OXO Steel Double Lever Waiter's Corkscrew
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I'm not familiar with the specific security requirements for carry-on luggage. The curved foil cutter looks like a bird's beak when extended and measures about 5/8" in total length.
Dishwashers are not recommended. If a product does not state that it is dishwasher safe, do not put it in the dishwasher. Same goes for any product: if it doesn't say Dishwasher, Microwave, or Conventional Oven Safe on the packaging, don't try to use it in these appliances. An excellent illustration is: In the same way that you wouldn't use a microwaveable plastic bowl in a regular oven. Dishwashers get extremely hot, and products that aren't designed for that purpose may be damaged. br>Sure, I hope that answers your question. And thank you for using Amazon to do your shopping!
Yes, it has the ability to open beer cans.
I'd say about a pound and a half. It's small enough to fit in a pocket.
Selected User Reviews For OXO Steel Double Lever Waiter's Corkscrew
First and foremost, let me state that I adore OXO. I buy their products exclusively for my kitchen, and I'm willing to pay a premium for them because I know I'll get quality. Everything comes to mind when they're around them. I don't usually write reviews, but this opener was so bad that I'm hoping someone from OXO reads this and fixes the design so I can buy the next model. PROS: br>br>
- Because this is an OXO product, you can expect the craftsmanship to be flawless. The rubber grip is excellent, and the metal construction is sturdy. It feels heavy and strong in your hands, and if it worked well, I'd give it five stars, and believe me, I wanted it to. I'm not a fan of rabbit-style openers, and I hoped the OXO waiter's corkscrew would be a more traditional addition to my kitchen than the OXO corkpull. CONS: br>br>
- THE CUTTER IS IN APPROPRIATE CONDITION! Seriously, OXO, you are amazing! Please make the next model with a slightly larger blade that OPENS UP ALL THE WAY! The blade does not open far enough to get around a wine bottle without rubbing against the rubberized part of the handle, as evidenced by the photos posted. As a result, cutting a clean circle around the bottle's neck while keeping the rubber side of the handle away from the bottle is extremely difficult. This is inconvenient and makes the job nearly impossible. OXO, I'd like to make a request. If you want it to have a handle to rest on, I suppose you should make it out of plastic (to avoid friction).
- The part of the cork pull that moves in and out as it rests on the bottle's lip - The one that's supposed to act as a fulcrum for you to rest on while you're pulling the cork out TEARS UP THE CORK! After using it, I ended up with cork fragments in my wine! I understand that this piece is supposed to move inward (it has a mechanism that, in theory, should push it into the larger part's casing as you apply pressure to the second tier rest). However, the first part of the second tier rest sticks out and does not fully fit into the housing of the larger part, resulting in two small teeth sticking out and tearing up the cork as it is being pulled out. Of course, this causes the cork screw to fall into the wine. br>br>I'll be the first to admit that I only see two flaws in this cork screw. To be fair, I only use this corkscrew for two things: cutting the wine wrapper and pulling out the cork. Unfortunately, this corkscrew isn't very good at either of these things. As a result, it is given a 0/2 score. br>br>Meanwhile, I'd like to cast a vote for: BUY OXO. But hold off on purchasing this model until they improve it.
- EDIT: br>br> I was able to shave down about 2mm of the pointed edges of the first rest that ripped the cork with a file. So it now works (though the metal is a little shinier). HOWEVER. CONS: br>br>
- Now, after opening two bottles of wine, the rubber handle on the foil cutter has started to peel due to friction between the rubber and the bottle's side!.
"Teflon?" you might ask. "The handle of my old waiter's corkscrew had aged and had become sticky, as whatever material it was does over time; it was over 10 years old, but it still worked fine, so I hoped to find an identical replacement. " No way. After reading the reviews, I decided to go with the OXO. It works fine, but it lacks the solid feel that a product at this price point should have. Because the screw portion of the handle is loose, you must exert additional effort when using it. The foil cutter isn't cutting anything - It rips, which I believe is a significant problem. I'll keep it, but I'll keep an eye out for something better.
As someone who consumes wine on a regular basis, I've experimented with a wide range of corkscrews. While the rabbit and wing styles are simple to use, I believe they are far too bulky to store and transport to be worthwhile. br>br>When my old favorite, a simple hinged waiter's corkscrew, finally gave up the ghost, I decided to upgrade to this OXO version. In my house, we enjoy OXO products and have a number of them. br>br>This works well as a hinged waiter's corkscrew, but it lacks some of the moving parts that broke down on the last one I loved. The "hinge" is more of a pop-in type of thing. The handle has that good OXO texture, making it easy to grip and use, and the feature is inside (rather than outside) the handle, making it a little less likely to get banged around in a drawer, cooler, etc. br>br>The corkscrew is nice and sharp, which makes it easy to start the entry into the cork. br>br>My only criticism is the foil knife - While it is visually appealing, I find it to be a little too curved for my tastes, and it is difficult to flip out and use as easily as a straight blade. br>br>It's very sturdy, and I'm confident I'll get a lot of use out of this small tool for many years.
Corkscrews appear to be a source of obsession for many people. Is OXO a household name among wine connoisseurs? No, I doubt it. However, I can confidently state that this is an excellent product, with excellent quality, durability, and ease of use. If you know how to use a waiter's corkscrew, then you're good to go. (It's not rocket science, but you should watch a YouTube video if you've never used one before. ) ) The foil cutter appears to be too short, as some users have complained. It is, however, very simple to operate. The cork easily lifts out, the lever rests comfortably on the bottle lid, and there is no gouging as you pull the cork out. BUY THIS IF YOU WANT A GOOD TOOL THAT WILL LAST AND WORK. If you're looking for a "fancy" one to give as a present or to "show off" (i. e. Look elsewhere if you're serving high-end wines to customers who are aware of such things.
I was let down by it. Normally, one of my "go-to" companies for kitchen gadgets and tools has been Oxo. Sadly, the lack of sturdiness and maneuverability was shocking this time! Perhaps opening wine bottles isn't their strong suit.
I used a file to sharpen the tip so I could cut a smooth foil edge and slit the cap. Aside from that, it's very functionally designed, just like any other OXO product I've purchased. Congratulations on achieving a double-digit increase in revenue. two-handed lever step bottle lip hook, which provides excellent leverage to begin cork extraction, then a quick flip to the second step, which provides quick, easy leverage to pull even the most stubborn cork and eliminates a common complaint about other corkscrews: The detents for the lip hook and corkscrew are also nice, keeping things where they need to be when screwing into just near the top of the spiral, rather than piercing the cork completely and getting bits in the wine. Every time I open a new bottle, I am pleased because it is half the price of other similar designs and has a nice cushy grip. It's one of those simple pleasures in life. For old corks that are prone to drying out and becoming brittle, I still use my Monopol prong style. Don't squander money on a low-cost model that will fail.
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