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Is a decent can opener too much to ask?

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April 05, 2020, 05:55 PM
Kevmo
Is a decent can opener too much to ask?
I dot use a lot of canned goods so I prefer manual, hand help can openers but it seems that no matter what price point they last 6 months and then stop working....I doing know what this is a bridge too far?
April 05, 2020, 06:19 PM
BlackTalonJHP
I assume you've tried a EZ DUZ IT. What stops working on them?
April 05, 2020, 06:22 PM
mrapteam666
We were having this discussion two nights ago.

We have four in the drawer that are junk. I don't eat that many can goods any so they should last more than a few months. Plus I buy decent can openers.
April 05, 2020, 06:35 PM
9x18
Zyliss can opener works well for me.
April 05, 2020, 06:42 PM
fpuhan
As with many of my kitchen utensils, I inherited them from my mother. Circa 1970s.





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April 05, 2020, 06:49 PM
nhracecraft
Kuhn Rikon Auto Safety Smooth Touch Can Opener w/ Lid Lifter - Side Cutting Design, No Sharp Edges! Wink

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0...ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

We've been 'running' this one in our Kitchen for 3+ years... Cool


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April 05, 2020, 07:00 PM
Kevmo
quote:
Originally posted by BlackTalonJHP:
I assume you've tried a EZ DUZ IT. What stops working on them?


Tried one and it lasted the longest....eventually they all stop cutting around the whole can and I have to pry lid off
April 05, 2020, 07:08 PM
220-9er
I'd look at some garage/estate sales for a pre-Chinese model.


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April 05, 2020, 07:19 PM
cas
Modern can openers are like a photograph that's been xerox copied too many times. All the quality and finer points of the designs have been washed out and lost.


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April 05, 2020, 07:27 PM
Appliance Brad
I have 2 vintage SwingAways, one in my kitchen, one in my car camping gear. Both are pre-China models and they work flawlessly. Modern electric can openers are junk


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April 05, 2020, 07:38 PM
lizardman_u
Bought one on Amazon made by Kitchen Aid a couple years ago, and I love it. It will cut from the top or the side.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/pr..._title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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April 05, 2020, 07:54 PM
tk13
I've had one of these on my key ring for ~36 years. Never fails.


April 05, 2020, 08:01 PM
ugeesta
quote:
Originally posted by nhracecraft:
Kuhn Rikon Auto Safety Smooth Touch Can Opener w/ Lid Lifter - Side Cutting Design, No Sharp Edges! Wink

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0...ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

We've been 'running' this one in our Kitchen for 3+ years... Cool


Go with a side cutter like this. We have the pampered chef version and has worked great for 18 years



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April 05, 2020, 08:15 PM
DSgrouse
I need one for opening number 10 cans. So that is what I am looking for.
April 05, 2020, 08:57 PM
Kevmo
quote:
Originally posted by 9x18:
Zyliss can opener works well for me.


Thank you....this was the one my wife was trying to describe that her mom had for years!
April 05, 2020, 09:02 PM
jimmy123x
I have an OXO one that's been very good. I believe they sell them at Bed Bath Beyond for about $10.
April 05, 2020, 09:57 PM
Excam_Man
I like the ones that cut the outside rim, so there's no sharp edge.
Had a Good Cook two handle model which become dull from several years of service.

Couldn't find an exact replacement, but come across an even better solution.

Mainstays single handle safe cut ($8.97).
Simple to use, easier to use due to the single handle and requires less strength to operate.
Had it for a year? Still works as good as new.

I need to buy a few extras for gifts and spares.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mai...lEAQYCiABEgIJRfD_BwE



April 05, 2020, 10:11 PM
drill sgt
quote:
Originally posted by drill sgt:
quote:
Originally posted by tk13:
I've had one of these on my key ring for ~36 years. Never fails.

I have carried the same one(known as a P-38 which came with the field rations (C-rations) on my key ring since Aug 1968 ( 50 plus years) and it still works just as good as when it was issued . In my prime I could beat an electric opener............ .....drill sgt.

April 06, 2020, 02:41 AM
OKCGene
quote:
Originally posted by DSgrouse:
I need one for opening number 10 cans. So that is what I am looking for.


I have these, I got them from US Foods

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April 06, 2020, 06:02 AM
bendable
You have me puzzled, I've had the same Swing Away can opener for 30 years, but I only open 4-6 cans per month.




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