Gizmodo: corkscrew

Amazing Corkscrew Is a Mechanical Masterpiece

Sean Fallon — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:40:00 EDT

In a nutshell, this elaborate corkscrew by British designers at Oneofonehundred is kind of like a cross between orrerys, elaborate clocks, and a Rube Goldberg machine—all wrapped up with a steampunk vibe.

No matter how you look at it, the elegance of the complicated design is mesmerizing. Unfortunately, only 100 of the devices will be produced (as the name of the studio implies), and they will surely be outrageously expensive. So, most of us will have to continue relying on simple corkscrews to get the job done. Me? I'll continue to drink boxed wine in an alley thank you very much. [Oneofonehundred via Cooking Gadgets]

Flameboy 7-in-1 BBQ Tool Doesn't Seem Quite Safe

Elaine Chow — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 03:30:00 EST

The Flameboy, a $14 7-in-1 BBQ utensil contains a spatula, fork, bottle opener, corkscrew, tongs, serrated cutting edge and disposable lighter slot. Sounds to me like a product liability lawsuit waiting to happen. [NerdApproved]

Infrared Wine Thermometer, Corkscrew

Travis Hudson — Wed, 23 May 2007 20:00:44 EDT

I am a bit of a wine snob, if I do say so myself. Every time I am ready to crack open that bottle of Boone's Farm I have to make sure I know it is the right temperature for consuming. That stuff is pretty classy at $3 per bottle, and I wouldn't want to ruin a bottle by compromising its flavor. Checking wine temperature is even easier with this device. It uses infrared technology to check the temperature of the wine and if it is ready for drinking you can flip out the corkscrew and get drinking. It also includes a bottle opener if you want to know your beer is the right temperature and also a knife so can temperature-check that fish before hacking it open. Haven't you heard the proverb: "Those who hack a cold fish go home a warm duck"? $130. –Travis Hudson

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