Pulltap’s Corkscrew (Genuine) (White)

The Pulltap Double Hinged Corkscrew, made in Spain, has inspired a wide range of knock-offs and copies. The copies are all made in China and are sold for much less, sometimes side by side with the real thing. The copies all mimic the shape and function of the original, but some of them are rather shoddy and poorly finished. Many people feel, however, that of all the copies on the market that the TrueTap Double Hinged Corkscrew comes the closet to the original, and may equal it.I purchased both a genuine original Pulltap Double Hinged Corkscrew and a TrueTap Double Hinged Corkscrew to see for myself. Upon setting the corkscrews side by side it becomes obvious that the TrueTap is a near 100% clone of the Pulltap in every detail. That said, there are a number of very distinct detail differences.The differences are: The Pulltap weighs 69 grams, the TrueTap weighs 67 grams. The Pulltap handle is finished in a glossy solid color, the TrueTap is finished in a metallic color. The Pulltap handle is slightly wider than the TrueTap handle. The Pulltap corkscrew has a larger diameter than the TrueTap corkscrew. Both the Pulltap and the TrueTap screws are about the same length. The black Pulltap screw appears to be coated in nonstick, the TrueTap screw is finished in black but is glossy and may only be painted. The foil cutter blade of the Pulltap seems to have a slightly better fit to the handle, the foil cutter blade on the TrueTap is somewhat looser on its pivot pin and has more "waggle". Both the Pulltap and the TrueTap have black plastic inserts in the handle, with notches molded in to accommodate the corkscrew.Both the Pulltap and the TrueTap have rather poor chroming, unusual considering Pulltap's reputation for quality. The chroming itself seems OK, but the finish on both is marred by poor finishing of the metal before treatment, leaving numerous micro scratches and imperfections chromed over. It's slight, but noticeable. On a pure quality basis no one is going to accuse either Pulltap or TrueTap of being made by Laguiole in France.The one aspect that might make a real difference in the feel of your experience is the finish of the down facing edges of the hollow pull handle. On the TrueTap the edges are rather squared off, as though no extra work was put in on finishing the edges after the handle section was formed. On the Pulltap the edges have a slightly rounded off profile as though that detail received a little finishing work after the handle section was stamped out. Also, the black plastic insert on the TrueTap pull handle is slightly more recessed into the hollow handle than on the Pulltap, thus causing the handle edges to be more exposed on the TrueTap. On the Pulltap the insert is more flush with the edges and the handle feels more of a piece. Both of these small details impact how the handle feels as you pull a cork. The more squared off and slightly protruding down facing edge of the TrueTap pull handle may "bite" your fingers a bit. The Pulltap is slightly more comfortable to use.All that said, how do they work? Both models had a tight fit to the handle and hinge; both models pulled corks without a problem. The double hinge worked well on both. At the end of the day I would have to say that I slightly prefer the Pulltap for what is, admittedly, a subjective impression that it has a "quality" feel in the hand. The TrueTap has a better range of colors and metallic finishes, and the functionality is approximately the same. As to which one will open 10,000 bottles of wine and last a lifetime and which one will open only 7,000 bottles of wine and break sooner rather than later, I can't say. But, if the price is similar you ought to get at least one genuine Pulltap. If the TrueTap is selling at a discount to the Pulltap then it's a serious alternative. The Pulltap is not as flashy as the metallic TrueTap, and has a slightly more comfortable pull handle and feel. The TrueTap looks great and works just fine. I bought both, of course, and I am happy with both purchases.

Super easy to use and sturdy. I’m pleased to report that it’s well made and doesn’t have sharp edges.

I have used mainly my Swiss army knife to open wine bottles for decades. Sometimes, some corks are really difficult to remove, requiring all my strength and hurting shoulder or arm, when injured. This made me try this bottle opener. On first try, I could open a cork with one hand, without much effort at all, The design is very good, allowing some x10 leverage force, so cork pulled out smoothly, no more jerking open with a pop, as in Swiss army knife! The tool is also ergonomic, made to fit contour of hand, smooth, and the design did not knick or damage the wine bottle. It is also very nice that the tool folds to size of Swiss army knife, so it is quite portable and can be stored anywhere. Construction seems solid, all made of metal with enamel coating and joints riveted. I should have gotten this sooner, if I know what I know now. I am guessing that two handled ones probably work well as well, but those are several times larger, so people like me would prefer this one instead.

I used to love Screwpulls, but they are cheaply made (mostly plastic) and very expensive as well ($25-30). After breaking 2 of them, I switched the Pulltaps waiter's friend I've used in the past. The Pulltaps are just about as easy to use and they are bulletproof. You can buy them in all kinds of colors 10 for bucks or less. It's really no wonder that those are pretty much the only types of corkscrew you see in restaurants. My daughter works in a restaurant and I bought her 2 of them.

OMG---My daughter had bought one for me for Christmas, but it was lost in all the wrapping paper. She insisted that I order another. Since I don't drink anything but milk and wine, I knew I needed a really easy-to-use corkscres (and not one of those fancy-schmancy rabbits or other animals). I received my Pulltaps Corkscrew last week and I was blown away at the first use. In my opinion, besides the aesthetics, the double-hinged pull is the best thing about it. I opened two bottles as a pro! The longer "arm" was useful, too. My friends couldn't believe it was me who had opened the bottles in split seconds.

Quick and easy to use.

Looking for a double action corkscrew that is solid - look no further! This is it. Sturdy for even those tough and stubborn corks. The hinge is easy to work and the foil blade is sharp. Small enough for travel or an apron pocket. Pick up more than one, you will not be disappointed.

Before I purchased this corkscrew, I watched a YouTube video ([...]) that perfectly demonstrated how to use this type of corkscrew. It looked so simple, that I chose this product because it matched the corkscrew in the video. My experience with the corkscrew matched the video. The product is very well made and easy to operate. The only downside for me is the knife for cutting the foil. I found it a bit awkward to use and prefer the type depicted here: http://www.amazon.com/Wine-Cutter-Accessory-Stunning-Opening/dp/B011IYHY5K

Desafortunadamente los acabados dejen mucho que desear, están mal terminados los bordes.

Fake. Not Genuine!

Fake. Not Genuine!

simple and working good :)