Gallery: 10 Awesome Bottle Openers From Around the World

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    Open & Drink! highlights bottle openers from 11 countries around the world. *Image: Okolo*
  • Hex by Iacoli McAllister and Crest by Studio Fort Standard are both examples of contemporary design in the United...
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    [Hex](http://shop.iacolimcallister.com/product/hex-opener) by Iacoli & McAllister and [Crest](http://fortstandard.com/crest-bottle-openers) by Studio Fort Standard are both examples of contemporary design in the United States. *Image: Okolo*
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    The [Splügen](http://store.luminaire.com/splugen-bottle-opener?gclid=CKzEif3tibkCFZKi4AoddBEAzA) opener by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni was designed in 1960 but is still in production today. *Image: Okolo*
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    A [multi-functional opener by Stussy](http://turntablelab.com/products/stussy-multi-tool-card?ref=lexity&_vs=google&_vm=productsearch&adtype=pla&gclid=CKXYltKEirkCFdGj4AodIRoAyQ). And an alien. *Image: Okolo*
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    As the reigning king of multi-tasking tools, a [Swiss Army Knife](http://www.victorinox.com/us/category/Category/Everyday-Use/1002?f=category&v=1/100/1002&m=add&) will open your brew just fine. *Image: Okolo*
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    The [Loop Bottle Opener](http://www.field-online.com/product/loop_bottle_opener) by Field. *Image: Okolo*
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    [A handmade opener by Areaware](http://www.areaware.com/products/bottle-opener) that uses a nail to pop the cap. *Image: Okolo*
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    The minimalist [Bout de Bois](http://adrienrovero.com/project/bout-de-bois-2/) by Adrien Rovero is great for opening bottles because of its length. Lots of leverage. *Image: Okolo*
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    The Act opener by Czech design studio [deFORM](http://www.studiodeform.com/) was made specifically for the Open & Drink! show. It's made from metal wire bent in three places and welded at two points. *Image: Okolo*
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    The [Monopol Hermetus](http://store.kaufmann-mercantile.com/collections/kitchen-c-serving/products/hermetus-bottle-opener-resealer) by Monopol is everywhere in Germany. It comes with a rubber backing that can be slid over bottle tops to seal in freshness. *Image: Okolo*
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