OXO SteeL Waiter's Corkscrew
by OXO
Product Summary
Manufacturer: OXOBrand: OXO
Model: 1063934
Product features:
- Non-stick worm glides smoothly through cork
- Sharpened, stainless steel cutting blade on foil cutter
- Soft, comfortable body
- Accommodates all size wine bottles
- Durable, stainless steel construction
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of OXO SteeL Waiter's Corkscrew
Customer Review: This is seriously a bad corkscrew
Summary: 1 Stars
Do not buy this corkscrew. I've had a lot of good corkscrews, mediocre corkscrews, and cheap corkscrews, and this one frustrated me so much I just had to warn people off. I trust OXO enough with their kitchen products that when I needed an opener in a pinch, I thought I couldn't go wrong with this brand...but I was wrong. So here are some of the things I don't like about it:
* It is cheaply made. It looks sturdy because of the stainless steel and trademark black rubber, but the main body is flimsy plastic and the worm has way too much give. I can't imagine it would hold up against some of those stubborn corks.
* It doesn't feel good in the hand. I know this seems a bit picky, but it shouldn't feel bad in the hand either. Sharp plastic corners make you constantly readjust your hold and take your mind off opening your vino.
* The worm's piercing end is at a insanely flat angle, so you have to insert the point at almost 90 degrees to get it going, and even then it may take a few tries to get it started.
* The supporting lever is too short. You have to sink the worm completely in the cork in order to pull the cork out. And even then it doesn't always do the trick and you may need a good tug at the end to extract the cork.
* The foil cutter is really small and you may not even notice it has one. But it also isn't that convenient to open and you often have to apply pressure to the sharp side to open it. Be careful if you are a bit tipsy not to get cut.
Anyhow, it is a bad corkscrew, trust me. All three main parts are bad: the worm, the lever, the body.
Description of OXO SteeL Waiter's Corkscrew
The OXO SteeL Waiter's Corkscrew is perfect for anyone from the wine connoisseur to the casual entertainer. Combining function and elegance, the sleek, brushed stainless steel Corkscrew has a non-stick worm that glides smoothly through all corks and opens all bottles with ease. The soft gripping surfaces on the body provide comfort when removing the cork from the bottle. For added convenience, the Corkscrew features a built-in bottle opener and a sharpened foil cutter. The Waiter's Corkscrew accommodates all size wine bottles and is dishwasher safeCorkscrews & Openers
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