Wusthof Waiter's Corkscrew

by Wüsthof

Product Features

• Built to last; stainless-steel corkscrew and anodized aluminum handle
• Auger-style screw folds out from the center of the handle
• Bottle opener folds out from one end
• Integrated foil cutter
• 5-1/2 inches long

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 1.2 x 0.8 inches ; 11.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000066SYS
• Item model number: 6983
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #151,111 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars High quality, worth the price, except for the blade, February 14, 2004

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Christopher E. Behr (Midwest, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wusthof Waiter's Corkscrew (Kitchen)

I like the ritual and control of opening a bottle with these "waiter's helper" style corkscrews, rather than the quick, impersonal (and expensive) Screwpulls. Unfortunately, the first 3 inexpensive models I purchased (including the Oxo) broke or wore out, so I decided to spend a little more. The Laguiole seemed too expensive, so I tried the Wusthof.

The Wusthof feels solid and smooth in the hand. The components hinge out with the pleasant, firm resistance you expect from German engineering, and they don't flop around as you turn the unit. Unfortunately, the foil cutter is a serrated blade (something that I didn't see on the Amazon description) and it rips the foil rather than cutting it. I like to cut the foil beneath the lip of the bottle, and the Wusthof leaves a ragged, messy, and very visible cut, so I've been using another knife to cut the foil until I find the time to grind the teeth off what appears to be a good quality Wusthof blade.

The corkscrew itself is sharp and well designed, long enough to penetrate the deepest corks, and can be screwed easily down the middle of the cork. The handle provides the right feel and control to guide the cork. The lever rests securely on the bottle and stays clear of the cork (unlike cheaper models, where the lever's claws dig into the cork as it is being extracted), and, combined with the Wusthof's main handle, provides the right leverage even for the most recalcitrant cork, as demonstrated a few days ago, when our evening meal opened with an audible and satisfying pop as I painlessly extracted a long, tightly wedged and slightly dry cork from a Bordeaux bottle with the help of the Wusthof.

In summary, apart from the serrated blade, an excellent choice, well worth the price.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Heavy, solid portable corkscrew, March 11, 2003

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Michael Casey "Michael" (Atlanta, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wusthof Waiter's Corkscrew (Kitchen)

This is a heavy, solid-feeling corkscrew that should last for many years. There are many waiter-style corkscrews out there but this one is, for the money, the best built, if not exactly the most stylish. The open screw design means you can safely open old, dry corks without fear of breaking the cork off in the bottle. The foil cutter works well, even on those plastic bottle toppers. This corkscrew does require some practive, however, as you need to line up the screw correctly -- not in the center of the cork but more towards the edge, about halfway between center and edge. On one end is a tiny flip-out blade that can be used for cutting off the foil capsule. On the other end is a lever that serves as a brace that rests on the edge of the bottle to give you leverage when extracting the cork. This makes it easy to open a bottle of wine without setting it down on a tabletop.

If you need a corkscrew for the home, get an inexpensive Screwpull, but if you want a portable corkscrew, or a backup for the home, this is a solid choice.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A waiter's corkscrew you'll love, February 7, 2005

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M. Pierce (SLC, UT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wusthof Waiter's Corkscrew (Kitchen)

I'm a little old fashioned when it comes to corkscrews. I like the feeling of actually opening the bottle myself instead of having a machine do it. So basically I love waiter's corkscrews.

That said, I really love this corkscrew by Wüsthof. The screw goes in smoothly, the corkscrew is a good length to give you great leverage on the cork, it feels sturdy but not too heavy, if fits the hand well and it performs perfectly on cork and faux-cork.

I had to wait a couple months for it to be in stock but it was worth the wait. I ended getting the Messermeister Bow Tie Corkscrew while I was waiting and this corkscrew noticeably outperforms it.

It's a great purchase; with Wüsthof quality this is a corkscrew you'll pass on when you pass on.