Now you can use the strength of both arms to wedge the knife in, but not stab yourself!
1.OK SO: Nestle the oyster in the towel with the hinge facing out. Then firmly but carefully, wiggle and work the tip of the knife into the hinge until you feel it snap.
2.Before you move on, wipe off the tip of your knife.
3.Now carefully wiggle the knife along the side to fully open the oyster.
4.Pick up the oyster and scrape the knife along the top shell to separate the muscle from the top shell.
5.Then slide the knife under the oyster to remove the muscle from the bottom shell.