1. Wrap a towel over one hand and use it to hold the oyster firmly. 2. Using the Morty the Knife Man oyster shucking knife in the other hand, place the tip of the shucking knife at the base of the hinge, twist the knife using pressure, then without the pressure, lever the knife upwards, or twist it to prise the hinge open. 3. Slide the knife under the top sheel to release the oyster and remove the shell.