Customer Reviews:
 a disappointing purchase December 24, 2006
I've used this maybe 5 times, and am going to throw it away. It doesn't always work for cork removal; once it pushed the cork into the bottle. And the method for removing the cork NEVER works. When you end up with a cork stuck on the screw, the plastic guard keeps you from accessing it with your fingers. I often drink wine with plastic corks, so that may be part of the problem. At this point, I can't get a cork off the screw, and it's going into the trash with a cork attached.
 AWESOME corkscrew!! May 30, 2005
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I'm not quite sure what the negative reviews are about...yes,it takes a time or two to perfect getting the cork off the screw, but after you've done it it's really easy. As far as ruining the cork goes,well-I've done far worse. I have a rabbit that sits on a shelf every time because I love this one. What else can I say? Couldn't be happier,great for the money,and -as mentioned by someone else-it does get attention for being unique!
PS I've had mine over 5 years and it's still perfect!
 Great for real corks, not so good for neoprene January 17, 2005
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The built-in foil cutter and easy-grip handle work great, and it's nice to be able to uncork a bottle with no chance of splashing a drop anywhere. The corks remove very easily without no forcing or yanking. And you have to admit, it's pretty cool-looking. It works much better with real corks than with neoprene (plastic) corks, however; the latter are especially hard to remove from the screw once you've got the bottle open. We've put ours through five years of hard service, and while I imagine the plastic part will eventually be the bit that fails, it hasn't yet. For the price range, it's a pretty good value.
the impossible corkscrew August 23, 2004
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
Order this item if you like the idea of having your blood mingled with your favorite wine. While the product's promise of ease in opening a wine bottle proves true, the problem is in removing the cork from the corkscrew thereafter. In my case, not only was I unable to remove the cork from the corkscrew (turning counterclockwise did not work, and there is no space inside the plastic chamber for your fingers to get a grip on the cork) I ended up piercing my finger in an attempt to extract the cork, thus turning wine-drinking into an unsavory and painful experience.
opens with ease March 19, 2004
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I din't drink much wine, but when I do I reach for mu OXO opener. It has a little rollong blade for cutting the paper on the bottle neck. Just place the opener over the cork and turn. Out comes even the tightest cork. To remove the cork from the screw, turn the other way. It's that simple. And the handle is plenty big to get a good grip on with out hurting your hand. I recomend it.
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