How to Use a Pocket Collector Corkscrew

Quick answer

To use the Pocket Collector – Black, first unfold the corkscrew and bottle opener from the leather pouch, then follow the same steps as a classic waiter's corkscrew: remove the foil, insert the worm at an angle, pull gently, and use the lever for extraction.

Step-by-step guide to using the Pocket Collector corkscrew

1. Step 1: Remove the leather pouch and unfold the tool: Slide the Pocket Collector out of its genuine leather pouch. Unfold the corkscrew worm and the bottle opener. The opener sits on one end, the worm on the other. Check that both parts click into place firmly — a loose hinge can cause the tool to slip.
2. Step 2: Cut the foil and open the bottle cap (if any): Use the small blade on the bottle opener to score the foil around the lip of the bottle. Peel off the top. If the bottle has a crown cap, hook the opener under the cap and pry upward. Do not twist the bottle opener — a straight upward pull works best and prevents scratching the cap.
3. Step 3: Insert the corkscrew worm into the cork: Place the tip of the worm in the center of the cork. Turn the Pocket Collector clockwise, keeping the worm as straight as possible. Stop when about one full spiral remains visible above the cork. If the worm goes in crooked, the cork may break. Reposition and try again before the worm is fully buried.
4. Step 4: Pull the cork out gently: Grip the body of the Pocket Collector firmly and pull the cork straight upward with steady, even pressure. Do not jerk or twist — the cork should slide out smoothly. If the cork resists, rock the tool side to side slightly (not back and forth) to loosen it, then pull again.
5. Step 5: Remove the cork from the worm: Once the cork is free, twist the Pocket Collector counterclockwise to unscrew the cork from the worm. Wipe the worm clean before storing. Do not force the cork off by pulling — twisting prevents the worm from bending or breaking.
6. Step 6: Fold and store in the leather pouch: Fold the worm and opener back into their closed positions. Slide the tool into the genuine leather pouch. Store in a dry place away from moisture. Leather absorbs humidity; keep the pouch in a drawer or cabinet, not a damp cellar.

Product facts

• Pocket Collector – Black : a Vintage Pocket Corkscrew | L'Atelier du Vin: Pocket Collector – Black is a pocket corkscrew and redesigned antique bottle opener with a genuine leather pouch. The leather pouch protects the tool and makes it easy to carry; the antique opener design means you can open both crown caps and wine corks with one compact tool.