Corkscrew — Paderno

The Corkscrew collection by Paderno brings together the waiter's friend and the twin-lever corkscrew, two reference tools for wine service.

What makes the Corkscrew collection distinctive

Paderno offers the two most-used formats in catering: the curved waiter's friend (compact sommelier knife) and the twin-lever corkscrew (geared mechanism for effortless extraction). 18/10 stainless steel for the mechanical part, plastic handle on the waiter's friend.

• 18/10 stainless steel and plastic for the waiter's friend
• 18/10 stainless steel for the twin-lever

The most popular pieces in the Corkscrew collection

The waiter's friend accounts for the main share of orders.

• Curved waiter's friend stainless steel and plastic: AZ boutique best-seller, sommelier's compact format
• Twin-lever corkscrew in stainless steel: effortless extraction with double-gear mechanism

Choosing within the Corkscrew collection

Waiter's friend or twin-lever: which to choose?

The waiter's friend is the sommelier's tool: compact, pocket-sized, with a built-in foil cutter and short blade. The twin-lever is bulkier but simpler to use: drive in the worm, lower both levers, and the cork comes out effortlessly. More for kitchen or bar with the twin-lever, dining service for the waiter's friend.

Why a curved waiter's friend?

The curved profile of the lever fits the bottle lip better and limits slipping risk during extraction. It is the preferred format of professional sommeliers for its precision and gesture control, especially on fragile corks or old bottles.

What care for these corkscrews?

Wipe the worm after each use to remove cork residue. Wash with hot soapy water if needed. Most corkscrews do not handle the dishwasher durably (mechanism corrosion, plastic handle): hand washing remains preferable.

The Corkscrew collection on AZ boutique

Discover Paderno's corkscrews on AZ boutique for wine service. See also our Corkscrews section.