True, Black Bottle Opener with Foil Cutter, Wine TrueTap Double Hinged Waiter’s Corkscrew, Set of 1
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It is manufactured in Seattle by a Seattle-based company. They have a lot of products that are made in the United States. I'm sure there are products, but I don't believe this is one of them.
The only mark I could find on this piece was the "Truetap" stamp; there was no indication of where it was made.
There's nothing but metal here. I think this is one of the best bottle openers I've ever bought. This company has provided me with a number of bottle openers. I work as a bartender six days a week and open several bottles of wine each evening.
To begin, there is a small knife on the outside that you can use to cut the foil wrap around the bottle's top neck to aid in the removal of the wrap (foil). Once you've removed the wrap (foil), make sure to replace the knife piece. Then open the wine key by stretching out the notched metal arm piece to the side, then opening the black corkscrew to the center to form a "T" shape, and using the colored handle piece and notched metal arm piece as your corkscrew handle. The black corkscrew's tip is then inserted into the wine cork's top center. Twist the screw down into the cork several times with your "T handle." That notched metal arm is used to anchor the corkscrew and pull out the cork once it has been drilled into the cork. It serves as a pivot - You can draw the cork out of the bottle by pulling up on the handle and down on the notched metal arm. After that, you simply pour and enjoy!
Selected User Reviews For True, Black Bottle Opener with Foil Cutter, Wine TrueTap Double Hinged Waiter’s Corkscrew, Set of 1
This dish is ready to serve. I like the colors because no one can take it and claim it's theirs (servers understand what I'm talking about).
This is a flimsy argument. I bought this to replace a similar two-stage Screwpull after reading the reviews on Amazon and SweetHome's recommendation. It has a nonstick coated worm, so it's just fine. I wanted a solid metal handle, so that's what I got. The metallic color is very appealing to me. The operation appears to be a little shaky. To remove corks, I'll need to use both stages. For atypically long corks, the Screwpull only required the second stage. It's smaller than the Screwpull, which could account for its flimsiness. Screwing the worm into the cork is also more difficult for me. It's a good backup or travel corkscrew in general. I'll be on the lookout for a new Screwpull because this one isn't cutting it for me.
br>br>After a few instances of me standing there holding my cork like an idiot, I decided to order this classic wine opener. Its classic design is timeless, and if you know how to use it properly, you can make yourself look like a wine champion. It's so straightforward that it never fails. br>br> To improve your wine game, I recommend skipping the gimmicks and sticking with this tried-and-true method.
This is a good corkscrew, but not great. The foil blade is nearly useless; it is about as sharp as a butter knife and can only dent the foil rather than cut it. It also has an unusual opening angle. br>The corkscrew itself is fine, but there isn't much of a groove on the top, so it crumbles natural corks a little when you first use it. Finally, the cantilever does not fully open to align with the screw, requiring more force to pull the cork, and the lips are just large enough to grab the bottle. To keep the corkscrew from slipping off the bottle, I have to hold the lever against the bottle, which I haven't had to do with other corkscrews. br>I'll keep them until I find something better, then I'll recycle them! I'll keep one in my camp kitchen and the other in my picnic basket until I find something better.
I should also point out that one of the photos in the listing is incorrect. I believe the worm has a teflon coating, whereas the photo shows bare stainless. This isn't a deal breaker, but they aren't identical. br>One of the main reasons I bought this wine key is that it is approved by the TSA for air travel. This may seem strange, but it is true. That's right, you read that correctly. You can carry it in your pocket like a pocket knife, no questions asked, and it will pass all security checks. Pick up a bottle or two in duty-free and relax in your hotel room when you arrive. To me, this thing would be pretty nasty up close and personal. Open it up, put the worm in between your fingers, and you can do some serious damage. br>I know, it sounds crazy. Still, it's perfectly legal, and the TSA has given it the green light for 2015.
For many years, I used a corkscrew that was nearly identical to this one, but the foil cutting blade eventually became too dull to be effective, despite the fact that the cork screw itself still works perfectly. br>br>I decided to replace it and bought the same brand, which works just as well as the previous one. The two-stage lever action, which allows you to easily pull the cork without breaking it, is my favorite feature.
Overall, it's a well-built product that performs admirably. The only caveat is that the piece that presses down on the wine bottle has a slight curve to it, so you'll need to hold it securely sideways against the bottle as well. It works fine, but you must make certain that you do so in order for everything to run smoothly. People sometimes try it out and are unable to do so because it is not immediately apparent.
However, it is ineffective. br>br>This corkscrew is inexpensive, and the savings are reflected in the product, which is made of thin metal and plastic and is extremely light. It doesn't have any weight to it. The handle is quite small and delicate. The cork cuts into your hand or feels like it's going to slip out of your hand when you pull it, but it's done its job so far and hasn't broken.
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