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Oyster Operating Instruments

Some oysters eject the implanted nucleus before the gonad incision heals. ‘Sometimes’ the oyster will then make a “Keshi” pearl. Keshi have no nucleus, are usually baroque in shape and range in size from small to quite large. Top quality Keshi are beautiful and command high prices.
(click the above word “keshi” to see more)

Mantle Cutter

Shell Opening Pliers

Mantel Tissue Inserter

Nucleus Inserter

Gonad Scalpel

Hand made, all stainless steel.