MIU France Zinc Alloy Connoisseur Corkscrew Wine Opener
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of MIU France Zinc Alloy Connoisseur Corkscrew Wine Opener
Customer Review: design slightly changed from photos
Summary: 4 Stars
I ordered this in April 2006 because I've been looking for an all-metal unit. Based on the photos and description supplied by Amazon, I thought I'd take a chance.
The unit that arrived has a plastic body, although the handles are stout metal. The body is also more "streamlined" compared to the pictures shown on the web. Still, I don't imagine I'll have any trouble - it's well made.
I have a similar unit with a plastic body and it has not given any trouble. I just wanted metal, and the descriptions on the web are often incomplete.
These kinds of openers are very quick and effortless to use. I wouldn't use anything else except for synthetic corks.
Customer Review: I regret this purchase. :(
Summary: 1 Stars
I'm very disappointed in this purchase! My parents have a corkscrew that has the same design but obviously by a better manufacturer. Tonight I decided to try to open a bottle of wine with it for the first time and it was AWFUL!! I am going to go back to the old cheap corkscrew I use on camping trips. I had to seriously struggle to get the screw into AND out of the cork. I'm 27 and very active but it was a workout trying to use this thing. I shouldn't have had to struggle nearly as much as I did. I tried another cork right after, and it was just as hard. Granted it was used... however the seller said it was like new. From what I can tell it is just seriously cheap design.Customer Review: Excellent Price and Quality
Summary: 5 Stars
This item is priced well and the quality is top notch. I've purchased different wine openers from differnt brands, and this is the one that I keep on re-ordering for gifts because of the great value. I purchased a similar Pinzon opener for $2.00 less and the trade up to MIU is definitely worth it. The stainless steel finish and design is sturdy, where the the regular plastic ones feel too flimsy. This also comes with a stand which is a great added value. Given as a gift, this will surprise and delight as you can find similar quality items at department and specialty stores for $30-$50. This will impress any party guest as well as display great presentation.Customer Review: The Wine Needs to be Opened easily !!
Summary: 5 Stars
Scince I couldn't find the other companies, same Kind of Priced Corkscrew. For the Pice...any Price these are Great. Easy to Use, of course after the First Time!!! The cap-Knife (circular, and in a Horse shoe shaped Inclosed handle , works Just as Good as the Others, its a learned Nack. The Opener-made where else, Will Hold up Nicely for a Long Tine, and Work Great. Don't put in Dish washer, and the Less you drop it !! It Stand took some time to appreciate, but like I Implied, They Don't make the Other Variation-basically the same 20 something $ mechanical opener- and will Keep the Opener from Falling. THIS IS STURDY, and Does the JOB very NIcely !! woth it !!Customer Review: Great opener, good price
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a really good "rabbit" like wine opener. If you've never used one, you'll be impressed the first time you use it. Not only is it faster but it is also more reliable and it's hard to break a cork with such an opener, even an old cork. That's a gift that will keep on being appreciated.
Price is really good and quality is on par. I generally use it once a week and I have no problem with the corkscrew. The screw itself is replaceable and I have yet to use the replacement after several years of use. The foil cutter broke after several months, but that can be easily replaced -- or just use a knife to remove the foil, as it is customary to do.