Microplane Oyster Shucking Glove

Just out and pictured above and below, it's styled as "cut resistant."

Florence Fabricant reviewed it in her October 10, 2007 New York Times "Food Stuff" column as follows: "... a new protective glove knitted from a polyester fiber used for bulletproof vests. It provides a nice cushioning and a line of defense when gripping a craggy oyster and inserting a knife. I liked it for opening clams, too."

From the Microplane website:

Cut Resistant Glove

Protect your hands with this machine washable, comfortable glove.

Accident protection for the prudent.

The Microplane® Cut Resistant Glove allows for safer food preparation with its uniquely constructed, machine washable, light weight and comfortable design.

Made from man-made fibers, the "one size fits most" glove molds quickly to fit either hand.

We recommend that you use this glove for all your food preparation requiring sharp tools.

Keep in mind that you still have to avoid the sharp edges just like you would if you weren't wearing it.

The benefit comes in the case of accidental contact with a sharp edge.

It may still damage the glove, just not your hand.



Product Details:

• Made of seamless, cut-resistant wire-free knit.

• Small and XL sizes available on website only.

• Med/Large (fits most) available in stores.

• FDA compliant for food contact.

• Fits either hand.

• Made in USA.


Care & Cleaning:

• Machine washable, drip dry.

• NOT dishwasher safe.

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$24.95.

I hate to rain on your oyster shucking parade but if you're not a pro, you'd be well advised to fork over $109 more and get yourself a chain mail glove (below)

like the pros use.

There's a reason they won't be buying Microplane's iteration anytime soon — it'll occur to you while you listen to the siren of the emergency vehicle taking you to the hospital after you've blundered into your own internal body space instead of the oyster's with your shucking knife.

Trust me....