If you've ever worked in the hospitality industry, as a bartender, sommelier, server, bar back, etc, you've probably carried a wine key like this one. You can buy one that's significantly more expensive, but this wine key is not noticeably inferior to the more expensive version, and there's certainly not enough of a difference to justify the price. If you need to uncork bottles of wine, you should buy this product. Home wine drinkers who don't work in the hospitality industry are probably more comfortable with a winged corkscrew, but once you learn how to use a double hinged wine key, you will realize that they're much faster, easier to use, and take up a lot less space in your drawer. They're also convenient to travel with.
This particular wine key is double hinged, which is much better than a single hinged wine key, as you can use leverage to pull out the entire cork without having to use force to pull against the bottle. Once you've removed the foil cap, simply insert the worm (the corkscrew part) into the middle of the cork, and twist the wine key clockwise and/or twist the bottle counterclockwise until the worm is all the way inside the cork. Then, using the handle as leverage, put the first hinge on the lip of the bottle and pull up on the handle, pushing the hinge down against the bottle. After the cork comes most of the way up, switch to the second hinge, putting it on the lip of the bottle and lifting up on the handle again, until the cork is totally removed.
This wine key is solidly built. It feels sturdy and ergonomically fits to my hand. The beer bottle opener works well and quickly with very little effort. The worm goes into synthetic corks extremely easily with no friction at all, and goes into real corks with very little friction. The foil cutter is serrated and not too dull, but if you need to open wine bottles quickly, you should buy a standalone foil cutter anyway. I strongly recommend this one from Vinara: http://www.amazon.com/review/R36DJ213VILHE4
The hinges are a little stiff to bend back and forth at first, but after breaking it in, this is no longer a problem. And you really can't beat the price. I bought a few extras and keep them in my bag at work, so if a server or fellow bartender forgot to bring a wine key, I don't have to lend them the one I'm using and then go find them to get it back.
In conclusion, if you want a decent double hinged wine key for a great price, buy this one. You won't regret it. If this review helped you, please click Yes below =)
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Stainless Steel Truetap: Double-Hinged Corkscrew
Uncorking is effortless thanks to the superior double-hinged design and non-stick worm of the Truetap Double-Hinged Corkscrew. Complete with an integrated bottle opener and serrated foil cutter, it’s our most iconic wine opener.
- Stainless steel
- Double-hinged arm
- 5-turn worm & foil cutter
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Professional QualityThe TrueTap corkscrew is a professional grade wine key with a stainless steel body, serrated foil cutter, and double-hinged design. The non-stick worm makes it easy to remove both natural and synthetic corks, while the compact profile makes it a favorite of professional bartenders and servers. |
For Wine LoversA sturdy, reliable corkscrew is the essential tool for any wine lover or budding sommelier. Our classic bottle opener is simple, elegant, and comes in a myriad of finishes to suit any décor or personal taste so you can open your vintages with ease and style. |
Used at WineriesSometimes the simplest solution is the best. This waiter's corkscrew is the preferred bottle opener for vineyards and wine bars because it offers a smooth uncorking experience, helps prevent cork breakage, and includes a bottle opener for wines with bottlecap tops, ciders, and beers. |
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Step 1Use serrated blade to remove foil, then insert worm into cork |
Step 2Keep the worm vertical and drill down until corkscrew is secure |
Step 3Use the first hinge to partialy puull the cork out |
Step 4Lock the second hinge against the lip of the botte to full uncork |
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Corkscrew Competition: Truetap Metal vs Natural Wood and Stainless Steel
A few months ago I looked at this corkscrew and another made by the same company, Waiters Corkscrew by True Fabrications - Natural Wood and Stainless Steel All-in-one Corkscrew, Bottle Opener and Foil Cutter The red metal one looked nice and wasn't very expensive. The Natural Wood one looked more refined. It cost $3 more but it was still not too expensive. They both got good reviews.I couldn't make up my mind, so I got them both. The Natural Wood one looks even more elegant than it does in the picture on the website, and they both turned out to be excellent quality corkscrews. After using them both for the last 4 months, I'm giving a slight edge to the Truetap Metal corkscrew for two reasons.The most important one is the design of the first step in the dual-action mechanism that they both have. This short step is what you first put on the lip of the wine bottle to get maximum leverage before moving to the longer step to finish extracting the cork. In the Truetap Metal corkscrew the edges of the first step are folded over to make two little "feet". In the Natural Wood corkscrew, the thin metal edge is what contacts the bottle lip. (See Photo) This first step applies the most force to the lip of the bottle. The "feet" on the Truetap Metal distribute this force much better than the simple metal edge of the Natural Wood corkscrew. Although it happens very rarely, I have had the metal edge type corkscrew actually break out some small pieces of glass when a lot of force is applied to pull a particularly stubborn cork.The second is that the non-stick coated screw on the Truetap Metal is easier to get into the cork and out again than is the grooved bare metal screw on the Natural Wood corkscrew.The foil cutters are also slightly different. The Truetap Metal is shorter with coarser serrations, but it doesn't make much difference in performance. In any case, I seldom use them, preferring the 4-wheel type cutters such as True Decor™ 4 Wheel wine Bottle Foil Cutter Remover with Sharp Blades quickly and effortlessly removes foil
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Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2015
I couldn't make up my mind, so I got them both. The Natural Wood one looks even more elegant than it does in the picture on the website, and they both turned out to be excellent quality corkscrews. After using them both for the last 4 months, I'm giving a slight edge to the Truetap Metal corkscrew for two reasons.
