Rabbit Vertical Corkscrew

I open 1-2 bottles of wine a week and prior to purchasing the Vertical Rabbit, owned an inexpensive three handle rabit opener as well as a teflon coated screw top type. The three handle rabbit worked fine for a couple of years, though it took a bit of coordination for guests to use. However, it later gave out, and would simply screw in and out without extracting the cork. So I went back to my teflon coated screw type and it worked well with a bit of twisting effort, until the plastic broke.So in this search I wanted a better quality product that was still easy to use. After ready many positive reviews on the Metrokane Vertical Rabbit, I decided to give it a try.Ease of use: This corkscrew takes a couple bottles to get used to, but once you do, it is very easy to use. Because it requires some pressure around the base, I would say this is not ideal for women with small hands. My wife is taller and can use it just fine. The lack of side handles is a plus in my mind. Simply raise the lever up, drop over the bottle, squeeze, and press down on the lever. Then repeat off the bottle and the cork drops off effortlessly. Couldn't be more beautifully simple. The foil cutter works well for both lead and plastic foils in my experience.Build Quality: The packaging is very attractive and would make a nice gift. The corkscrew itself is overall well built. The lever is heavy metal with rubber inserts for comfort and grip. I was surprised that the base was plastic, as it looked like metal in the pictures (nice paint job). However, since the pressure is primarily on the lever and the base is spread around the bottle top, I think it will hold up. And I suppose all metal construction would be a bit heavy.Summary: The Veritical Rabbit does what it is supposed to and does it well. It looks great too. While the price is a bit steap for a corkscrew, if you enjoy wine and gadgets, I think you will find it to be worth it.

Not long ago I wrote a review of the Screwpull Revolutionary New Lever Pull. I've since also acquired a Metrokane Vertical Rabbit and I'm so happy with it that I feel compelled to write a review on it as well.While the Screwpull is lovely and sculptural, the Metrokane is sexy and fun. The former is priced from $130 to $150 on Amazon, and the latter is $50 to $60. Each comes with a foil cutter, but the Metrokane also comes with a replacement screw. The Screwpull arrives in a very attractive leather presentation case which would look good anywhere, whereas the Metrokane arrives in a hinged plastic container which you could probably throw away. The taller and more angular Screwpull seems to be largely made of metal and has a noticable heft; the Metrokane handle is made of metal, but the body is plastic. It doesn't feel nearly as substanial as the Screwpull, but I don't find that to be a problem. Both pullers stand upright and would look fine perched on a table or sideboard.As of this writing, the taller and more angular Screwpull seems to be offered only in satin with black accents, and the curvy Metrokane in black, gunmetal gray, and the one I bought, candy apple red. The Vertial Rabbit, true to its name, has a hint of an eye on either side so when looked at in profile, it gives the appearance of a rabbit. I probably should deduct a star for too much cuteness, but that's part of the fun of the Rabbit.The operation of the two is somewhat different. The base of the Screwpull ia sprung open and must be squeezed to hold it onto the bottle. The lever is then thrown more than 180 degrees to pierce the cork, and then brought back the same amoount to remove it from the bottle. The cork is removed from the device by throwing the lever back and forth once more. Simple, fluid, magical.Rather than being held open, the Metrokane base is held closed by a spring. Not a big deal. In contrast to the Screwpull, the lever is pulled up (or cocked) before placing it over the neck of the bottle. The throw, however, is engineered to be only 90 degrees versus the Screwpulls 180+ degrees. and falls into place at each end of the throw with a satisfying "clunk". The removal of the cork from the bottle and from the device is the same as with the Screwpull.For some reason, I find it a little easier to remember to remove the cork from the Metrokane. It may be because when it is removed from the bottle, the handle is in the cocked position and it's obvious the process isn't yet complete.Which is the better choice? I'm delighted with both for entirely different reasons and use them interchangably. I can't comment on longevity since neither has given a hint of trouble. I don't consider either easier to use, although it could be argued that the Metrokane with less than half the throw of the Screwpull might be easier, plus I really think I'm more likely to remember to remove the cork afterward with it. The Screwpull with its elegance, metal construction, heft, and presentation box would perhaps be the better choice for an impressive gift; whereas the Metrokane at 1/2 to 1/3 the price and with an extra screw is far and away the better value. Choose either one and you'll be happy.

Unfortunately, we've had back luck with Rabbit corkscrews. We had a Rabbit lever-style corkscrew that broke its locking mechanism after about 4 years, and decided to try out the vertical corkscrew model. We received our first one and it worked exactly one time. It went in great, pulled the cork out perfectly, everything went smoothly. But, when we tried to do it a second time, all it could do was twist the corkscrew in and out of the cork, the locking mechanism wasn't functioning.We weren't able to find any helpful self-help repair instructions online, so we had a replacement sent to us. Right out of the box, the replacement didn't function either, it had the same locking mechanism defect, and it could only twist the corkscrew in and out of the cork. It was unable to lock in place or pull the cork out of the bottle.We ended up just refunding the entire purchase, and sticking with a manual winged corkscrew. At least you know that the manual ones will work.

Don't waste your time with imitations.I am a bit of corkscrew collector. I probably have a dozen or more. I worked in the restaurant business and have used a waiters screw for the longest time.Unfortunately, that meant that I always had to be the opener of wine. My wife couldn't get the waiters screw to work. I even had a neighbor cork a bottle because he didn't know how to use a waiters screw.Bought an imitation version of this and it lasted for a year or so. Then the screw became tougher and tougher to use. Finally, the screw bent.I opted for this one based on all the good feedback. It's not worth getting a cheaper version. This just works so nicely. Push, pull, click click. And the wine is open.

First few bottles completed effectively! This replaced a much loved and long serving “Bull Pull”. It is simple and easy, fast and efficient.

Lo más práctico y útil.

A mon avis le meilleur ouvre bouteille sur le marché. Un peu dispendieux mais quelqu’un qui ouvre beaucoup bouteille sera heureux d’investir dans cet outil qui fonctionne très bien.

Sleek and well designed but note the corkscrew attachment requires is an item requiring replacement

Love the rabbit, it make opening even tight corks easy...