Device used to cut through the covering (called CAPSULE or foil) over the top of a wine bottle. Many corkscrews (see Wine Openers, page 596) contain a blade that can be used to cut the foil. There are also special foil cutters comprised of two small blades that cut the foil when squeezed and rotated. With either device, the idea is to cut the foil cleanly below the lip of the bottle, not only for cosmetic purposes, but so that wine doesn’t touch the capsule as it’s being poured.