{"title":"Waiter's Corkscrews","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe waiter's corkscrew is the one every restaurant keeps behind the bar: a folding worm, a lever and a foil blade in one flat body that lives in an apron pocket. It is still the most dependable way to pull a cork by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe detail that matters is the hinge. A \u003cstrong\u003edouble-lift\u003c\/strong\u003e corkscrew lifts the cork in two short movements instead of one long pull, so it comes out straight and breaks far less often. Ours start at $5.90, come in cheetah, zebra and peacock prints at $8.50 (easier to find in a drawer), and top out with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nicholas-collection-waiters-double-hinge-corkscrew\"\u003eNicholas Collection double-hinge\u003c\/a\u003e at $11.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWould rather not pull at all? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cork-pops-legacy-wine-opener-black\"\u003eCork Pops Legacy\u003c\/a\u003e lifts the cork out with a breath of food-safe gas instead. Choosing between styles? Read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/wine-know-how\/winged-vs-waiters-corkscrew\"\u003ewinged vs. waiter's corkscrew\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a waiter's corkscrew?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA folding corkscrew with a spiral worm, a lever that braces against the lip of the bottle and a small blade for the foil. It is also called a wine key or a waiter's friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does double-lift mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lever has two notches. Seat the first on the lip and lift, then seat the second and lift again, so the cork comes out straight in two easy movements instead of one long pull.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do you use a waiter's corkscrew?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCut the foil with the blade, set the tip of the worm in the center of the cork and turn it in until about one turn is left showing. Then brace the lever on the lip, lift, and finish with the second notch.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"waiters-corkscrew-blue","title":"Waiter's Corkscrew-Blue","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional waiters corkscrew with double lift (also called double boot) or two-step opener. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCorkscrew includes built in foil cutter and bottle opener\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasures 4-1\/2\" in length\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTwo step construction makes pulling out a cork easy with less breakage\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScrew is sharp to easily cut through cork\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTop rack dishwasher safe for easy cleaning convenience\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVariety of colors available - silver, red, blue and black\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cork Pops Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13084691136581,"sku":"13333","price":5.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8910\/5989\/products\/12222_15555.jpg?v=1537304978"},{"product_id":"cheetah-waiters-corkscrew","title":"Cheetah Waiters Corkscrew","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe corkscrew you will actually be able to find in the drawer, because it is the only one with spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderneath the print it is the tool every restaurant in the world keeps behind the bar: a folding waiter’s friend with the worm, the lever and the foil blade all in one body, flat enough to live in an apron pocket or a jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheetah print\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated foil blade — no separate cutter to find\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolds flat; goes in a pocket, a picnic basket or a glovebox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrives in a printed gift box, so it needs no wrapping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA waiter’s friend asks something of your wrist, which is fine on a young cork and less fine on an old one — see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/wine-know-how\/broken-cork-in-wine-bottle\"\u003ewhy corks break\u003c\/a\u003e. If you would rather not pull at all, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cork-pops-legacy-wine-opener-black\"\u003eCork Pops Legacy\u003c\/a\u003e lifts the cork out with gas instead of a screw.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cork Pops Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13085148807237,"sku":"00400","price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8910\/5989\/products\/00400.jpg?v=1537304998"},{"product_id":"peacock-waiters-corkscrew","title":"Peacock Waiters Corkscrew","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost waiter’s corkscrews are black, which is why yours keeps disappearing into the drawer. This one is a peacock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderneath the print it is the tool every restaurant in the world keeps behind the bar: a folding waiter’s friend with the worm, the lever and the foil blade all in one body, flat enough to live in an apron pocket or a jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeacock feather print\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated foil blade — no separate cutter to find\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolds flat; goes in a pocket, a picnic basket or a glovebox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrives in a printed gift box, so it needs no wrapping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA waiter’s friend asks something of your wrist, which is fine on a young cork and less fine on an old one — see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/wine-know-how\/broken-cork-in-wine-bottle\"\u003ewhy corks break\u003c\/a\u003e. If you would rather not pull at all, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cork-pops-legacy-wine-opener-black\"\u003eCork Pops Legacy\u003c\/a\u003e lifts the cork out with gas instead of a screw.