K&B (Katz & Besthoff) Metal Bottle Opener
One size / Silver
$19.99
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Open a favorite beverage with a nod to a New Orleans original. K&B, short for Katz & Besthoff, began at 732 Canal Street in 1905 and became a familiar Gulf Coast name through decades of neighborhood drugstore life. Known for its memorable purple presentation and private-label goods, K&B remains a powerful local memory. This bottle opener makes a spirited addition for collectors, hosts, and fans of old New Orleans retail culture.
K&B, short for Katz & Besthoff, was a New Orleans drugstore chain founded in 1905. Gustave Katz and Sydney J. Besthoff began the business at 732 Canal Street, and the company expanded throughout the 20th century into a regional Gulf Coast chain. K&B became especially recognizable for its signature purple presentation, used on store signs, cash registers, employee uniforms, and more. The shade entered local vocabulary as “K&B purple.” Its stores carried private-label household goods, liquor, and signature ice creams, while the company also ran an independent credit card program. K&B’s later headquarters were at K&B Plaza near Lee Circle in the New Orleans Central Business District; the company bought the building in the mid-1970s. Its earlier headquarters and warehouse at 900 Camp Street was donated to become the Contemporary Arts Center’s headquarters at the start of the 1980s. Rite Aid purchased K&B’s assets in 1997 and rebranded the chain, but the K&B Plaza name remains part of the city’s corporate landscape.
K&B (Katz & Besthoff) Metal Bottle Opener
$19.99
Sale price
$19.99
Regular price
Open a favorite beverage with a nod to a New Orleans original. K&B, short for Katz & Besthoff, began at 732 Canal Street in 1905 and became a familiar Gulf Coast name through decades of neighborhood drugstore life. Known for its memorable purple presentation and private-label goods, K&B remains a powerful local memory. This bottle opener makes a spirited addition for collectors, hosts, and fans of old New Orleans retail culture.
K&B, short for Katz & Besthoff, was a New Orleans drugstore chain founded in 1905. Gustave Katz and Sydney J. Besthoff began the business at 732 Canal Street, and the company expanded throughout the 20th century into a regional Gulf Coast chain. K&B became especially recognizable for its signature purple presentation, used on store signs, cash registers, employee uniforms, and more. The shade entered local vocabulary as “K&B purple.” Its stores carried private-label household goods, liquor, and signature ice creams, while the company also ran an independent credit card program. K&B’s later headquarters were at K&B Plaza near Lee Circle in the New Orleans Central Business District; the company bought the building in the mid-1970s. Its earlier headquarters and warehouse at 900 Camp Street was donated to become the Contemporary Arts Center’s headquarters at the start of the 1980s. Rite Aid purchased K&B’s assets in 1997 and rebranded the chain, but the K&B Plaza name remains part of the city’s corporate landscape.
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 |
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC