Tool Set Reviews

For me, opening old vintage wine was not just a source of excitement, but also a bit of a pain in the you-know-where. The fear of breaking the cork or dropping crumbs of cork into the wine was pretty much real, until I got the Screwpull Elegance. With this magical piece of machinery, I can uncork just about anything with confidence. It showed me that you don't necessarily have to be an experienced sommlier to be able to open old vintage wine. As long as you've got the right tools, anybody can!

I bought this corkscrew for my husband two years ago and I'd be hard pressed to count (or admit) how many bottles of wine we have opened with it! Unfortunately, this past weekend we had a "Sullivan Reunion" and suffice it to say the opener was working non-stop. However, someone dropped it and the little top piece (like a small screw cap) that is directly below the upper handle snapped off and was lost. I have taken the screwpull to the hardware store to try and fit something else for that piece but to no avail. There are no replacement parts I've seen on line and until I can find one, the thing is useless. I'm open for suggestions! I just need that tiny piece that screws on top which allows the screw part to move up and down. We are disappointed...welcoming any input! We have all this wine and no "fun" opener...imagine our horror.

My sister bought one for me as a Christmas gift...I thought she was crazy spending so much on a "corkscrew." However, after using the Screwpull, I soon knew it was well worth the cost. The opener runs very smooth and easy...never a damaged cork! It's also very sturdy yet light and feels great in your hands. I used to buy a new wine opener every year-- no longer! This is a must for wine lovers! Consider this an investment and buy it!

This BBQ Kit is as cool in person as it looks online. The pieces are all very good quality and everything you need is included. I like the aluminum case so we can take it camping with us. I know my friende will be green with envy when I start dishing up the ribs this summer with the great spatula.

The perfect gift for the Bar-B-Q guru. I bought this as a gift and have never seen such a huge smile. The pieces are a beautiful stainless and very durable. Definately a good value.

I bought for my bro's birthday, now I want one! Top quality, everything you need, and very sturdy, which is a plus on the grill. Warning, though, knife and serated edge on spatula are very sharp--not for kids who can't handle themselves. Main pieces are really long so you don't get burnt over the grill. Heads for the grill scrubber were $5, totally replaceable. Corn cobbers are really cute, too. Perfect gift for a bbq'r!

This corkscrew is a pleasure from start to finish. For starters, it looks great: high-quality metals, high-tech finish, precision machining. It catches the eye in an artistic way. Then the feel: solid, hefty, tight, crisp action, precise movement. Compared to the cheap plastic ones, it's a Mercedes vs. a Yugo. And let's not forget that it pulls corks -- like no other corkscrew can! Cut the foil (BTW, the included foil cutter is also of superior quality), slip the Screwpull on the neck of the bottle, and VOOM! A quick stroke in and out, and the cork is pulled in a flash. The large, heavy lever makes it easy even for smaller people to yank corks. A couple of years ago I bought the plastic Screwpull and I liked it, but this time I thought I'd indulge myself. Am I ever glad I did! This model is sooo much nicer. Incidentally, you can find replacement screws for the Elegance that have ball bearings in them -- Wow! Ultra-smooth and silky. Check the Le Creuset website for dealers. I love this item. It's a combination of advanced function and true luxury. Want a splurge that you can get good use out of for years? Here it is. Highly recommended.

...These types of corkscrews work phenomenally well and you'll find yourself just itching to crack open a bottle of wine just to use this amazing device. Amazon.com sells similar corkscrews for far less, and as long as it's all-metal construction, there's no need to spend $$$ for this one. Buy the $$$[less expensive] model and spend the rest of a few bottles of decent wine!

Definately not a necessity, but absolutely a pleasure to use. Comfortably solid and heavy in your hands, after pulling the first cork you'll be looking for excuses to open more wine! Comes with a replacement worm, but I haven't worn out the first one after a year of normal use. The foil cutter works well, the stand is sturdy.

Spendy, yes, but if you're looking for a fabulous gift for your wine loving friend, or a way to spoil yourself, you won't regret this purchase.

I grew up in a Scandinavian family from Vashon Island, Washington and have such fond memories of these light and airy delectable treasures during the holiday season and the cold winter months.

Just bought myself (from Amazon) a second set to share, since I also like the ease of making Swedish Rosettes and the fact they are lighter than cake donuts and come close to the French curl donuts we prefer.

The Rosettes come with a small recipe book, are easy to clean and store and are an item we requested from our grandmothers estate when she passed away. There are some special customs I really feel are important and making rosettes with my family here in our Sierra home is one.

