If you’ve ever had to shuck an oyster with a screwdriver or a regular knife then you should know just how valuable a good oyster shucking knife can be. In addition to saving time and being safer, it also prevents cracks and damage to the meat itself by offering an easy and painless way to …
One of the most frustrating parts of eating crab is extracting all the soft, tasty meat from it’s hard exterior. That’s where crab crackers come into play – specifically designed with two serrated edges that allow you to easily crack open crabs of any size, these tools are practically a necessity for any serious seafood …
Crab hawks, otherwise known as crab jaws, are a type of crab trap that is mountable to your fishing pole and designed to ensnare crabs in the mesh netting. They’re a perfect option for both Dungeness and blue crabs, though we don’t recommend them for mud crabs as they tend to chew through the netting. …
Pyramid and star crab traps are a classic favorite among crabbers. The biggest perk of these types of traps is that they are fully foldable and can collapse for easy transport and storage. While most pyramid traps require some rigging in order to get them to work properly, once done they can be a reliable …
Clam baskets are traditionally used by clammers to collect and store their catch. The defining features of a clamming basket are it’s wire mesh netting that allows sand and water to easily fall through the basket while keeping the clams safe and secure. In recent years it has become difficult to come across used and …
A good pair of waterproof clamming boots are absolutely necessary if you plan on harvesting clams on the beach. Without them you’re likely to end up cold and miserable and covered in sand. For maximum protection and to allow you to collect clams as close to the ocean as possible we also recommend you pick …
One of the most popular tools for clamming is a shovel. A simple clam shovel allows you to easily harvest even the deepest razor clams without too much effort and, if done properly, ensures that the clam is undamaged and ready to be cooked and consumed. That being said, there’s quite a bit of variety …
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Harvesting razor clams can be a very physically intensive process. Even if you have the strength and energy to spend an afternoon constantly harvesting clams, it’s very likely you’ll accidentally puncture the shell while digging it up. That’s why some clever clammers out there devised an excellent machine called a clam gun that allows you …
Once you actually catch and collect your crabs the next thing you’ll need are the necessary tools that allow you to eat them. Getting to that delicious crab meat can be notoriously difficult which is why we reviewed the best selling crab mallets on the market and came up with a list of four that …
Getting the meat out of your crab legs and claws can be a difficult, tedious affair. That’s why most people prefer to use a good pair of crab scissors that can easily slice through even the thickest hard shell crab on the market. There’s a surprising amount of differences between crab shears which is why …