Bilame Nomad | Bilame Korketrekker Skinnveske

The leather case is beautifully stitched and fits snugly in my hand, which made pulling a stubborn 1985 cork feel almost effortless. Precision is exactly the word for it—the screw went in straight and the fragile cork came out whole.

Opening an old Barolo felt like surgery prep, but the leather case keeps the corkscrew secure and the grip steady. The pointed tip slid right in and pulled the crumbly cork out in one clean piece. For anyone dealing with fragile corks, this is the tool that pays for itself.

The old cork didn’t stand a chance—this corkscrew pulled it out clean without crumbling, which is exactly what I needed for my 2005 bottle. The leather case is a nice touch too, keeping it protected when it’s tossed in my bag.