Screwpull Wax Remover, Black

by Screwpull

Product Features

• Pressing and rotating cuts a circular opening in a wine-bottle's wax seal
• Flexible to fit any size bottle-neck
• Stainless-steel cutting blade won't rust
• Push-button ejects wax cylinder after use
• 3-1/8 inches high--stores easily in drawer

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.1 x 2 x 1.9 inches ; 2.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005MEEC
• Item model number: S2100-31
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #268,508 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

This ingenious device cuts a circular opening in the wax seal of a wine bottle, allowing instant access to the cork. It's a much simpler and safer method than fooling around with a knife. To cut and remove the wax, simply press down on the device and rotate it a few times. The pushbutton on top ejects the wax cylinder that comes away when you remove the device. Inside is a stainless-steel cutting blade that won't rust. Made of thick, tough plastic, the wax remover has flexible sides, letting it fit on any size bottleneck, while bumps all the way around ensure a tight grip even with wet fingers. The device is just 3-1/8 inches high and stores easily in a drawer. --Fred Brack

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Hasn't worked for me once, December 23, 2002

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six - See all my reviews

This review is from: Screwpull Wax Remover, Black (Kitchen)

I recieved this as a Christmas present and so far it's 0 for 4 in removing the wax seals from wine bottles. This has happened on 4 separate bottles, each a different brand, so the problem lies with the device itself and not a particular brand's bottle.

Usually this device only manages to cut a shallow circle into the wax seal; if the wax seal is not at the very top of the bottle's lip, the blade is simply not long enough to cut entirely through. In the one instance where it did cut through the wax entirely, it wouldn't remove the resulting plug. Mostly it just manages to mangle the wax seal and simply make it more difficult to remove the old fashioned way.

You can tell from the first moment you lay your hands on it, it's a cheaply made device. The plastic is brittle, the design is clumsy, and it's ineffective as well. So save your money and keep your pocket knife, as for now, it's still the best tool for this job.

5 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Wonderful Screwpull Wax Remover!, December 17, 2001

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Melissa D. Stupinski (St. George, UT United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Screwpull Wax Remover, Black (Kitchen)

It's about time a product like this came out! For those who have difficulty opening a bottle of wine because of that darn wax sealer, your prayers have been answered!

It makes life even easier to enjoy a good bottle of wine. Why should you have to struggle opening a great '82 Bordeaux or a spectacular '97 California Cab?

I also recommend (if I may) ANY product from Screwpull. Some people (like myself) still have a little trouble using a waiter's corkscrew...even though I am still trying :)