The most important one is the design of the first step in the dual-action mechanism that they both have. This short step is what you first put on the lip of the wine bottle to get maximum leverage before moving to the longer step to finish extracting the cork. In the Truetap Metal corkscrew the edges of the first step are folded over to make two little "feet". In the Natural Wood corkscrew, the thin metal edge is what contacts the bottle lip. (See Photo) This first step applies the most force to the lip of the bottle. The "feet" on the Truetap Metal distribute this force much better than the simple metal edge of the Natural Wood corkscrew. Although it happens very rarely, I have had the metal edge type corkscrew actually break out some small pieces of glass when a lot of force is applied to pull a particularly stubborn cork.
The second is that the non-stick coated screw on the Truetap Metal is easier to get into the cork and out again than is the grooved bare metal screw on the Natural Wood corkscrew.
The foil cutters are also slightly different. The Truetap Metal is shorter with coarser serrations, but it doesn't make much difference in performance. In any case, I seldom use them, preferring the 4-wheel type cutters such as [[ASIN:B00K1SSTL8 True Decor™ 4 Wheel wine Bottle Foil Cutter Remover with Sharp Blades quickly and effortlessly removes foil]]
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Corkscrew Competition: Truetap Metal vs Natural Wood and Stainless Steel
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2015
A few months ago I looked at this corkscrew and another made by the same company, [[ASIN:B00400OL92 Waiters Corkscrew by True Fabrications - Natural Wood and Stainless Steel All-in-one Corkscrew, Bottle Opener and Foil Cutter]] The red metal one looked nice and wasn't very expensive. The Natural Wood one looked more refined. It cost $3 more but it was still not too expensive. They both got good reviews.Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2015
I couldn't make up my mind, so I got them both. The Natural Wood one looks even more elegant than it does in the picture on the website, and they both turned out to be excellent quality corkscrews. After using them both for the last 4 months, I'm giving a slight edge to the Truetap Metal corkscrew for two reasons.
The most important one is the design of the first step in the dual-action mechanism that they both have. This short step is what you first put on the lip of the wine bottle to get maximum leverage before moving to the longer step to finish extracting the cork. In the Truetap Metal corkscrew the edges of the first step are folded over to make two little "feet". In the Natural Wood corkscrew, the thin metal edge is what contacts the bottle lip. (See Photo) This first step applies the most force to the lip of the bottle. The "feet" on the Truetap Metal distribute this force much better than the simple metal edge of the Natural Wood corkscrew. Although it happens very rarely, I have had the metal edge type corkscrew actually break out some small pieces of glass when a lot of force is applied to pull a particularly stubborn cork.
The second is that the non-stick coated screw on the Truetap Metal is easier to get into the cork and out again than is the grooved bare metal screw on the Natural Wood corkscrew.
The foil cutters are also slightly different. The Truetap Metal is shorter with coarser serrations, but it doesn't make much difference in performance. In any case, I seldom use them, preferring the 4-wheel type cutters such as [[ASIN:B00K1SSTL8 True Decor™ 4 Wheel wine Bottle Foil Cutter Remover with Sharp Blades quickly and effortlessly removes foil]]
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