The Oyster Blade

Description 

The Oyster Blade is a fin of rock about 1/4 mile down the arm of Phi Phi from the Tonsai Wall. It is about half way between Tonsai Wall and Monkey Beach. you should be able to spot it from the main beach in town, a detached pillar, with a small beach just next to the jungle at the base.

Getting There 

We took a boat, but you can probably hike it at low tide, or even mid tide if you don't mind a little wading. We flagged down a passing longtail to get back, which took some effort.

Featured Route For The Oyster Blade

The Hand of Bhudda 5.10c  International : Thailand : The Oyster Blade

The Hand of Bhudda is an outstanding moderate multipitch that summits the Oyster Blade. You get to tag the summit and get an outstanding view of Phi Phi. (there is a photo of this in the Lightner guide.) The pitches are on the short side, about 80' or so each, but this takes advantage of great belay stances. I don't think the route, or the Oyster Blade in general, sees any kind of noticable traffic, you'll probably have it to yourselves.P1: ...[more]