OXO SteeL Vertical Lever Corkscrew with Removable Foil Cutter, Silver, 18.7 x 18.7 x 6.1 cm 11147600UK

I have had a number of modern cork screws with varying degrees of success. I tried this one because it had good reviews and I like it. One secret is to make certain the lever goes up slightly the other side of centre as there is a slightly tight spot at the top. By going right over centre, it removes the cork successfully and with much less effort than the Rabbit type units. The foil cutter works well too.

... and it looks a robust build. Should last a lot longer than the similar prodcut I had before.

Quite the best lever corkscrew I have had. Very solid and simple to use.

Great Product and compact for storage.

This looks so smart.Really impressive item - the only downside is that it's huge! (well quite large) and doesn't therefore fit in the draw we keep corkscrews in!Smart enough to leave on show though!Best of all removes corks with the minimum of fuss once you are used to it - will have to stop buying twist caps!

Not only is this smart, but the promise is true. It really does remove a cork in two easy motions, effortlessly. The handle is really comfortable to hold and use. The foil cutter is also excellent, much better than a knife and fingernails. I would think this an appropriate gift for a wine lover.

I've tried to give this item the benefit of the doubt but have come to the conclusion it's just not up to the job, especially for the price paid. The actual corkscrew doesn't go deep enough into the cork so that it ends up breaking the cork. This has happened at least half-a-dozen times. Also, the plastic grip feels flimsy and far from sturdy enough. I'm now back to relying on an old-fashioned manual corkscrew. It may not be quite as hi-tech but at least it's reliable

This is a really sturdy opener and feels like it will last. It is very quick easy to use and comes in a nice presentation box. I’d highly recommend and will be gifting another to my wine-obsessed parents!