No more cutting yourself on oysters' sharp shells or struggling to get them open!The board is about 8" long and has a lip on the underside so it catches firmly on the edge of your table or counter.Then, you brace the oyster against (or underneath) the lip on the back of the board and open it with ease with the oyster knife (which is included).A small magnetic disk lets you stick the knife to the board for easy storage.Beautiful and functional -handmade of yellow birch and maple - a true must for any oyster enthusiast! Signed by the woodworker who designed it, and accompanied by an artist card.