"Michael Pronay" > wrote in message
...
> Art Schubert > wrote:
>
> > Which begs the question: Which manufacturers do the folks here
> > consider the best for these style of corkscrews (i.e. "waiter's
> > friend")?
>
> Chateau Laguiole. Period.
>

With money no object, yes indeed.
For those less willing to spend the US$100
or so required for a nice Laguiole may I
suggest the Pulltap, a good double-action
corkscrew at much nicer prices.

http://www.corkscrew.com/sales_pulltaps.html

pavane