A sommelier knife that you should have if you like wine. A perfect gift for wine lovers. In this article, we will introduce how to choose a sommelier knife and recommended products. From easy-to-use items for beginners to luxury brands such as Laguiole and Also. In the latter half of the article, I will also introduce how to use the sommelier knife! At the end of the article, the latest popularity rankings of mail-order sites such as Amazon are also posted, so please check the top sellers and reviews as well.
What is a sommelier knife?
If you like wine, you want to have it!
A sommelier knife is a type of wine opener (without a corkscrew). As you can see from the name, it is usually used by professional sommeliers, and you long for the smart way to open the cork.
It seems that the hurdles are high for beginners, but there are various types of sommelier knives, and some are easy for beginners to use.
Also, if you are looking for a sommelier knife as a gift for wine lovers but do not know what to choose, please refer to this article.
How to choose a sommelier knife
Easy-to-use type for beginners!
Before looking at the products, let’s first check how to choose a sommelier knife.
Check recommended products first!
Choose by the number of hooks
Sommelier knives can be divided into two types depending on how to open the cork. Therefore, let’s choose a type that is easy to use while comparing the features and merits of each type.
Double Action ｜ For beginners and women
Pulltex “Pulltap Light Black SX300BK”
“Double action” is a type that has two places to hook on the mouth of the wine bottle. These two hooks make it easy to remove the cork in two stages.
Since it can be fixed according to the length of the cork, it is easy to stabilize even if you put pressure on the sommelier knife, and you can pull out the cork straight. Recommended for beginners and weak women who are new to sommelier knives.
Single Action ｜ For advanced players and professionals
Zwilling Twin Sommelier “Waiters Knife (39500-049-0)”
“Single action” is a type that has only one place to hook on the mouth of the bottle. You can open the wine smartly because you can pull it out at once by inserting the screw.
However, if you are not accustomed to it, you may find it difficult to handle, such as how to apply force and have to pull it out in the correct direction. Therefore, it is the perfect type for advanced users who are accustomed to handling sommelier knives to some extent.
Check the material and thickness of the handle
Shimomura Kogyo Kitchen Bar “Sommelier Knife (KIB-201)”
The grip part is often used when inserting a screw or pulling out a cork. It is directly related to the ease of grip, so it is best to choose a thick one. Also, if it is curved or has an uneven grip, it will be easier to grip and you will be able to apply force naturally.
Also, the material of the grip should be checked. Metals such as stainless steel are rust-resistant and durable. When it comes to luxury brand products, natural wood, and beef horns are used, and the texture increases with each use.
Choose one with a long screw
Pearl Metal “Domaine Luti Sommelier Knife (C-3717)”
To pull out the cork cleanly, it is also important to insert the screw correctly. Therefore, let’s pay attention to the shape and processing of the screw. For example, if the screw is grooved, it will be easier to insert, and if it is fluorinated, it will be less likely to get caught in the cork.
Also, vintage and fine wines often use longer corks, so choose one with a long screw.
If you are left-handed, choose the left handle
Toyota Knife Mfg. Asano “Sommelier Knife (AL-SL)”
The ease of use of the sommelier knife depends on your dominant hand. If a left-handed person uses a right-handed one, the screw will not go into the cork because the direction in which it is easy to turn differs depending on the dominant hand.
Many sommelier knives are made for right-handed people, so if you are a left-handed person who wants to buy something that can be used naturally, be sure to check whether it is a left-handed sommelier knife.
Check the length and sharpness of the knife
Laguiole Knife Aubrac “Sommelier Knife Horn (5108)”
The knife part of the sommelier knife is used to cut the wine cap seal. Therefore, checking the sharpness and shape of the knife makes it easier to select items.
Since the cap seal is cut along the circumference, a short knife will not have enough room and it will be difficult to cut. Therefore, it is a good idea to choose a knife with a long knife.
Convenient with a bottle opener!
vacuum in “Water’s Corkscrew”
Many sommelier knives have a bottle opener. You don’t need a bottle opener to open the wine, but if it is on, the sommelier knife will be used more frequently than wine, making it more convenient.
In addition, it is also attractive that it does not take up storage space because the functions are integrated into one item. It’s easy to use as a standard item when you enjoy alcohol, so you can choose one with a bottle opener.
Fashionable and luxurious gifts
The sommelier knife is an indispensable item when enjoying wine, so it is a perfect gift for wine-loving friends. When choosing as a gift, we recommend a high-class sommelier knife that is particular about the material and shape.
Some come with a special leather case. It is very convenient to have a leather case for safe storage and carrying around, so such an easy-to-use set is also suitable for gifts. If you choose something that you can put your name on, it will be a gift that you will be more attached to.
Popular manufacturers and brands of sommelier knives
Chateau Laguiole Aslo Plutex
Chateau Laguiole “Sommelier Knife Grand Cru Black Horn (SL330BK)”
Chateau Laguiole is a luxury brand that represents France. It was created by the sommelier “Gee Viaris” and the traditional knife builder SCIP “L. Sanagest”.
It is the “ultimate sommelier knife” that not only looks beautiful but also has high functionality. It has excellent durability and can be used for a long time, and it is a manufacturer that is often used by professional sommeliers and wine lovers.
AUTHOR
ATHRO Sommelier knife Aluminum handle Silver for left AL-SL
Asano is a sommelier knife brand made in Japan. The technology of Toyota Knife Mfg. Co., Ltd., which handles outdoor knives and folding knives, is poured into it. The design is based on ergonomics, and the wine stopper can be pulled out with a natural force without difficulty, considering ease of use.
There is also a series with the “Damascus technique” used to decorate high-class cutlery, and you can feel the delicate beauty of Made in Japan.
Pulltex
Pulltex Pulltex [Toledo] Toledo SX200TD
Pluta pursued how to remove the cork stopper with less force and developed a sommelier knife that even beginners can easily handle. The two-step hook allows you to pull out the stopper straight, which significantly reduces the burden on your fingers compared to a general sommelier knife.
It features a unique shape like a parrot. One of the attractions is that you can get it at a reasonable price.
What is the difference between Laguiole and Laguiole?
Sommelier knife tips
Among the sommelier knives, the brand with the title of the French village “Laguiole” is very popular. However, there are several brands with similar names, such as “Laguiole” and “Laguiole”, do you know the difference?
In general, Laguiole refers to “Chateau Laguiole”. The brand that made the world’s first sommelier knife using buffalo horns and natural wood. It is highly regarded by sommeliers and wine lovers around the world.
Laguiole means “Forge de Laguiole”. It is still made in the village of Laguiole, where it came from, and is the only brand that can be engraved with “LAGUIOLE ORIGINE GARANTIE”, a proof officially recognized by the French Patent Office.
Let’s open wine smartly with a sommelier knife
One of the charms of the sommelier knife is that you can get out of the cork smartly because all the items you need to open the wine are gathered together. If you can open it smartly at a party etc., the atmosphere will be lively with its coolness.
However, knives and screws are easily injured and should be handled with care. Enjoy delicious wine with the correct use of an easy-to-use sommelier knife.
I recommend this article to everyone!
Subscribe to Shieldon (OEM knives) channels and we will share useful articles every week.
https://www.facebook.com/ShieldonCutlery
https://www.instagram.com/shieldon_knives_and_tools/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_Dz–HODWHFY4AaUF0z11Q
https://twitter.com/Shieldonknives1/
https://shieldonknivesandtools.tumblr.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/72285346/
https://www.pinterest.com/shieldonknivesandtools/
More video introductions：
EN 
EN
ES 
FR 
RU 
PT 
KO 
ID 
MS 
IT 
DE 
TL