Corkscrew (horn-shape handle)
A multi-tool corkscrew - wooden horn-shaped handle, a metal twirly piece and a sharp metal spike.
This multi-tool corkscrew is a small hand-held tool for drawing corks from wine bottles and other household bottles that may be sealed with corks - consists of a pointed metallic helix ('worm') attached to a handle, with a metal spike. The spike on vintage corkscrews or combination tools was primarily used as a wire breaker to snap the wire or string that held older corks securely in the bottle neck, or as an ice pick to pierce wax, foil, and sealing materials.
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Purpose of this multi-tool:
(a) The twirly, metal spiral piece on a corkscrew is called the 'worm' (or the spiral) - its main purpose is to twist smoothly into the cork without shredding it, allowing to pull the cork out cleanly.
(b) The spike or "wire breaker" was used to break the wire or string that was often used to hold the cork in place.
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