Compact enough for a server to store easily in a pocket for opening diners’ wine bottles, this classic foldout corkscrew from Le Creuset is a universal favorite among servers, wine experts and bartenders. Made from sleek stainless steel and wood, the Waiter’s Friend combines a grooved corkscrew, which glides smoothly through cork, with a patented lever that reaches two positions for maximum leverage. Together, the pair makes removing a cork significantly easier, with minimal cork breakage. And although the wine opener is finished with a sharp, built-in foil cutter, every piece folds down compactly for safe, easy storage.
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Hand-wash only. Caution with sharp knife and corkscrew.