Rabbit

Original Lever Corkscrew

Name: Original Lever Corkscrew
Brand: Rabbit

One lever pull removes a cork in about three seconds; Good Housekeeping timed it as the fastest manual opener tested. Rated for 20,000 pulls and ships with a spare worm.

$39 typical

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EDITION 01RESEARCHED 2026-07-253 SOURCESREFRESH DUE 2027-01

SUBSTANCE SCORES

substance9.0/ 10

design6.0/ 10

value8.0/ 10

WHY THE PRICE IS JUSTIFIED

Its price buys a distinct mechanical advantage, spare worm and documented 20,000-pull testing—not luxury materials. It has a real trade-off: bulk and an odd-looking form.

MATERIALS

Lever mechanismHardened polycarbonate, metal and nylon

Built to withstand repeated lever cycles while keeping the mechanism relatively light.

WormNon-stick coated steel

A long, replaceable spiral enters and releases corks smoothly.

HandleErgonomic polymer grip

Gives a broad, low-force hand position.

CRITERIA

9/10

Worm Bite

Non-stick spiral is designed for all cork types.

10/10

Leverage Geometry

Single lever pull removes a cork in about three seconds.

9/10

Stable Alignment

Vertical clamping layout holds the bottle neck during the lever cycle.

10/10

Hand Comfort

Independent testing found little effort; ergonomic handle spreads force.

8/10

Build Durability

Retailer states 20,000-pull testing; spare spiral extends practical life.

8/10

Cork Safety

Serious Eats found smooth removal; less user yanking than a wine key.

8/10

Foil Cutter

Includes a dedicated foil cutter.

IDEAL FOR

·People with limited hand strength
·Frequent hosts
·Fast opening of ordinary bottles

NOT FOR

·Travel
·Small drawers
·Those who prefer compact elegant tools

DESIGN & ERGONOMICS

Visually polarizing but thoughtfully usable: a broad, controlled lever stroke and automatic cork release are excellent for a host, not an apron-pocket minimalist.