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Need a good can opener
May 10, 2017, 09:11 AM
Chuck PerryNeed a good can opener
Looking for recommendations on a good quality, manual can opener. We've tried multiple different ones, from dollar store cheapies to $20 "ergo" models. Nothing seems to hold up. They all eventually start not gripping the can rim correctly or get dull and quit cutting. I prefer a manual one over electric just to save counter space, but if someone knows a kick butt electric one I'm open to that idea.
May 10, 2017, 09:15 AM
kz1000This has outlasted my electric:
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May 10, 2017, 09:19 AM
chellim1Swing-A-Way
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olfuzzyI got one of these a few months ago when my old one died. It's one of those that cuts around the side of the top instead of the blade going down into the can (no sharp edges). So far I've been impressed.
Hamilton Beach Smooth Touch Can Opener
May 10, 2017, 09:38 AM
RogueJSK
May 10, 2017, 09:42 AM
henryazI've used all kinds of manuals all my life, and always had a problem that the little wheel stops cutting about 1/2 way around the lid, and I have to stop and restart it.
I'm probably the last person on earth to discover this, but I did very recently learn that if you keep the can firmly on the countertop while you work the opener, it does the whole lid without failure.
May 10, 2017, 10:08 AM
flesheatingvirusI'm a big fan of the ones that cut through the side of the lid crimp. No sharp edges, cleaner, and it lets you reuse the lid for storage.
A couple of examples:
https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Goo...03C0CTTF02W2JTAE4Q9G https://www.amazon.com/PowerLi...4H52QRYP867835KV237M
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May 10, 2017, 10:19 AM
cparktdSwing-a-Way
Had a wall mount for ~30 years. On the end of the cabinet over the stove, never have to look for it!
Rarely a misfire, and I expect sometimes then it is the cans fault.
They make a hand held as well.
https://smile.amazon.com/Swing...ing+a+way+can+opener
Endeavor to persevere. May 10, 2017, 10:25 AM
Fla. JimSince my swiss army knife is always in my pocket I use it. Works well and don't have to search the drawer.
May 10, 2017, 10:30 AM
Pipe SmokerA fair amount of my culinary endeavors involve opening a can, and I consider myself to be a can opener expert – I've had many of them. This Rösle is the best one that I've ever used:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001...rgid=pla-83925559766It leaves smooth edges on the can and top. And the cut-off top can be put back on the can to serve as a lid if you want to keep unused contents refrigerated.
The opener has an excellent pliers to pull the top off, but superfluous – I just put the nails of my three middle fingers into the cut seam and lift the top off that way. The opener always remains perfectly clean – no part of it touches the food.
Serious about crackers. May 10, 2017, 10:50 AM
83v45magnaWe've had one of
these for 7 1/2 years and love it. It still looks and works as new.
May 10, 2017, 11:12 AM
PeteFquote:
Originally posted by olfuzzy:
I got one of these a few months ago when my old one died. It's one of those that cuts around the side of the top instead of the blade going down into the can (no sharp edges). So far I've been impressed.
Hamilton Beach Smooth Touch Can Opener
Second. Had this for a year works great.
May 10, 2017, 11:21 AM
SIG4EVAThe one I got from Ikea has worked well over the last year.
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May 10, 2017, 11:51 AM
amalsGood, old Swing-A-Way. Been using them since earliest childhood memory, late '50's. Simple, effective, durable. I use one frequently. And, as henryaz mentioned, the can should rest on a solid surface as you use manual can opener.
May 10, 2017, 12:23 PM
ulstermanquote:
Originally posted by RogueJSK:
Buy them by the dozen.
May 10, 2017, 12:26 PM
NeelAs posted above "Swing-A-Way, mine is a #8, built like a tank and made in the USA, what's not to love about them.
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May 10, 2017, 01:42 PM
bald1We've been very satisfied with the Oxo Good Grips model here that replaced all the failed electrics we've tried:
$12 on Amazon.
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May 10, 2017, 01:43 PM
arfmelAnother vote for Swing A Way
May 10, 2017, 01:49 PM
jimmy123xI like the OXO one and have found all of their kitchen tools are pretty good quality.
May 10, 2017, 02:08 PM
Dresdenquote:
Originally posted by jimmy123x:
I like the OXO one and have found all of their kitchen tools are pretty good quality.
+1. I have one and just think it's the best.