What does this mean?Pros & Cons
Pros
It looks classy with its designed handle and it’s presentation box. Comes in a nice presentation box which would do for storing it.
I'm not sure what all the bits are for, but i'm sure the wine-mad resident warlock will when he unwraps it on christmas day.
All the relevant tools you need for bottle opening, uncorking and seal cutting are present and correct. The integral knife makes light work of a foil cap. The blade is quite a sharp so bear that in mind when ordering.
The handle has a brushed finish on the metal parts and a lovely rosewood inlay on the handle. The wood looks a little plasticy (but that's quite common when you have a small bit of wood and give it a high gloss finish) the design part of the handle is... Read More
Overall it's perfectly adequate for use. The foil cutter is handy addition. It all adds up to a superb tool that works perfectly.
Cons
The serrated foil cutter rips rather than cuts the foil. It slips on the bottle neck (this applies to both stages) and requires more force than any other two-stage corkscrew i have experienced. The joints are very stiff.
Highlights
Quality
A good quality item that is both sturdy and nice looking
Really high quality bottle opener couldnt be more pleased
The design part of the handle is wooden and adds to the quality feel
I thought it was going to be very expensive when i first saw it but it is really cheap for the quality
Price
Very happy with this item well made great price delivered on time thank you
This is a product that punches well above its price
Packaging/appearance
This is an absolutely gorgeous waiters corkscrew which looks the part and is provided in a premium packaging box
The bade is actually a usable one to remove the shrink wrap on the top of the bottle
Competitiveness
99 or so its a nobrainer imho
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I thought it was going to be very expensive when i first saw it but it is really cheap for the quality
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I had the family round for food one bought a bottle of wine once the foil had been removed a cork was revealed
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I really cant find any faults with this item
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
This smart replacement has arrived just in time for the party season and will no doubt do good service
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I had to send the first one back because of a manufacturing fault but it was replaced quickly with a new one which was fine
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If i was being picky id complain that the engraved metal inlay on the back of the corkscrew wasnt perfectly cut and not perfectly flush with the rest of the components check yours and if not satisfied ask for an exchange
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Once you have screwed into the cork there is a two step pull
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The screw is hollow and inserts into corks easily without too much pressure
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