Handcrafted Sommelier Waiter's Corkscrew with Lavender Handle by Laguiole en Aubrac

The sommelier is the Laguiole that goes to the table. Cutting the foil, drawing the cork and lifting a cap are all built into one slim, curved body. This piece has a handle of real lavender buds set in clear resin. Hundreds of tiny ribbed flower cups are suspended in tones of olive, sage and soft gold, with flecks of warm brown, so the handle catches the light like a field seen up close. Each corkscrew is forged, fitted and finished by hand in Espalion, France, in the historic Laguiole region. It’s made to open many bottles and to be handed down.

A Laguiole Made for Wine

The sommelier keeps the lines of the classic Laguiole knife: the gentle curve, the bee resting at the head of the spring, and brushed stainless steel bolsters framing the handle. Every tool folds flat into the body. Closed, it’s a handsome pocket piece. Open, the single-step lever rests on the bottle’s lip so the cork comes up in one smooth, steady pull.

Features

• 3 functions — Foil cutter, corkscrew and bottle opener.
• Serrated foil cutter with cap lifter — A curved blade with a serrated edge scores the capsule cleanly in one turn. A cap lifter at its base opens beer and soda bottles.
• Five-turn corkscrew — A long, open spiral that bites deep and holds the cork without tearing it, even older, more fragile ones.
• Single-step lever — Shaped to sit on the bottle’s lip and engraved with the Laguiole en Aubrac mark.
• Lavender resin handle — Natural lavender buds are encased in clear resin and fixed with two stainless steel pins. The resin seals the flowers against moisture and wear. Because every handle is made from real blossoms, no two are alike.
• Brushed stainless steel bolsters — Satin-finished at both ends for a soft, understated shine.
• The Laguiole bee — The traditional emblem, hand-forged at the head of the spring.
• Fully handmade — Assembled and finished by hand in Espalion.
• Length — 4.75 in (12 cm) folded.
• Made in Espalion, France — Crafted within the historic Laguiole region, the true home of the Laguiole, not elsewhere in France.
• Limited lifetime warranty — Covers any manufacturing defect.

In the Box

• French oak gift box, laser-engraved with the Laguiole en Aubrac emblem
• Certificate of authenticity

Care

• Wipe clean and dry after use. Never put it in the dishwasher or leave it soaking.
• The resin handle needs no oiling. A soft cloth keeps it bright.
• A drop of oil on the lever and corkscrew hinges now and then keeps the action smooth.