Metrokane Houdini Lever-Style Corkscrew, Black | 
| Brand: Metrokane
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $39.99
Buy New: $14.45
You Save: $25.54 (64%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  65 reviews
Sales Rank: 802
Color: Black
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 7.2 x 2.1
MPN: 2803
Model: 2803
UPC: 022578028033
EAN: 0022578028033
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Innovative engineering from the makers of the Rabbit corkscrew | | • | Removes corks in seconds | | • | Compatible with wine bottles of all sizes | | • | All-metal gears and ergonomic grip; comes with foilcutter | | • | 5-year warranty |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Review
Like the handcuff king it's named for, the Metrokane Houdini lever-style corkscrew works so easily it practically defies explanation. The Houdini was designed by the innovative company that created the Rabbit corkscrew, and is both simple and effortless to use. Just close the side handles over the neck of the bottle, pull up, and--voila!--the cork's removed. Another up-and-down movement pops the cork off the corkscrew. Metrokane corkscrews are independently tested for 20,000 cork pulls; tests assume replacement of the spiral after 1,000 pulls. Made with durable all-metal gear parts, the Houdini works with any size wine bottle. Its polycarbonate handles are ergonomically-designed and finished with a polished luster. Metrokane includes a matching foil cutter and a five-year warranty. --Emily Bedard
Product Description
Metrokane Houdini Corkscrew Black 2803 - Houdini was considered the master of all magicians. It's no wonder that this magical corkscrew bears his name. It works like magic. Push down, pull up and PRESTO!?the cork is out of the bottle! Push down, pull up again and SHAZAM!?the cork is off the corkscrew! This isn't trrickery. You can do it - quickly and easily.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 60 more reviews...
Houdini corkscrew July 7, 2008
Solid product; very easy to use. My only problem thus far, has been with removing the cork from the corkscrew. Nonetheless, compared with other corkscrews, this one is excellent!
 Newer 2008 Models Much Improved: Great Opener! June 27, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was really surprised at all the negative or lukewarm reviews until I looked at the dates: these are mostly from 2002-2003, and the most recent one I saw was 2004. Half a decade later, the Houdini is MUCH improved. Mine is a champ, and opens every bottle flawlessly and quickly. I drink wine EVERY DAY, so it has to work continuously, and it does. While some five-year old reviews talk of wobblies or weak joints, this is no longer true. The 2008 Houdini is solid! It also now comes with it's own case (rubber handle retainer included), so you don't have to worry about storage issues. I'm a hard-core wine aficionado, and this is a superb opener. I can't think of any way they could improve it.
Easy May 5, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Nice product and easy to use. Girlfriend has no problems using this item compared to a normal cork screw. Highly recommend.
Love it May 3, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This thing works very well. It does take up some room in the drawer but if you drink wine it is definitely worth. Made very well
 Buy a corkscrew, get a free rock! March 12, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
OK, the Houdini seems to work pretty well so far. But here's the thing: hidden behind the glued-in-place cardboard sheet on the back of the case is...a rock. Carefully screwed to the plastic. You can't make this stuff up!
I can only assume that the rock is there to make the package feel heavier. (I'm flashing back to Jurassic Park: "Is that heavy? Then it's expensive! Put it down!")
I'm not sure what to think. It's a) hilarious, and b) somewhat deceptive. I'm actually kind of glad someone is doing this in the world. On the other hand, as a person who stood and held the Rabbit and Houdini cases and scrutinized the differences between them, I do feel duped. But maybe the Rabbit has a rock of its own.
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