a device for removing a cork from a bottle incorporating a lazy tongs link mechanism wherein manual force is applied along the bottle axis . a flared flange seat allows the device to accommodate a range of bottle sizes . an ergonomicly shaped pull handle and loosely pinned lazy tongs links attach to a shaft and a cork screw operating through a flange comprise the device and are utilized to apply a magnified pulling force , permitting a person to exert a smooth , controlled force as opposed to massive abrupt force .