In the heat of of a crowded party, bottles are popping out everywhere. Guests demand an opener that can handle the pressure and deliver in crisis. Enter the die cast Army Man bottle opener.
This guy is built of hardy construction with a nice weight to it. It is modeled after the old plastic green army men, with good detail on all sides.
It opens a bottle with the quick, easy stroke of an assassin. However, the operation may be counter-intuitive to some guests. Most bottle openers nest under the front edge and lift to pop the cap. This soldier sets his gun under the far side of the cap instead. Push down on his legs and the caps pops on the first try every time.
This reliable solider measures about 4.25 inches long and weighs about 5 ounces. It’s a great conversation piece and an effective bottle opener. It feels very well made, but I already see some scratches in the paint after a relatively short usage. I’ll be interested to see how this guy looks after he’s aged and engaged in a few more battles.
Summary
Does it open? Yes. It is very reliable.
Can it open anything else? The metal soldier is tough enough to shatter a bottle, but small enough that I wouldn’t recommend trying. He might be better served as a weight to prop pages open in a book.
Overall rating: 
(4 / 5). This is a great novelty opener. There may be some confusion on how to use at first, but when used correctly it works great.
References: None.