I come from a small farming community, in the mid-west. My family was of German descent. The neighbor lady use to make these wispy cookies that are so thin and crispy that they just melt in your mouth. Also, when I went to my aunt's houses, many of them had these wonderful delights. I use to wish that my own Mother would make some of these cookies, but she would always say that it took a special tool that she didn't have and couldn't find.
Here I am, almost 60 years old. I ordered this special tool and now I am impressing all of my friends with these special treats. No one can eat just one. I must admit that it does take a bit of practice to turn out the beautiful rosettes. However, it is much cooler than heating up an oven to turn out the wonderful wish from my past.

I have used this tool to make the rosettes. They are a wonderful light cookie that you dust with powder sugar. Warning: in our house they are gobbled up as quickly as they are made. They are deep fried so it is a job to be done by an adult, or teen age chef in the making. These cookies bring back wonderful memories for me, growing up it was mine and my sisters job to dust the cookies with the powder sugar. My older sister was allowed to make these pretty cookies, I was very envious. But, I did get to eat them! They are a wonderful addition to any holiday cookie collection. They are pretty, light and above all delicious! ENJOY.

Being a wine lover, I've used all kinds of corkscrews, from your basic twist model to the kind with the "wings" to the two-pronged kind. Finally, I received the screwpull (minus the foil cutter) as a gift, and my search for the perfect corkscrew came to an end! As others have said, the screwpull effort lifts the cork up, so there's no pulling--all you do is simiply turn the easy-use-lever at the top of the device. The screwpull has never failed to remove a cork; on the rare occasions when it had trouble removing the cork on the first try, simply starting over solved the problem. Spend a little money to buy this corkscrew and you'll never need to buy another again.

The Screwpull corkscrew (okay, "wine opener") is by far the easiest and clever I've owned. Its non-stick coated and sharp-ended worm glides into the cork and pulls it out cleanly and effortlessly. Because of the coating, it is less likely to crumble a cork. The sides of the device keep the pull in place so you're able to guide the worm straight down the center.

As a former waitress, I always hated the metal and bulky corkscrews favored by most of my friends. The worms were always too thick and never sharp enough; the rings meant to keep the opener on the bottle neck had a tendency to slip or list, leading to a crooked insertion. I preferred the simple waiter corkscrew - until I found the Screwpull. Now I use nothing else. My only adjustment has been putting the bottle on the table to open it. (With a waiter's corkscrew, you hold the bottle.)

This is a great gift for the wine lover. While you're at it, buy one for yourself.

We purchased this wine opener 12 years ago on the recommendation of a sales clerk at a kitchen supply store. At the time I thought $20 was a lot to pay for a corkscrew, but after using it at least once a week for the past 12 years I can't imagine using another type of wine opener.

I LOVE THIS SET! I never realized how nice it would be to have so many measuring cups - I used to have one and just wash it in between each use when measuring ingredients for cookies (or whatever else I was cooking/baking). This saves me so much time! I use the cup, rinse it out, stick it in the dishwasher.

The bowls are great - I use mine for everything from serving chips in them, to microwaving soup, to mixing, to storing.. they are wonderful and the fact that they are seethrough is a great benefit. They also do well in the dishwasher, I've had my set for many years and they still look brand new.

The measuring spoons are ok. They work, and I stick them in the dishwasher too, but I don't like the keyring design (it's good for keeping track of all the spoons though!).

Overall, 5 stars. Can't beat this great deal - where else will you get a set this good for $25?

I'm getting ready for my own place and bought this because it was on sale. I like how there was almost everything that I need to start out for those first yet attempts at making something edible (hey, tastes good is the next step!).

I agree with another reviewer that you should get some smaller bowls to hold things after you measure them out and a set of measuring cups, too.

This set makes a great gift, too. HINT HINT!!! :c)

I'm getting ready for my own place and bought this because it was on sale. I like how there was almost everything that I need to start out for those first yet attempts at making something edible (hey, tastes good is the next step!). I agree with another reviewer that you should get some smaller bowls to hold things after you measure them out and a set of measuring cups, too. This set makes a great gift, too. HINT HINT!!! :c)

OK, you are not going to fool anyone into thinking you went all out and spent a large sum of money. However, if you have someone who likes to BBQ and you need a reasonably priced gift item then this is a great idea. This is especially true if the person is somewhat "blue collar" and won't mind the plastic industrial-looking case.

Like most cheap things made in China the metal is of fairly low quality.

