FranmaraBoomerang Two Step Corkscrews, Color: Black

Wile E. Coyote approved.I've got just about every bottle opener ever made, and the foil cutter on this one is the easiest to use in the industry. I also love the effectiveness of the screw itself; it has a "grooved" worm, which is to say the screw has a groove down the length of it, so it doesn't split the cork. Like the best bottle openers, this one has a two-step pry lever so you can start the pull and end it with good leverage that makes it easy to remove the cork without cracking it inside the bottle.This is an Italian made bottle opener that was such a hit on my Camino [de Santiago] trip with a Swiss compatriot who basically stole it every chance they could get. Once we got to Santiago, I gave it to them, and so I had to buy another one after I got home, but it's hard to find in stores nowadays, so I had to get it here, on A-zon.The only other bottle opener I like in this price range, is the American made (NOT Chinese imitation) Pulltap, and while I like the feel of the Pulltap in my hand better, and it folds down tighter, this one weighs a tad less (better for town-to-town backpacking, or picnics) and the foil cutter is better. I like both. I use both, as well as some shmancier ones that I keep at home. But for on the go, you either want this one, or the Pulltap. And for the Camino, this would be the one to bring.

We have purchased these bottle openers for our wait staff at our favorite restaurants so they don’t keep embarrassing themselves opening bottles of wine with junk openers. The foil cutter is smooth so you don’t leave a jagged haphazard opening when pouring - no one wants you to use your hands to smooth out or repair the foil at the pour point. Great gift and great to have on hand!

I have used this model of corkscrew for years and to me, the best. However, some of those products are built stronger than others and this specific product was to me a bit skinnier and its durability to be assessed.

I have purchased a number of these before. I'm a bartender and these are the best openers on Amazon.The foil cutter works every time and cuts a nice circular foil that lifts off easily from the bottle.Quite simply, it's the best solution for a bartender who uses the opener daily.

I've had one of these with a wine store logo for years and didn't realize they were readily available when I wanted one for a family member. I was pleased to find them on Amazon and the one I received looks to be the same high quality as my original. In particular, the foil cutter on it is the best I've ever owned.

I'm a server/bartender and this is a complete game changer with the foil cutter and long cork screw. Makes the presentation go a lot smoother especially if the wine isn't stored on its side and is upright which dries out the cork, I'm still able to remove the cork without it crumbling into the wine or breaking in half infront of the patrons.. which is always embarrassing. This has decreased the amount of embarrassing broken corks and cutting myself while attempting to cut the foil.. no one wants a little blood with their wine.. Unless they're vampires. Which I doubt because the sun is up for most of the shift. 🤷🏼‍♀️

These are wonderful corkscrews and the foil cutter is the best. Be careful, I purchased another item that was advertised as a Boomerang, but when it arrived it was a knockoff. The picture off the knockoff didn't have the correct trademark stamp on the hinge. Stick to the Franmara, it is worth the extra couple of bucks.

The opener I received simply does not work. I purchased it because I wanted the built-in foil cutter. That part works just fine. The opener itself, not so fine. It does not line up with the lip of the bottle, which pretty much makes it useless since you cannot get any leverage. Frankly, it feels dangerous to use. I compared it with the others we have with same basic design, and it is clear that they have different distances from the corkscrew, as well as different shape. I also note a different angle to the corkscrew. Unfortunately, we don't drink wine all that much. The few bottles we had in the two months following this purchase all turned out to have screw-on tops so this product wasn't tested until yesterday. It will now have to live in a landfill as it cannot be returned or exchanged. Not a lot of money, but a frustrating waste nonetheless.**EDIT: I finally figured out what was not working. After I discovered the spring-loading on my own, I went back to the online product description to see what I might have had missed. The "spring-loaded floating spring axis" was not all that obvious and did not automatically adjust as described, but I was able to push the crescent-shaped piece on my own (it was awkward, but I'm sure I'll get used to it now that I know it is there.) At that point it worked exactly as expected. Since I've now had this for a number months (it sat in a drawer after my first failed use but I couldn't bring myself to throw it away), I no longer have the packaging, but I would swear that it came with no or minimal instructions for use. Anyone who reads this and can advise, please write a comment and I will correct my post. I'm giving it a 3 because I feel I shouldn't have to figure out how a product works. Salud!

This design and rigidity is what I like, have purchased previously and that one is still functional after three years