Monopol Bell Corkscrew Barolo Made In 2
— High-quality product MADE IN GERMANY —
MONOPOL offers a particularly sharpened cutting thread. The cutting thread “cuts” it is way softly through the cork and does not press it apart. A breakage of the cork when pulling it out is allmost inconceivable because of the wide, flat pulling surface of the thread.
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- Brand: MONOPOL Germany
- MONOPOL Bell Corkscrew BAROLO – Made in Germany
- With cork-remover, superfine polished, satin-finished, with hardened and polished, specially sharpened cutting thread.
- High-quality product from MONOPOL (NR. 6260).
- Well sharpened – tame to the cork.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
 An Elegant Cork Screw
By Phalen Rider
I first found this type of corkscrew at Mother in Laws. It grew on me so I had to have my own. First; you simply turn the T handle on top in one direction and knuckle on the top controls which way the screw turns. When you start the screw into the cork the knuckle locks the screw in the downward direction. After you reach the bottom the knuckle is pushed to a horizontal position and the screw starts to move in the opposite direction and backs the cork out. You just keep turning the Tee in the same direction.
The other aspect which may make it worth the cost is the German workmanship. When you first pull it out of the box it appears you have something made from Titanium. It’s too heavy for that but it has the most beautiful metal finish.
It starts a little stiff the first couple of times but after a bit of break in on the screw it moves very smoothly.
For someone looking for a unique corkscrew that is a thing of beauty in and of itself this is your item.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
 Ehrhardt design … what it is and how to use it
By Jackson Harris
This vintage corkscrew design is what is known as a “Rollover” and is based on the 1891 German H. Ehrhardt’s Patent which later was sold to G. Reismanm in the 1920′s.
The user begins extraction by inserting the worm clockwise into the bare cork, driving the insertion with the T handle at the top. Once the entire length of the worm is screwed into the cork, a clever cam mechanism built into the T handle is overturned and the threaded inner shaft is now engaged to extract the cork. The user simply continues to turn the T handle clockwise to begin extraction. The continued clockwise turns now raise the threaded inner shaft along with the cork which is smoothly extracted.
Since the worm must always be fully inserted and the extraction is accomplished by screw and not by leverage or quick pull, the cork is never fractured. Therefore even poorly kept wines with perfectly dry corks can be opened without incident and without cork damage.
The German engineering in this ingenious design must be seen to be appreciated. Truly this is a work of art and engineering and a magnificent item.
I appreciate mine every time I use it and guests are always interested in the design.
The only cautions are that:
A: The design requires slightly more time than the “screw and pry” designs exemplified by the “waiter’s friend”. It takes me about 20 seconds to open a bottle.
B: The design, like most corkscrews, is “right hand friendly” so lefties need not apply unless they are comfortable with a clockwise twist.
C: Some of your guests may insist upon “seeing it again”. So have another bottle or two handy for demonstration purposes.
This particular rendition by Barolo for Monopol is actually VERY well done. The materials are first rate. There are no stamped or plastic parts, and the worm is cast … not wire.
So if you just need to “crack a bottle of wine” then you will be overpaying for this opener, and this design is likely not for you.
However, If you appreciate fine art and engineering in a manageable package that can actually be stored in a small drawer and needn’t be bolted to the counter-top, then you will not be disappointed.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
A joy to use
By Andrew P
I like solid, elegant, functional tools. This corkscrew definitely qualifies. The workmanship is top-notch; I expect it to turn into an heirloom. It’s unique, in a good way. Every piece has a purpose and works well. It’s clever. It invites conversation. It does it’s job.
It’s not the fastest way to extract a cork, but I like it that way. It’s no slower than a standard corkscrew, mind you. Just not as fast as a “rabbit” style extractor. I enjoy the short ritual of removing a cork with this well-engineered tool.
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