Thats the kind of corkscrew I see recommended everywhere.

The 'helical' waiter's corkscrew is supposed to grip the inside of the cork better than others. I believe the helical
bit refers to the hollow core of the screw as if it were formed around a pencil or something. Others which have a
simple central tap with thread wrapped around it apparently cause more broken corks and 'bits' than the other.

I bought an elctric corkscrew and its big and rubbish. I am happier using my waiters corkscrew that came free with a
bottle of Gallo wine a few years ago.

Jim

"Tater" > wrote in message ps.com...
> On Mar 23, 2:39 pm, Bruce Bowler > wrote:
>> On Fri, 23 Mar 2007 12:25:15 -0700, Tater wrote:
>> > I just realized that!
>>
>> > anyone care to make a recommendation? simple and cheap are good words.
>>
>> Bottle opener? or cork screw?
>
> i was thinking that wine bottle openers have become more refined than
> that medival tourture device
>