This has led to a whole new wave of fancy gizmos with elaborate mechanics and odd, 21st Century names. Make sure to choose a style that s easy to use. You don t want to wind up with a corkscrew that requires a doctorate in rocket science to operate. So, try before you buy. Any good retailer should have an empty bottle and a cork on hand to let you play with your chosen weapon to make sure you can get it right every time.
Good construction equals longevity and satisfaction.
It doesn t matter if the body is plastic or metal, it should be able to hit the floor a few times and still be able to open a hundred bottles in a row. As the hardest working part of the corkscrew it needs to be more that tough - it should be long, thin, sharp and ribbed. The difference between trash and terrific is often only a few dollars. That said, be wary of spending too little. Just look in your kitchen drawers.