Customer Reviews

Screwpull Elegance Lever Model Corkscrew Gift Set

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I've been using this model for a little over a year and it is by far the sturdiest and easiest of the lever wine openers I've tried. Cheaper models tend to break, especially when used incorrectly but this one can take a licking and keep on pulling. No problems with wax corks either. Still, I recommend you understand the instructions before trying to use any lever wine opener.

I have previously purchased this product about 10 years ago. I have been pulling an average of 7 corks a week for that intire time. Just recently the main gear that lifts the cork screw snapped in two. I believe that the problem was excessive wear between the cork screw and the cork screw holder allowing the gear to miss align, bind up and with extra force from me the gear snapped. I bought another as I felt that after 10 years of service it is probably the most durable model available. After another 10 years, yes, I would buy another.

Previously, I had only used the standard manual inexpensive type corkscrew that I received in giftbags at conventions. They got the job done, but required a lot of twisting/pulling and often deposited bits of cork in the wine. I debated purchasing this item for a long time because I was put off by the expense. After all, the money I saved by using the cheap corkscrew, could be used to buy more wine. Finally, I decided to get it , and I'm glad I did. No more twisting/turning! Bottles are opened quickly and no more bits of cork. Although the item description indicated that the box included a metal stopper, it did not. However, I called the company and received a metal stopper a few days later. I highly recommend this item!

While this one's great, is there a good reason to pay so much when there are others just as good for around one-tenth the price (e.g., ASIN: B0006ABVK2)? I suggest you shop around unless you're buying this as a gift for someone who really knows wine, knows this brand name, and wants to show off for their guests.

Otherwise, when shopping for a corkscrew, the lever type like this is by FAR the best option. If you've never used a lever opener like this to open a wine bottle you don't know what you're missing.

I suggest getting one with mostly metal parts for durability and smooth, solid operation. Look for one that has spare worms or other spare parts, protective covers, a stand/box, and/or foil cutter included too. I really don't believe you have to pay more than twenty for a good lever opener--I paid ten for my zinc set with spare worm, cover, cutter, and storage box. It works perfectly, and I could buy a few great bottles of wine with the money I saved by not getting the Screwpull Elegance or another over-priced lever.

The opener works with little force, so just about anyone can use it. The stand is nice and makes it easy to store. The foil opener, which stores in the stand, is not the best I've ever used.

I found this product totally lived up to all expectations. I had previously bought another product and had returned it because it did not perform as expected. This product, on the other hand, performed better than expected. We drink a lot of wine and have had no problems whatever with this product, including plastic corks!

Well made and easy to use. Seems to work quite well with plastic corks which is a plus.

excellent product, just as good as the much larger bigger brother. Not as easy to get the cork out but well worth the money

I've had a number of wine openers of this type, but this is the best made I have found. Plus, I love the attached foil opener.

If you are looking to open a bottle of wine, this instrument will do it quite well. Don't know what else I can say about the Screwpull Elegance Lever Model Corkscrew Gift Set...