Description
This ace of spades bottle opener takes the shape of a playing card, in black with crisp silver lettering. Two opposite corners carry the letter A with a small spade, the top one upright and the bottom one upside down, just as on a real card, and the centre is cut right through in the shape of a large spade. That cut-out does the work: it catches the edge of a crown cap so you can lift it off a bottle. The opener measures 8.5cm tall and 5.5cm wide, and it is just 0.2cm deep, so it lies flat and takes up next to no room.
It belongs wherever bottles get opened: the kitchen drawer, the drinks trolley, the shed fridge, a picnic bag or a jacket pocket on the way to a barbecue. Being so thin, it slides in beside the cutlery or sits on a shelf without fuss. It makes a good-humoured Father's Day gift for a dad who likes a game of cards, and grandfathers who still play a hand of rummy or poker on a Sunday afternoon will see the joke straight away. It is a small present that earns its place in everyday use.
The design is simple: a single flat piece with gently rounded corners, a plain black face and silver markings that echo the classic card. There are no moving parts, no batteries and nothing to assemble; you simply hook the cut-out under the cap and lever upwards. To keep it looking smart, wipe it with a damp cloth after use and dry it straight away, then put it back in its drawer or pocket. For gifting, we like to slip it inside a Father's Day card or set it beside a bottle of his favourite beer, so the ace is the first thing he sees.
Specification
| Colour |
Black |
| Finish |
Handpainted |
| Height |
8.5cm |
| Width |
5.5cm |
| Depth |
0.2cm |
| Weight |
0.102kg |
| Occasion |
Father's Day |
Frequently Asked
How big is the ace of spades bottle opener?
It is 8.5cm tall, 5.5cm wide and just 0.2cm deep. That makes it a flat card shape that tucks into a drawer or pocket with ease.
How does it open a bottle?
The large spade cut out of its centre catches the edge of a crown cap. Hook it under the cap and lever gently upwards to lift the cap off.
What colour is it?
The opener is black. The letter A and a small spade sit in silver in two opposite corners, just like a real playing card.
Is it a good Father's Day gift?
We think so. It suits dads and grandfathers who enjoy a game of cards and a cold drink, and it slips easily inside a Father's Day card.
How should I look after it?
Wipe it with a damp cloth after use and dry it straight away. Between uses, keep it somewhere dry, such as a kitchen drawer.