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BeckyH
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Post subject: Re: Waiter's Corkscrews  Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2011 8:58 pm |
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I have the houdini, although I never knew it until now. It works great and is very sturdy. I see no reason it shouldn't last a few more decades. It's great with long corks, too.
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jeanf
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Post subject: Re: Waiter's Corkscrews Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 11:44 am |
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Location: Near Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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been following this with interest. Chris' waiter's corkscrew is from his days as a waiter in the 80's. When that one goes, I don't know what we'll do.  Well, now I guess I do. 
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Tim
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Post subject: Re: Waiter's Corkscrews Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 3:16 pm |
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Location: Springfield, IL
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Becky,
The Houdini is made of plastic. Is that a detriment to this corkscrew? Is the spiral grooved?
Thanks,
Tim
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BeckyH
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Post subject: Re: Waiter's Corkscrews Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 4:23 pm |
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Then I guess I just have a metal one that looks like the houdini. The screw is not grooved.
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Tim
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Post subject: A Great Waiter's Corkscrew Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 8:04 am |
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Location: Springfield, IL
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HI, I finally found a really nice corkscrew. It's small, sturdy, fast and $6.95.This is the True Fabrications Black Professional Corkscrew This is a very short corkscrew; nevertheless cork removal is surprisingly easy. The worm is thin and teflon coated for easy insertion. The double hinge is sturdy and has a spring to keep it in position. (Pulltaps tend to jam and eventually break.) The knife is curved and serrated and does not slam onto your skin when closed. I also purchased a fancy version with wood trim and a really sweet split steel screw. This set me back $8.75. You can also get nearly identical corkscrews with a Screwpull label for $23 and $30 respectively. Tim
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jimbo
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Post subject: Re: Waiter's Corkscrews Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 8:51 am |
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Paul Kierstead wrote: I can't speak to the longevity, but a frend has a Laguiole (<-clicky) that is very beautiful and works like a dream. He doesn't drink enough wine to give a real workout. Heathen! We use a Trudeau, and it has lasted, but it is nothing special. The Laguiole has a very good reputation and would last for years. My corkscrews are mostly waiters style giveaways from wine companies. I do have an estate table model. They work very well on any kind of cork. Like many, I have never broken a corkscrew, and mine get a workout.
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Amy
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Post subject: Re: Waiter's Corkscrews Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 9:46 am |
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Location: Telluride, CO
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jimbo wrote: Like many, I have never broken a corkscrew, and mine get a workout. Wish I could say that.  Amy
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wino
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Post subject: Re: Waiter's Corkscrews Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 1:52 pm |
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Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Tim
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Post subject: Re: Waiter's Corkscrews Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 2:06 pm |
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Joined: Tue Aug 11, 2009 6:36 am
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Location: Springfield, IL
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How about some commentary about the precious Corkcicle?? It looks perfect for a polar bear! cc
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wino
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Post subject: Re: Waiter's Corkscrews Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 5:59 pm |
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Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
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There are places to put that but into wine is not one of them 
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