Everyone is giving this set perfect reviews and for how much I paid... I would say it is worth it and then some...
However, I would not say this set is perfect.
First off, it is Made in China. Considering this, I would say the construction of it is very well, the wood doesnt feel cheap and seems durable enough (haven't used it extensively yet). The metal/blades are usable, but I would not consider it ideal or the best for a cook or anyone who barbeques frequently. Pretty much it does its job.
I have two major beef(s) (no pun intended) with this set would be the case and the tong. The case is plastic and is reminiscent of a cheap tool case that comes with tools you buy, but isn't made well enough that you'd actually use it to hold all your tools in. I see the case as being important, and I am not sure this one will last. (barbequeing can get messy)
The second thing is the tong. I would say the tong is probably the most used tool when I barbeque. I use it as a catalyst throughout and even to move things around. This tong hurts my hands and requires quite a bit of grip to even hold comfortably.

Overall, especially for the price, this baby is a steal and a really good present to give anyone who barbques. Despite my two complaints, I use this set whenever I barbeque.

I just got this wonderful BBQ set today - I am simply amazed at the quality & abundance of utensils for the money [$$$] I could seriously see this set in [stores], etc for over [$$$] + tax! I got it for [$$$]... This BBQ set looks very expensive and would make a wonderful gift for your family or a friend! The first thing I thought when I got this set was "WOW, this set is gigantic and looks expensive!", each utensil is extra large and solid and the case is huge. The quality looks great! The handles look like redwood and they appear very sturdy like they'd last for years and years, which is what I and most of you need! There's even an oven mit included! Also, the corn holders are not cheapie plastic like in the store - they're real wood! Don't go out to the store and buy one tool for [$$$] or more....definitely buy this set- you won't regret it! I am BBQ'n tonight!! On a side note, we are a one income family and every dollar counts - that's why I went with this set after searching on Amazon.com - and honestly, it does NOT look like a cheap [$$$] set....this set is QUALITY!! Good luck w/your purchase; it's a MUST have for summer! :-) Enjoy!

I can find nothing to take to task on the All-Clad tools. I have nearly all the tools they make and I like them all. They are easy to clean, no nooks for stuff to get stuck. They fit well in the hand and have a substantial, but not heavy, feel to them. Their shape is very good for the task at hand. The sole negative is their price but when balanced against the good, including the fact that they should last longer than the cook, they are a bargain at the price.

This is a great kit to go along with any All-Clad cookware collection that you might have going already. Though it comes with a very nice looking stainless steel cup, I prefer to use the hanging rack (also available on Amazon if you search for "all-clad hanging rack"). Plus its not hard to find an alternate use for the cup for something else.

My opinion is going to be somewhat biased because I love everything All-Clad. Everything they make seems to have some kind of heft and beauty that I just cant resist. There aren't many things in the kitchen that you can use and abuse with the kind of ferocious angst as with an All-Clad Product.

This tool kit is quality at a great price.

After watching my mother use her All-Clad tool set over the last two years, and seeing how well it has held up, I decided to go ahead and purchase this item. I have not been disappointed, the quality is amazing. The tools have a very solid feel to them, yet they are balanced and not too heavy. They clean SO easily, and are even dishwasher safe. We are throwing away all of our old tools and replacing them with All-Clad - it's amazing! Amazon's price can't be beat.... I know for a fact that my Mom paid full retail through a very well known catalog (ending in Sonoma). Amazon's price was half of that. If you are contemplating this set, DO IT! You won't regret it.

This is a very nice seafood set. The OXO brand is always something you can rely on. The only complaint I have about this set is that the cracker is a little bit on the heavy and clunky side.

the quality of this set is very good. they are useful when you eat crabs.at first i thought maybe it was hard to clean them,but i was wrong. they are easy to use and easy to clean.sometimes i also use the clip to crash the nuts. it works great.

These are pretty handy tools for getting every last bit of crab out of tight places. The cushy handles are comfortable and easy to use. Each side has a different sized scooper to use with a variety of differently sized shellfish. Highly recommended.

I am very pleased with the product. It was difficult to locate. The seller shipped the product in one day of placing the order. I received the product in excellent condition and packaged well (3 days!). The product is perfect for indoor gardening and small projects.

I bought this for my sister who lives in a condo and babies her window boxes, only to have it appropriated by my gardener son. He fell in love with the tiny tools, and the perfect sized bag. The clippers are mine now, and they are wonderful. They are ideal for putting in my pocket and clipping as I go around the yard, and they clip thicker branches than my full sized fiskers. I clipped a 3/4 inch branch yesterday! Like I said, I'm back to buy at least one more, and I think I'll stack up for presents for all of my apartment dwelling friends...

My friends just loved it. Perfect for all the indoor gardening work. (...)