You remember in "A Christmas Story" how all Ralphie wanted was a Red Ryder BB gun? (The one with a compass in the stock and that thing that tells time.) When I first saw this in the stores, it was all I really wanted for Christmas. And I have to say it has not disappointed me. What can be said about the new improved Rabbit over its predecessor? Well perhaps everything. Gone are the double levers used to hold the device closed while the vertical lever was employed to release the cork. In their place is a very sleek device using a single grip that you use to hold the device onto the bottle. Although it still looks like the profile of a rabbit (when not in use). Perhaps the fastest way to open a bottle of wine. You open the device, slip it onto the neck of the bottle, close the device around the neck with one hand and with the other operate the vertical lever. Down to seat the corkscrew into the cork, up to remove the cork, then with the device off the bottle, operate the lever again (with the "leaves" closed) to release the cork. Three simple motions. And all done in about 3 seconds. How do I know? Silenus timed me on a couple of bottles. It seems to work equally well on natural and synthetic corks. It comes in at least 3 colours, Red, Gunmetal Grey and Black. And made of durable metal with metal gears for years of trouble free use. Comes with a 10 year warranty. Also included in the package is an extra corkscrew (easy to replace) and an oval foil cutter (better than their round one, but still not perfect). And some instructions on the underside of the rather futuristic plastic case it all comes in. The perfect gift for the wino, err, wine lover on your list. Metrokane Vertical Rabbit Website: www.Metrokane.com |
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Binding: KitchenBrand: Metrokane Color: Black Department: Cookware EAN: 0022578069074 Item Dimensions: Label: Metrokane Manufacturer: Metrokane Material Type: Metal Model: 6907 MPN: 6907 Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Metrokane Studio: Metrokane Features:
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Editorial Review: Product Description: 6907 Metrokane introduces the Vertical Rabbit, a wine opener that stands up on the wine bottle and operates vertically. While the design is different, this wine bottle opener offers same quick and easy cork extraction capabilities. The Vertical Rabbit can pull a cork out of a bottle in three seconds and automatically ejects it. Features: -Stands up on the wine bottle and operates vertically. -Quick and easy cork extraction. -Pulls the cork out of a bottle in 3 seconds. -Automatically ejects cork after removal. -Die-cast metal lever handle. -Convenient built-in foil cutter. -Comes in a hinged Lucite presentation case. -Sleek velvet black finish. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Fast and efficient.This model is better than the last Metrokane Rabbit I had that broke after about four years of use. It's slimmer and takes up less space on my bar than the older, larger ones. Rating:  - Best corkscrew ever!I owned an earlier model rabbit, and this one totally blows it away! It effortlessly extracts the cork from a wide variety of different bottle styles, some of which were quite challenging for the earlier model, because of their larger-than-usual girth. I can't think of anything to improve on this model. It's perfect! Rating: - Even better!Bought to replace old rabbit, easier to use and takes up less space. Plus it has a nice standup storage case. Rating: - Wine OpenerSmaller than the regular Rabbit, this opens bottles efficiently. Still a wee bit large for my somewhat smallish female hands though. Looks great. Rating: - Love it!I bought 2 of these for Christmas presents. We tried them out plenty and they worked great! Since, I hear they have gotten great use and are still working like new. Now I only hope someone gets me one! 
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