Prestige Waiters Corkscrew By Coutale Sommelier - Blackwood - French Patented Spring-Loaded Double Lever Wine Bottle Opener for Bartenders and Gifts

This isn't a Coutale, so don't bother with it. Unlike the photo, the item I received was not engraved with "Coutale" or any other words. It looked as if it had been thrown together on the cheap. A very thin box, about the thickness of printer paper, just big enough to hold the item in a plastic bag. This isn't even close to being French. It's not worth the trouble. Be careful who you buy from. br>I went with the Stainless Steel option. I promptly returned it via UPS, but my refund has yet to arrive after four weeks. br>BONUS INFORMATION: It cost me around $20 when I purchased it. The price was then reduced to under $15, and it is now $29. 95 - All of this happened in a month's time.

Paul McDonald

| Jul 14, 2021

I received a Chinese knockoff in the mail. Because of the crooked lever (as shown in the photo), it won't open all the way. There was no double hindge, and it was delivered in a cheap cardboard box with plastic. The canal street in Chinatown is very similar to that of the canal street in New York City.

Shiloh Evans

| Jul 30, 2021

I've been using an original Screwpull for a long time and find it to be very simple, but after reading about how Philippe Bernede, the proprietor of Clos La Coutale, invented the double-pull, I thought I'd try something different. a corkscrew with a lever. There are a lot of knockoffs out there, so I went with the "real thing. " "It's a good thing I did. " The corkscrew itself is of excellent quality. It's sturdy, has a nice rosewood finish, and you can tell it was made with care. That said, it took a little getting used to, but now I'm fine. The main issue was getting the screw in the middle of the cork because it would go crooked and come out the side at first. There are several good how-to videos online. Simply use the search function to find videos on YouTube. It also includes a knife for cutting the foil, but I prefer to use a foil cutter. Although the Screwpull is easier to use, I find that going through the motions with this Coutale device gives me a sense of accomplishment, and I intend to keep it as my primary corkscrew.

Jazlyn HEWITT

| Aug 18, 2021

Let me tell you, the Coutale Prestige is a high-quality product that will not let you down. While the $5 ones from the wine store work fine, they are nowhere near as nice or well made as the Prestige; the Prestige will catch your guests' attention right away, whereas the cheap ones will not. While I am not a wine connoisseur, I do appreciate well-made tools and a good bottle of red with dinner. The Prestige is made of solid stainless steel and rosewood, as opposed to the stamped steel of the less expensive models. Once you've gotten the hang of it, you'll be amazed at how well it works and how smooth it is to use. This waiter's corkscrew will most likely last a lifetime, in my opinion.

Maurice Cherry

| May 06, 2021

When my battery-operated garage door opener died after only three years (battery stopped charging), I decided to invest in one that would last much longer - It's not an experience you'll want to repeat if your wine opener breaks down in front of your guests with no backup option. As a result, I went to Amazon and discovered this. Yes, it is more expensive than other apparent knockoffs, but I saw the higher price as an opportunity to get a good, long-lasting opener, so I took a chance. I'm so glad I took the chance. br>The attention to detail, handcrafted in France, was evident; the photos do not do justice to how it feels in the hands. I really like how the foil is cut with a serrated blade; it's a nice touch. br>It worked the first time with very little effort (I've seen waiters open bottles with a similar opener; I'm not sure if it's the same, but once you've seen it done, it's pretty intuitive). The cork screw was sharp and easy to turn, the lever was precise, and it was small enough to fit in my drawer. Saving space is a huge plus in a world of gadgets (like the large battery-operated opener that took up so much space on my counter). I'm very happy.

Jeremy Wolf

| Mar 26, 2021

Unfortunately, I had a nice waiter's corkscrew that I forgot to take out of my backpack and had confiscated by TSA at the airport. As a result, I needed to find a suitable substitute. I chose this because of the positive reviews and low price. The wood is real and has a nice feel/finish to it. br>br>This is definitely worth the price. The foil cutter is razor-sharp, making foil removal a breeze. The corkscrew is very easy to insert into corks, and the double lever with push spring is extremely useful. I'd never used one before with a spring, and it makes using the stops SO much easier and smoother. It's a game-changer, to put it mildly. Get one for yourself! br>br>Do yourself a favor and get one of these!.

Marie Barry

| Jul 30, 2021

I've always preferred the "Butterfly" style wine bottle openers, but I needed to replace mine after 15 years and couldn't find one that was well-made. That piqued my interest, so I began looking for alternatives. Electricity was not something I wanted to do. I'm not a purist, but something about not being able to control how the screw is inserted into the cork bothers me. br>br>Had a look at this style opener and decided to give it a shot. In my opinion, this is a fantastic decision. My initial impression was that it was considerably heavier and more solidly constructed than I had anticipated. Although the foil cutter is sharp and slightly serrated, you can pinch your thumb against it to grab the foil without being cut. The screw is easily inserted into the cork. The spring-loaded two-stage lever was surprisingly simple to operate. I was concerned that the spring was too stiff and would be difficult to manipulate. Then I used it to open the first bottle, which was incredibly simple. For this application, spring tension is ideal. br>br>I'm still learning how to use this style opener, but I'm not sorry I bought it. This will be a pleasure to use if it holds up, which I doubt.

Scarlett Wong

| Mar 09, 2021