Oyster Knife

The Oyster Knife or Clam Knife has a short, thick blade. Oyster Knives can penetrate and pry open the hard shell of oysters or clams and slice through the tendons holding the sections together. Some Oyster Knife models have a shield built into the handle that prevents the knife (and hand) from slipping and going far into the shell. Okay, contrary to the do not pry with a knife rule - these are 'designed' for prying - thus the large shield.