Features:

  • This original vertical lever corkscrew easily uncorks any size wine bottle in 3 seconds flat, then immediately releases the cork after opening
  • Independently tested for 20,000 cork pulls to ensure quick and hassle-free wine opening every time
  • Constructed with stylish polished stainless steel for long-term durability and use
  • Features an innovative standing design and ergonomic handle for added comfort and control
  • Includes a foil cutter, extra spiral and a 10 year warranty
Get in the Rabbit Habit

This is a genius wine opener. The test will be seeing how it holds up... A friend of mine had a no-brand version of this. When I saw how quickly and easily it opened wine bottles, I knew I had to have one. Unfortunately, the twenty-buck special I bought from Amazon started messing up after just a few months of minimal use. The handle would jam in the open position. I wasn't surprised, because the bearings seemed to be very loose, right from the get go. This Rabbit opener costs more, but it seems to be better made. The handle swivels smoothly, and the bearings seem tight. Anyone who hasn't used a wine opener of this design is in for a treat. You just raise the handle, put the opener on top of the bottle, lower the handle, and raise it again. The cork is out, in three swift moves. One more tug on the handle, and the cork comes off the screw easy peasy. No more twisting or pulling! It's a godsend for arthritis sufferers like myself. We'll see how the Rabbit holds up. I'll report back if I encounter any problems... PROS: * Opens bottles faster and easier than any other corkscrew. * Cool design looks like a rabbit. * Appears to be well-made. * No batteries needed. * Comes with spare spiral, foil cutter. CONS: * More expensive than no-name openers.

I can open a wine bottle quickly now!

This makes opening a wine bottle an easy job. Remove the foil lid with the foil cutter. Place the bottle opener on top of the bottle with the handle lever completely UP. Then while holding the bottle on a firm surface, push down hard and slowly on the handle. Push the handle lever all the way down, even with the bottle. The cork will come off with wine bottle remover. To remove the cork from the lever screw, lift the handle up and down a few times till the cork releases. Easy.

So glad I have this

I bought two of these for a mother and sister-in-law. They had the same idea and bought us this Metrokane Rabbit: http://www.amazon.com/Metrokane-Rabbit-Wine-Opener-Silver/dp/B000063K7G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1391965457&sr=8-1&keywords=rabbit+wine+opener So we bought them different presents, kept these ones, and ended up with both types of Metrokane to compare, and we have by FAR preferred this one. This red Metrokane just does the trick, even for incompetent wine-openers (no more patronizingly offering to do it for the newbies, it has become a fun conversation topic instead). This grasps the neck of the bottle perfectly (there's no awkward positioning of it- it knows right where to go!), the lever is built tough and works with ease and smoothness. Last night I struggled to remove an years-old, shredding cork with an old-fashion corkscrew before I remembered we had this amazing tool (old habits die hard). This fit right over it, commanded that cork out of the bottle in one piece, and then deposited it politely out of the mechanism afterward. With the other Metrokane, the two levers that close over the neck are tough to position and tighten properly, and it doesn't work as smoothly. Getting the cork out of the screw afterwards is much more challenging, and having to squeeze multiple parts of it just ruins the excitement of having a $40 tool at your disposal. I spent hours reading reviews before I chose to get this type, and now I'm glad they're ours. I'll recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and easy way to open wine.

Good old reliable

I gave up on all the electric openers and went back to the Rabbit. Easy to use and works very well on all types of cork. Replaceable spiral is a big positive as I find the synthetic corks tend to beat up the spiral over time. 10/25/16-review update-Opener locked up after 9 months. I contacted TAYLOR Precision Products (Metrokane Rabbit) who requested I complete a simple e mail noting problem and attach photos showing Rabbit along with proof of purchase. I did so and 12 days later received a new vertical Rabbit with spare spiral and foil cutter. I did not have to return broken Rabbit. I am disappointed that first unit failed and replacement was black rather my original red but delighted with customer service quick response and ease of replacement. Hope new Rabbit, which has a slightly different handle, lasts longer as I love it's ease of use.

SOOO EASY!

This replaced another brand of Rabbit type opener that I used a LOT until the both the old and new screws pushed the cork into the bottle instead of pulling it out. I was seriously unhappy and delighted to find this option, $10 cheaper and just as easy to use. I liked this style so well I got one for each of 3 wine-loving relatives.

Gave this one to a good friend for Xmas

Have had a Rabbit of my own for many years and it it the safest and most reliable corkscrew for the price. Gave this one to a good friend for Xmas. Foil cutter does the job well, easy to use. Raise the handle, place the opening over the wine bottle, squeeze your hand around the middle, pull down the handle all the way inserting the screw into the cork, pull up on the handle while still grasping the middle of the cork screw, the cork is now removed, remove corkscrew from atop wine bottle, grasp the middle of the corkscrew while pulling down and back up on the handle, this will eject the cork. I haven't had any issues where the cork breaking inside the bottle, very little has this happened with the Rabbit. If so the best tool is the cork screw that has the 2 metal fingers and a handle. This one slides down on two sides of the remaining cork and can retrieve the broken cork, about 95% of the time. Sorry don't have the actual name of that cork screw. Have got mine at most wineries as they have their name on it.

Simplicity in Wine Bottle Opening

We were given one of these as a gift after we had admired the one the people who gave it to us had. Our son was visiting, and he admired ours, so we ordered one as a gift for him. This device makes opening a bottle of wine a cinch. You will need a larger space to keep it than for a regular wine bottle opener if you need to store it, but it is stylish enough that you could easily just keep it displayed on the counter if you didn't want to put it away. We also like the fact that it doesn't require replacement canisters, as some wine openers do. We would give it again as a gift.

This is a no brainer!

Easy, fast, works every time, requires little effort, and no destroyed corks. It is my favorite wine opener. I have an Ozeri electric wine opener also, which I like a lot, but the Metrokane is so quick and easy, you can't go wrong with it. Opening a bottle once you have the foil off, from start to finish, including ejecting the cork (that's 2 full down-up cycles of the handle), takes less than 5 seconds. It is solidly built, and has nice heft to it. The foil cutter is very efficient, too. And I find the vertical rabbit approach is MUCH easier than the traditional rabbit (or any other opener, for that matter) - the geometry is simply better - you have better leverage for less effort. If you love wine (if you don't, your probably are not reading this, but you have my sympathies), you will love this opener.

Ease of use.

My family loves the Rabbit and I've purchased this recent one for friends who also enjoy the simplicity and ease with which to use. It is esp useful for people who struggle with arthritis in their hands. Don't think twice!

Best corkscrew ever!

This corkscrew will literally change your life. If you drink wine or like entertaining, this is the difference between struggling to open a bottle and doing it in a single second without any effort . When you need to open 20+ bottles of wine for a party you'll realize how amazing the Rabbit is. Normally it's the small things in life that you cannot live without. This corkscrew is one of them. Our current version has opened near 1,000 bottles without any degradation in the screw or crank (it comes with an extra screw). We use it outside, in the elements, and this thing has never let us down. If you appreciate wine, you will appreciate this.

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