Customer Reviews:
 Almost perfect design... February 18, 2008
Even though more expensive than the average cork pull, I bought this because it was similar to a cork pull that I had for almost 15 years that I loved, but finally broke. I wanted to see if Oxo's version would measure up.
And the answer... almost. Pulling the cork from the bottle is a simple task, works really well. The nonstick surface of the screw also works great, making the job go smooth and easy.
The problem comes when you try to extract the cork from the device. My experience is that, especially with plastic corks, it sometimes doesn't work. Or, at least not right away. Basically the cork does not unscrew all the way, staying just deep enough inside the plastic housing that you can't get your fingers in to hold the cork and finish the job.
The problem seems to be how smooth and slippery the plastic corks are, and the ribs inside the Oxo cork pull just can't grab it well enough to unscrew it. One solution that does seem to work: patience. When the cork first comes out of the bottle, it's tightly compressed and also wet. After a while, it expands and dries and then the ribs inside the Oxo pull can grab the cork better, and finish the unscrew job enough that you can grab the cork with your fingers and remove it.
If only it lasted longer... December 22, 2007
This is a compact, comfortable, easy to use cork puller. It is nearly foolproof, with a handy foil cutter. It lasted 2-3 years, which isn't great, but we liked it so much we got another anyway...
 handy August 29, 2007
Although the cutter doesn't 'work' easily, necessitating another product to cut the foil; the cork pulling mechanism is fairly smooth and easy. Someone with arthritis may have trouble getting it started though.
 Less energy, cleaner pull June 27, 2007
Best corkscrew I have ever owned or tried for a fraction of what those fancy ones cost.
Too easy... March 8, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
First tried this while we were at Sand Harbor in Tahoe. It was a friends and after we used it I knew I had to get one. A very simple product that does its job well. The built in foil cutter is very convenient as that's one less thing you have to carry. Like any OXO product I've had before the build is solid and sturdy. Pricey...perhaps, but in my book it's quality is worth the extra couple bucks.
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