ever loosens, snug it up with two 2.5mm Allen wrenches.
• Always hold the oyster in a folded towel or a cut-resistant glove, and keep the knife out of reach of kids.

FAQ

Can it shuck raw and steamed oysters?
Yes. Toadfish designed it as a multi-purpose knife for both raw and steamed oysters.

Will it open big, thick-shelled Gulf Coast oysters?
Toadfish says the Put 'Em Back is not designed for large raw "rock" Gulf Coast oysters. For those, go with the Toadfish Professional Edition Oyster Shucker, which has a thicker blade with less flex and more leverage.

What's the difference between the Put 'Em Back and the Professional Edition?
The Put 'Em Back is the signature, all-around knife with sharp edges on the tip section. The Professional Edition has a thicker, stiffer blade, sharpened sides along the whole blade, and is built for thicker shells, high-volume shucking, and experienced shuckers.

Will the blade rust?
The blade is stain-free, rust-resistant Japanese stainless steel. Rinsing and drying it after use keeps it looking its best.

Why is it called "Put 'Em Back"?
It's Toadfish's conservation rallying cry. A portion of the proceeds from every Toadfish product goes to oyster habitat restoration projects.

Round out your oyster setup

Shucking for a crowd? Grab the Professional Edition Oyster Shucker for the big ones, add a Toadfish Clam Shucker for the clams, or pick up the Coastal Kitchen Collection, which pairs the Put 'Em Back with the Frogmore Shrimp Cleaner and the Toadfish Crab Cutter.