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He grew up accidentally cutting himself with oyster knives. So he designed a better one.
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Whitman's design knowledge was enhanced while working at Snap-on, a designer and manufacturer of automotive and trade industry tools. 'Shucking is a skill,' he says, 'and a full-body experience. I wanted to make it a little more ergonomic for the novice.'
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Once you've cracked open that mollusk, Whitman has another creation: Oyster Coasters. Made of food-grade stamped aluminum with an oxidized finish, these oval coasters are designed to keep the bivalves upright so you don't lose a drop of their precious liquid. First, pop the coasters into the freezer. In the end, they'll look charming arranged on a platter while keeping the oysters chilled, too.
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OCK Oyster Knife is $50; Oyster Coasters, six for $24. Available at
, where you'll also find a tutorial on how to shuck. Additionally, 1 percent of annual sales is donated to the Wellfleet Oyster Alliance.
Ann Trieger Kurland can be reached at
