Darlie Metal Bottle Opener
One size / Silver
$19.99
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Celebrate the history of Darlie with a Metal Bottle Opener inspired by a brand whose identity has shifted over time. The company traces its origins to Shanghai in the 1930s and grew into a familiar name across Asian markets. Its English name changed in 1989, while a Chinese-name transition was announced in 2021 and scheduled to begin in 2022. For collectors, those changes make brand variations and dated packaging especially interesting. This piece connects an everyday gathering accessory with a distinctive chapter in consumer-brand history.
Darlie is an oral care brand owned and manufactured by Hawley & Hazel, a company headquartered in Taiwan. The brand began as Darkie in Shanghai in the 1930s and has focused on Asian markets. Colgate-Palmolive acquired a 50 percent equity stake in Hawley & Hazel in 1985. Following that investment, the brand continued to be sold in several Asian countries, while Colgate-Palmolive stated it would not be sold outside Asia. In 1989, the English brand name changed from Darkie to Darlie, and the packaging image was altered. The Chinese name remained unchanged at that time. On June 19, 2020, Colgate-Palmolive announced a review of the brand, including its name. On December 14, 2021, Hawley & Hazel announced that the Chinese name would change from 黑人牙膏 to 好來 beginning in March 2022, aligning it with the subsidiary company name. The brand's original flavor was mint. The source also reports historical market-share figures for Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Thailand, and describes Darlie as a bestselling toothpaste brand in its target markets in late 2018.
Celebrate the history of Darlie with a Metal Bottle Opener inspired by a brand whose identity has shifted over time. The company traces its origins to Shanghai in the 1930s and grew into a familiar name across Asian markets. Its English name changed in 1989, while a Chinese-name transition was announced in 2021 and scheduled to begin in 2022. For collectors, those changes make brand variations and dated packaging especially interesting. This piece connects an everyday gathering accessory with a distinctive chapter in consumer-brand history.
Darlie is an oral care brand owned and manufactured by Hawley & Hazel, a company headquartered in Taiwan. The brand began as Darkie in Shanghai in the 1930s and has focused on Asian markets. Colgate-Palmolive acquired a 50 percent equity stake in Hawley & Hazel in 1985. Following that investment, the brand continued to be sold in several Asian countries, while Colgate-Palmolive stated it would not be sold outside Asia. In 1989, the English brand name changed from Darkie to Darlie, and the packaging image was altered. The Chinese name remained unchanged at that time. On June 19, 2020, Colgate-Palmolive announced a review of the brand, including its name. On December 14, 2021, Hawley & Hazel announced that the Chinese name would change from 黑人牙膏 to 好來 beginning in March 2022, aligning it with the subsidiary company name. The brand's original flavor was mint. The source also reports historical market-share figures for Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Thailand, and describes Darlie as a bestselling toothpaste brand in its target markets in late 2018.
This slim, all-metal bottle opener feels like the trusted tool you reach for when friends gather and stories start. Forged from heavy-duty stainless steel, it slides into a pocket or bartending apron without bulk, then delivers confident leverage when a cold drink needs freeing. The flat surface accepts crisp laser engraving, so names, dates, or logos stay sharp through years of use. Use it behind the home bar, at backyard tailgates, or hand one to each member of your wedding party — it’s built to take commercial-level wear while still looking clean and refined. Simple, sturdy, and ready for the next toast.
Product features
- 100% heavy-duty stainless steel resists rust and bending
- Flat surface optimized for permanent precision laser engraving
- Ergonomic all-metal grip provides strong leverage
- Slim, ultra-flat profile fits pockets and bar drawers
- Commercial-grade durability for frequent use
| One size | |
| Width, in | 5.50 |
| Height, in | 1.50 |
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Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland