This corkscrew earned the highest rating from the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute because it inserted the worm and extracted the cork faster and with less effort than any other model. The staff of a winery was commissioned to test the corkscrews, and The Best Corkscrew consistently extracted corks in one piece, unlike lesser models that caused corks to crumble into the wine. The Best Corkscrew simply latches onto the neck of a wine bottle and plunges the worm squarely into the center of the cork with the push of a lever, reducing the chances of human error. Lifting the lever quickly removes the cork, leading panelists to describe this process as "very easy" and requiring "very little effort," unlike other models that demanded a "good amount of force." The Teflon-coated worm glides in and out of corks. Removes traditional and synthetic corks. Includes a foil cutter and a wood storage box. 7" L x 6 1/2" H x 2" W. (1 1/2 lbs.)