Metrokane Velvet Corkscrew, Black

by Metrokane

Product Features

• Velvet corkscrew features soft, rubberized hand grip
• Self-pulling action removes cork in velvety smooth motion
• Teflon-coated spiral; built-in foil cutter
• Elegant ergonomic design; stores compactly
• Covered by lifetime warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000DZ18V
• Item model number: 5903
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,323 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #97 in Kitchen & Dining > Bar Tools & Glasses > Corkscrews & Openers

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Sometimes elegance is found in the simplest design, such as the Velvet corkscrew from Metrokane. Living up to its name, the self-pulling corkscrew not only removes corks from wine bottles with velvety smoothness, but feels soft to the touch, thanks to the rubberized grip. The continuous-turn mechanism means you just keep twisting the top and the Teflon-coated screw glides into the cork and pulls it right out of the bottle with ease. Turn the other direction, and the cork is pushed off the spiral. A foil cutter is integrated into the corkscrew, and a notch in the sides allows it to fit perfectly over the top of any bottle for secure positioning. An excellent gift for the wine lover in your life, the Velvet is covered by a lifetime warranty. --Ann Bieri

Product Description

Elegant continuous-turn self-pulling Velvet Corkscrew.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Pleased, Great Design...**Update** Lasted a year., January 3, 2007

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Kare Bear "karen_phil_kyra" (CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Metrokane Velvet Corkscrew, Black (Kitchen)

I love this corkscrew, it works very well. After having used the waiter type for years, this is a fantastic change. Having the foil-cutter built in is a big plus, I don't have to fumble around with a piece on the end like with the waiter or have a seperate piece to keep track of, and it does the job just fine.

It's much simpler and smaller (saves space and is more transportable) than the lever type, which I've also used. And, in my opinion, is more efficient and easier to use. I've also heard complaints that they tend to get more difficult to use over time.

I can't stand the "winged" type either, they are such a pain. The problems that I had with the waiter or winged types were getting them started and making sure that the screw went in straight, having it slip while pulling, or struggling to get a stubborn cork out. I've also had the worm (screw) loosen or break over time with the waiter corkscrews. These are not a problems anymore.

It may be more expensive than the more basic types, those may be the way to go if you only open a bottle once a month or less. But it is so worth it if you are opening a bottle a week or more. Every time I use it I'm am amazed by how easily the cork comes out. Looks like this tool will be around in my home for a long time.

***Update***
Not as durable as I first anticipated. It worked beautifully for just about a year, when it suddenly broke during use. I was very disappointed because it had worked so well up until then. Just something to keep in mind when buying, because of the higher price. I miss this corkscrew, wish it were a little cheaper because then I wouldn't mind buying another to replace it. Instead I've gone back to the cheap waiter-style corkscrew.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars corkscrew, February 6, 2007

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Linda Butler - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Metrokane Velvet Corkscrew, Black (Kitchen)

This is the best corkscrew, so easy to use and very nicely designed. (There's one displayed in the Museum of Modern Art in NYC). This is the best price I've seen for this product. I've seen it elsewhere for $24.99 and up.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great corkscrew, iffy foil cutter, March 18, 2009

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D. Simmons (Raleigh, NC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Metrokane Velvet Corkscrew, Black (Kitchen)

This corkscrew does its primary job easily and consistently. Without a doubt, this is the best corkscrew I've ever owned.

Where it's no so great is the built-in foil cutter. There are small metal blades along the inside of the grip, and the intent is that you should turn the corkscrew on its side, place the blades along the outside of bottle mouth, squeeze and turn. This works pretty well in probably 60 to 70 percent of the bottles I've tried it on. However, on some bottles, the reinforcing ring below the mouth is a little too high, and it prevents the blades from being able to reach the foil. So it works fine in most cases, but you'll probably want to have a dedicated foil cutter (or at least a knife or something) handy just in case.