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cork Pops Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13085244227653,"sku":"00410","price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8910\/5989\/products\/00410.jpg?v=1537305001"},{"product_id":"zebra-waiters-corkscrew","title":"Zebra Waiters Corkscrew","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack and white stripes, which is the rare pattern that suits both a picnic blanket and a decent dinner table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderneath the print it is the tool every restaurant in the world keeps behind the bar: a folding waiter’s friend with the worm, the lever and the foil blade all in one body, flat enough to live in an apron pocket or a jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZebra stripe print\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated foil blade — no separate cutter to find\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolds flat; goes in a pocket, a picnic basket or a glovebox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrives in a printed gift box, so it needs no wrapping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA waiter’s friend asks something of your wrist, which is fine on a young cork and less fine on an old one — see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/wine-know-how\/broken-cork-in-wine-bottle\"\u003ewhy corks break\u003c\/a\u003e. If you would rather not pull at all, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cork-pops-legacy-wine-opener-black\"\u003eCork Pops Legacy\u003c\/a\u003e lifts the cork out with gas instead of a screw.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cork Pops Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13085301047365,"sku":"00420","price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8910\/5989\/products\/00420.jpg?v=1537305003"},{"product_id":"nicholas-collection-waiters-double-hinge-corkscrew","title":"Nicholas Collection Waiter's Double-Hinge Corkscrew","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe difference between a waiter’s friend that works and one that fights you is the second hinge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA single-hinge corkscrew lifts from one fixed point, so the last half-inch of cork comes out at an angle, under strain, with the bottle lip acting as the pivot. The double hinge gives you two stages: seat the first notch, lift, then seat the second and lift again. The cork comes out straight, in two easy movements, and it breaks far less often.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-hinge (also called double boot, or two-step) lever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated foil blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolds flat — pocket, drawer or apron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNicholas Collection finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is the sommelier’s tool and it rewards a bit of practice. For an old or fragile cork, or for anyone who would rather not pull at all, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cork-pops-legacy-wine-opener-black\"\u003eCork Pops Legacy\u003c\/a\u003e lifts the cork with gas and never touches it with a screw — more on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/wine-know-how\/broken-cork-in-wine-bottle\"\u003ewhy corks break\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cork Pops Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13085393879109,"sku":"00920","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8910\/5989\/files\/WaiterCorkscrew.png?v=1755633298"},{"product_id":"giovanni-waiters-corkscrew","title":"Giovanni Waiters Corkscrew","description":"\u003cb\u003e10010\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional waiters corkscrew with double lift (also called double boot) or two-step opener. \u003cbr\u003eCorkscrew includes built in foil cutter and bottle opener\u003cbr\u003eMeasures 4-1\/2\" in length\u003cbr\u003eTwo step construction makes pulling out a cork easy with less breakage\u003cbr\u003eScrew is sharp to easily cut through cork\u003cbr\u003eTop rack dishwasher safe for easy cleaning convenience\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cork Pops Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13085797318725,"sku":"10010","price":5.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8910\/5989\/files\/WaitersCorkscrew.png?v=1755309447"},{"product_id":"waiters-corkscrew-red","title":"Waiter's Corkscrew-Red","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe classic waiter’s friend, in red — the opener every restaurant keeps behind the bar, because it folds into a pocket and does three jobs at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble lift (also called double boot, or two-step): the second hinge brings the cork out in two easy stages instead of one hard pull, with far less breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in foil cutter and bottle opener\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures 4½”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharp screw, cuts cleanly through cork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop-rack dishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/waiters-corkscrew-blue\"\u003eblue\u003c\/a\u003e. 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