The evolution and diversification of wine bottle openers

The evolution and diversified selection of red wine bottle openers

Red wine bottle openers, a seemingly simple tool full of history and culture, have accompanied the process of wine tasting and enjoyment since their birth. It is not only a practical tool, but also a symbol of culture and taste. This article will take you to learn more about the origin, development and diversified selection of red wine bottle openers.

The origin of the bottle opener

The history of red wine bottle openers can be traced back to the 1680s, when the ordnance workers simply processed the tools for cleaning gun barrels to form the earliest bottle openers. However, the first patent for a bottle opener appeared in 1795 and was designed by Samuel Henshel, a priest at Oxford University in the UK. This corkscrew with a wooden handle has a concave disc between the handle and the spiral, which not only prevents the spiral from being inserted too deep, but also uses the rotation of the cork to destroy the seal between the bottle and the cork.

The history of the bottle opener

With the emergence and development of modern industry, red wine bottle openers have gradually developed from the initial plastic bottle openers to today's high-tech products, and have undergone significant changes.

●First generation: traditional wine bottle opener

Mainly represented by plastic and manual, this type of bottle opener is laborious and unsightly, and is not suitable for ladies and children. Although it is still used in some low-end markets, it will eventually be eliminated by the market.

●Second generation: stainless steel bottle opener and multi-functional bottle opener

With the advancement of material science, stainless steel bottle openers are gradually emerging. This generation of wine bottle openers began to have diversified functions and are easy to use and labor-saving. Common ones include hippocampus knives, T-bottle openers, butterfly bottle openers, etc. The hippocampus knife is known as the "waiter's friend" because of its easy portability and elegant bottle opening action. The butterfly bottle opener uses the principle of leverage, which is very labor-saving and convenient.