Le Creuset Screwpull Lever Model Elegance

This corkscrew is a pleasure from start to finish. For starters, it looks great: high-quality metals, high-tech finish, precision machining. It catches the eye in an artistic way. Then the feel: solid,… hefty, tight, crisp action, precise movement. Compared to the cheap plastic ones, it's a Mercedes vs. a Yugo. And let's not forget that it pulls corks -- like no other corkscrew can! Cut the foil (BTW, the included foil cutter is also of superior quality), slip the Screwpull on the neck of the bottle, and VOOM! A quick stroke in and out, and the cork is pulled in a flash. The large, heavy lever makes it easy even for smaller people to yank corks. A couple of years ago I bought the plastic Screwpull and I liked it, but this time I thought I'd indulge myself. Am I ever glad I did! This model is sooo much nicer. Incidentally, you can find replacement screws for the Elegance that have ball bearings in them -- Wow! Ultra-smooth and silky. Check the Le Creuset website for dealers. I love this item. It's a combination of advanced function and true luxury. Want a splurge that you can get good use out of for years? Here it is. Highly recommended.

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Definately not a necessity, but absolutely a pleasure to use. Comfortably solid and heavy in your hands, after pulling the first cork you'll be looking for excuses to open more wine! Comes with a… replacement worm, but I haven't worn out the first one after a year of normal use. The foil cutter works well, the stand is sturdy.Spendy, yes, but if you're looking for a fabulous gift for your wine loving friend, or a way to spoil yourself, you won't regret this purchase.

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I collect corkscrews. The Elegance is the top of the line for the Screwpull series of corkscrews. It is efficient and looks like a work of art, and makes a great gift. It comes with a stand, unlike most… similar models, and the stand can rest on your shelf or be mounted on the wall. The stand occupies a large footprint on your shelf. The included Screwpull foil cutter is the best available, but both hands are required to remove it from the stand. The unit is a bit heavy, even for guys. In combination with the floppy arms, the heaviness makes it somewhat awkward to use. Once positioned, there is no speedier cork removal available; but it requires a bit of arm strength, particularly for a sticky cork. My wife doesn't like it. After the cork has been pulled, it is easily released from the unitOverall, I believe that the best corkscrew for most people is the Winemaster (by Vacu Vin). It is less cumbersome to use and requires minimal effort. It looks good and has a small footprint on your shelf. Its included foil cutter works very well and can be removed from the unit and replaced with one hand. As with the Elegance, after the cork has been pulled, it is easily released from the unit.

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