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May 10, 2017, 02:17 PM
MTJbyrd
Need a good can opener
Another fan of the wall-mount, crank-operated Swing-a-way, mounted on the end of a cabinet.
They're made in China now, but still seem to hold up. Take it down and clean it once in a while and you'll be all set.
May 10, 2017, 02:18 PM
barndg00
Just found EZ-DUZ-IT on Amazon, made in USA clone of the Swing Away opener. Haven't gotten it yet, but am ordering to replace our cheap old one that has to be put on "just so" to open a can...
May 10, 2017, 02:51 PM
Woodman
Zyliss Lock ‘N Lift Can Opener gets my vote. A green one.
Nearly impossible to lose if you take it to a pot luck. Unless there is a thief about.
May 10, 2017, 04:44 PM
reflex/deflex 64
The wife brought home a pampered chef side cut type several years ago. It's been pretty good, you can't throw the lid in the can as I like to but, it's not failed.

In the past I simply bought the things 2 and 3 at a time. They last longer than the oil filter on my car and I think nothing of replacing that.


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May 10, 2017, 05:52 PM
chellim1
quote:
Originally posted by arfmel:
Another vote for Swing A Way

Swing-A-Way Can Opener
Choose the can opener that is selected by NASA for their Skylab Space Station.
Can opener has smooth, gear-driven operation.
At $7.99 how can you go wrong?

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May 10, 2017, 08:15 PM
Chuck Perry
I'm liking the Swing Away models, think I'll give one of those a shot. Two pages of responses about can openers Big Grin
May 11, 2017, 07:24 AM
Warhorse
Not cheap for a manual can opener, but my wife bought it anyway.

Easily the best, and easiest can opener I have ever used. Plus it is backed by Cutco's forever warranty.

https://www.cutco.com/products...24xxcse10moatpak3l0z


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May 11, 2017, 10:22 AM
bendable
these have come down in price,
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Wes...Opener-Black/6023587

we have had this one for four years.




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May 11, 2017, 10:26 AM
tatortodd
quote:
Originally posted by Dresden:
quote:
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.
Last fall, I purchased this Oxo stainless steel can opener. Fantastic reviews on Amazon.


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May 11, 2017, 10:31 AM
msfzoe
Another P38 vote. Big Grin
May 11, 2017, 10:33 AM
BGULL
We're using a set of EZ-DUZ-IT(I believe or similar) brand off Amazon. Very happy with them. This was after going through 2-3 OXO's from Walmart, that were useless, crapping out in a matter of weeks. I have other OXO products that are great but that particular
model/lot was not.....


Bill Gullette
May 11, 2017, 03:44 PM
iron chef
quote:
Originally posted by Fla. Jim:
Since my swiss army knife is always in my pocket I use it. Works well and don't have to search the drawer.


Count me in the SAK camp.

+ Simple design. Not much that can go wrong w/ it
+ Able to sharpen the blade
+ Works on cans w/ dented or imperfect lips

- Requires more hand strength and dexterity
- Doesn't cut as clean of an edge
- Slower

I also have had good luck w/ OXO brand.
May 11, 2017, 04:36 PM
Sock Eating Golden
quote:
Originally posted by RogueJSK:


Big Grin

Opened the post for this comment. Only disappointment is that it wasn't the first reply.


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