Carl Mertens Ara Corkscrew

The double-lever system allows you to extract the cork in two distinct stages. This provides extra leverage, which significantly reduces the physical force needed to pull the cork out and helps prevent it from breaking during removal.

Yes, the non-stick coating reduces friction as the screw enters the cork. This allows the spindle to glide in smoothly without tearing or crumbling the cork, which is especially helpful for older or more fragile vintage bottles.

Absolutely. Because the spindle is non-stick and the lever system is robust, it handles synthetic corks just as well as natural ones, providing a clean and consistent pull every time.

This tool is engineered and crafted in Solingen, Germany, a city globally renowned for its long history of high-quality metalworking and cutlery production.

A standard single-lever corkscrew often requires more strength and can sometimes pull the cork at an angle, increasing the risk of breakage. The double-lever design on the Ara model ensures a vertical, straight pull that is much easier on the hands and safer for the cork.