American Jackknife Razor
Possibly the most vicious type of clam, Razor clams, or "Razors", defend themselves in a fierce and ruthless manor. Razors come in two types, the Atlantic Jackknife and the Pacific Razor. We are selling the Atlantic Jackknife type here. The Atlantic jackknife , Ensis directus, also known as the bamboo clam, American jackknife clam or razor clam, is a large species of edible clams, found on the North American Atlantic coast, from Canada to South Carolina as well as in Europe. This clam lives in sand and mud. Because of its streamlined shell and strong foot, it can burrow in wet sand very quickly, and is also able to swim. It gets its name from the rim of the shell being extremely sharp (stepping on one can cause injury) and the shape of the clam overall bearing a strong resemblance to an old fashioned straight razor.
At low tide the position of the Atlantic jackknife clam is revealed by a keyhole-shaped opening in the sand; when the clam is disturbed, a small jet of water squirts from this opening as the clam starts to dig. This species' remarkable speed in digging can easily outstrip a human digger, making the clam difficult to catch. Thus the species is not often commercially fished, even though it is widely regarded as a delicacy. The easiest way to catch jackknives is to pour salt on the characteristic breathing holes. The clam will try to escape the salt by coming up out of its hole, at which point you can gently grab the shell and pull it out of the ground.
Razors are considered a delicacy worldwide for they are very hard to catch.
Competitors Price:
American Jackknife Razor: $20.00 per pound (approximately 9 per pound)
Our Price
American Jackknife Razor: $2.50 per clam*
*Since Razor clams may be hard to find or capture, our price may vary depending on the day or the amount of clams found that day. Please contact us for more information.
At low tide the position of the Atlantic jackknife clam is revealed by a keyhole-shaped opening in the sand; when the clam is disturbed, a small jet of water squirts from this opening as the clam starts to dig. This species' remarkable speed in digging can easily outstrip a human digger, making the clam difficult to catch. Thus the species is not often commercially fished, even though it is widely regarded as a delicacy. The easiest way to catch jackknives is to pour salt on the characteristic breathing holes. The clam will try to escape the salt by coming up out of its hole, at which point you can gently grab the shell and pull it out of the ground.
Razors are considered a delicacy worldwide for they are very hard to catch.
Competitors Price:
American Jackknife Razor: $20.00 per pound (approximately 9 per pound)
Our Price
American Jackknife Razor: $2.50 per clam*
*Since Razor clams may be hard to find or capture, our price may vary depending on the day or the amount of clams found that day. Please contact us for more information.