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INSTRUCTION GUIDE - HOW TO OPEN A BOTTLE OF WINE

Please note that the corkscrew includes a sharp wire spring inside the double-

hinge mechanism which can cause injury if exposed. In the event you notice a

malfunction of the spring, please contact us and take advantage of our lifetime

warranty for this product.

The foil knife on our waiter's corkscrew can sometimes be difficult to open.

However, this was done purposely. If the foil knife is set to be too easy to unfold,

then this could potentially cause the blade to move from side to side or to cause

the knife to inadvertently open (not something anybody wants). These situations

could then result in injuries. When faced with a situation that could potentially

lead to injury, we prefer to err on the side of caution.

Still, our customers find that the foil knife does loosen up naturally after a few

uses. And for people who work in the service industry, or who prefer that the foil

knife be looser faster, we simply recommend applying a little bit of oil at the

knife's hinges to loosen it up. This typically does the trick.

TIP: If you are experienced in using a waiter's corkscrew,

you may choose to open a wine bottle without the benefit of

a table. However, if you are new at using a waiter's

corkscrew, you should probably open a wine bottle on a

table. Using a table top relieves the need to jerk or spin the

bottle. It also provides better leverage to withdraw the cork.

Step 1: Unfold the little serrated knife embedded in the

handle of the corkscrew. Cut all the way around the foil

covering the cork, placing the knife approximately three

quarters of an inch below the lip. Twist the foil above the

cut line and tear the foil away.

TIP: If the foil is trimmed at the mouth the wine will dribble

over it.

TIP: Do not get into the habit of spinning the bottle while

pressing your blade against the foil because if the bottle

contains sediment, you will make it impossible to decant

successfully.