Whether it is worthwhile to spend so much for a bottle opener when there are such devices as well as promotional gifts? Everyone needs to decide for themselves. I bought it because I have all the rest of my kitchen is also equipped with WMF utensils, and I am very satisfied with the products. The design is classy, simple and timeless, the processing 1A (as with all parts of the series Profi Plus. The opener is definitely an eye-catcher.