Whether the opener has a classic or futuristic look, what counts is how easy it is to use. Janice Leung pulls out all the stops Metaltex Corkscrew with bottle neck protector ring Coming with a handy bottle opener, this corkscrew should satisfy all your opening needs. Easy to use, with a ring to hold the bottle in place, the cork comes up smoothly with the press of the levers. Best used with one hand on each handle. HK$19.90, AEON MaxValu Prime, 1/F, 9 Kingston Street, Causeway Bay Koala Hi-Tech Colours With a smooth, ergonomic handle, this waiter's corkscrew is comfortable to use. The serrated blade leaves just a little roughness on the edge of the foil. The spring lever that balances on the lip of the bottle is a patented design but seems to make little difference. HK$270, Access Wine, Eslite, 10/F Hysan Place, 500 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay Farberware 3-in-1 Waiter's Corkscrew This is a classic pocket-sized waiter's corkscrew complete with a plain blade for cutting the foil off the top of the bottle. It takes a couple of cuts to get through the foil, but once it does, it gives a clean edge. The corners of the metal handle make pulling a little painful. HK$39.90, AEON MaxValu Prime, 1/F, 9 Kingston Street, Causeway Bay Daiso Sommelier Knife The thick serrated blade leaves the foil a little rough, but everything else about this classic waiter's corkscrew is as good as they can be. The screw joints are firm and smooth, and even though the handle has corners, it's plastic, so it doesn't hurt to pull. This corkscrew is excellent value. HK$12, Jusco, citywide Screwpull Classic Table Model Even if you've never opened a bottle of wine, this makes the task safe and easy. It grips tightly around the neck of the bottle, and all you have to do is keep twisting. With its own storage box, it's not the most compact, but opening wine bottles doesn't get much easier than this. HK$258, Le Creuset, G/F, 31C-D Wyndham Street, Central