This knife is an American favorite, the Boston is very versatile. Its long narrow blade can be used to shuck any type or size of oyster. Its pear shaped handle makes it comfortable to grip and hold.
- High carbon steel blade with long oval-round or pear shaped handle
- Can use any shucking method with this knife, except side-knife method
- Good grip on handle
- Forward bulge in the handle serves as a stabilizing thumb rest
- Narrow body behind it enhances a good grip for the rest of the fingers
- Rear of the handle is bulged again for good support in the base of the palm
- Slightly convex blade
- Not as sharp blade
- Gradually narrows towards tip, flat rounded tip