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Houdini Lever-Style Corkscrew with Foil Cutter

Houdini Lever-Style Corkscrew with Foil Cutter

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Buy: $17.59 - $39.99

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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 65 reviews

Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 9.7 x 8.4 x 3.4

Model: Houdini Red
ASIN: B00025FKDA

Features:
  • Lever-style corkscrew pulls corks in seconds
  • Automatic cork release
  • Tested for 20,000 pulls
  • All-metal gears and soft-grip handles
  • Easy-to-use foil cutter
Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
All you have to do is push down on the lever, pull it up, and like magic the corkscrew is out. The Houdini Lever-Style Corkscrew can pull a cork from any size bottle in seconds, and without so much as an abracadabra, it automatically releases the cork, too. Tested for 20,000 pulls, this tool is made to last through a lifetime of dinner parties, but includes an extra spiral screw just in case. Gift set features a handy foil cutter that easily removes the foil cap. All-metal gears, soft-grip handles and shiny enameled finish. Imported.

Customer Reviews:   Read 60 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars Houdini corkscrew   July 7, 2008
Solid product; very easy to use. My only problem thus far, has been with removing the cork from the corkscrew. Nonetheless, compared with other corkscrews, this one is excellent!


5 out of 5 stars Newer 2008 Models Much Improved: Great Opener!   June 27, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I was really surprised at all the negative or lukewarm reviews until I looked at the dates: these are mostly from 2002-2003, and the most recent one I saw was 2004. Half a decade later, the Houdini is MUCH improved. Mine is a champ, and opens every bottle flawlessly and quickly. I drink wine EVERY DAY, so it has to work continuously, and it does. While some five-year old reviews talk of wobblies or weak joints, this is no longer true. The 2008 Houdini is solid! It also now comes with it's own case (rubber handle retainer included), so you don't have to worry about storage issues. I'm a hard-core wine aficionado, and this is a superb opener. I can't think of any way they could improve it.


5 out of 5 stars Easy   May 5, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Nice product and easy to use. Girlfriend has no problems using this item compared to a normal cork screw. Highly recommend.


5 out of 5 stars Love it   May 3, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This thing works very well. It does take up some room in the drawer but if you drink wine it is definitely worth. Made very well


3 out of 5 stars Buy a corkscrew, get a free rock!   March 12, 2008
 2 out of 3 found this review helpful

OK, the Houdini seems to work pretty well so far. But here's the thing: hidden behind the glued-in-place cardboard sheet on the back of the case is...a rock. Carefully screwed to the plastic. You can't make this stuff up!

I can only assume that the rock is there to make the package feel heavier. (I'm flashing back to Jurassic Park: "Is that heavy? Then it's expensive! Put it down!")

I'm not sure what to think. It's a) hilarious, and b) somewhat deceptive. I'm actually kind of glad someone is doing this in the world. On the other hand, as a person who stood and held the Rabbit and Houdini cases and scrutinized the differences between them, I do feel duped. But maybe the Rabbit has a rock of its own.



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