When it came, I had no cans that needed opening that afternoon, but wanted to try it right away. I save the few metal coffee cans I get for DIY projects, and have some with a pull up tab, so there is about a half inch flange around the rim. I tried that as my first try, without even reading the directions, had success with opening, and now have a can without that edge that impedes pouring, whether it be paint or bird seed. I had a model when the side openers just came out, and I could get that to work about one of three times. This one is good.
PS I am a leftie, and although you have to turn in a clockwise manner, it is easy to adapt.. as we lefties constantly adapt. Can openers and scissors are probably the worst, but they have leftie scissors... but I have yet to see a leftie can opener, but I approve this one.
We own an OXO Good Grips Smooth Edge Can Opener, and since it is several years old and starting to wear out, I ordered the Kuhn Rikon as an eventual replacement, and to test it out of curiosity. The Kuhn Rikon is much sharper, and does a very neat job cutting the lid. That said, I must admit that the OXO is much easier and more comfortable to operate with its big rubber grip that is offset and rotated 90 degrees. I don't think you'll go wrong buying this can opener or the OXO. At this point, though, I'd probably say the OXO wins by a nose. But we'll see how well the Kuhn Rikon wears over time.
I have wanted this the first time I saw it!
I waited a few years and had to throw my supposed "Good Quality" manual can opener away because.it came apart! I use my electric can.opener but don't love the lid being so sharp and causes cuts if thrown in the garbage outside the can. You see I smash down the trash and the lid can cut! So I really loved the idea of a lid on a can not be sharp.
This can opener is manual by the way.
I am so glad I purchased it! Its made very well! You can take off a can lid, use one of the ends to pull up the tab on a can or soda/beat can and keep your nails pretty.
There's an bottle opener as well.
I've been using mine for several months and am very pleased with the quality and functionality!
I dont have anything I didn't like.
I gave it 5 stars! I recommend this product.
UPDATE 2019-05-09:
The other day, it wouldn't open a can. It appeared to be trying to cut too high on the lip of the can. Tried a few times. Wouldn't open it. Tried a second can, same size, same product, and it opened it just fine. I visually compared the 2 cans and they looked identical, except the can that wouldn't open had a white colored lid with graphics, while the can that opened had a silver colored lid with no graphics. Both cans were bumble bee tuna. Very strange. Now I know why some reviews here stated that after a while it wouldn't open cans. It appears that some cans are made a bit differently that this opener can't open them. Taking 1 star off for this.
ORIGINAL REVIEW BELOW:
I bought this opener after trying the Hamilton Beach Smooth Touch electric can opener (76606ZA). That electric opener worked great, except it left metal slivers along the rim of the can after opening, even when following the mfr instructions to not go beyond one complete rotation. Maybe I just got a defective unit, but other Amazon reviewers mentioned the same problem, so I spent a bit of time researching an alternative "safety" can opener, and ultimately chose this one because of its multi-tool design and versatility.
I've only opened one can with it so far, but so far, so good. NO METAL SLIVERS! It's easy to use if you follow the simple instructions. No instructions needed after the first use. It's fairly easy to rotate the knob. There is very little resistance. I followed the instructions and did not go beyond one single rotation (to prevent the possibility of metal slivers), and sure enough, no metal slivers!! Not one! And no sharp edge to the lid. Very happy about that! My second favorite feature is the jar loosener that releases the vacuum seal on jar lids to make them easy to open. No more banging the jar against the counter or trying to pry it open with a knife. The other features are less useful for us personally, but I'm sure others will appreciate them.
So far, love this product. Hopefully, it lasts (2 year warranty). I will try to update this review if anything changes.
My favorite can opener ever! Cannot say enough about how easy this is to use. It never gets dirty with this type of design. My old can openers were disgusting after opening a few cans and difficult on your hands. If you have arthritis or joint issues and you need an easy to work can opener ...this is it. It is worth every penny. You can open ring top soup cans, dog food cans, any type of can, as well as bottles and never have to stress whether it is on the can right. Just put it on the can and start turning. You can grab the lid off with the little tweezers using the white lever and place in garbage. No sharp edges that can cut or harm you. Great for kids to use too. The only thing it does not open as well is tuna fish cans, only that I like to use the opened top to release and squeeze out the water in the tuna fish. This one you cannot do that with. You have to strain the water a different way. Other than that it is amazing! I buy them as gifts for friends and family.
Feature Product
- Touchless lid removal with side cutting mechanism automatically locks onto top of can
- Hygienic - Opener never touches contents of the can
- Comfortable, easy to use turn knob with stainless steel cutting mechanism
- Instructions for use:
- 1. Place on top of the can with two half circles lined up with can rim, twist knob clockwise. Opener will automatically grip lid and begin to cut. After a full circle, you will feel less resistance. Stop - can is open.
- 2. Turn knob counter-clockwise to release and use Mini-Pliers push button to lift lid cleanly and easily!
- 3. Church key: The classic bottle opener metal crown tops
- 4. Screw top: place "eye" over plastic top and twist counterclockwise to open screw tops.
- 5. Ring-pull: slip "beak" into loop; rock back & pull open to open pull tabs.
- 6. Soda tabs: slide end of opener under tab and lift upwards to open.
Description
With a longer handle for better hold this lid lifter has five opening tools in One. Opens cans, ring-pulls, fizzy drink pull-tabs, metal crown tops and screw bottle tops.
I bought this to replace the latest manual opener that decided to break at the most inconvenient time, as usual. I expected a simple, cheaply made item that would last a few months until it goes and joins that great utensil graveyard known as the bin, but I was very surprised. It is much heavier and sturdier than I expected and performs its can opening tasks with a definite purpose. It grips the can and holds it firmly, and when it's parted the seal to open it, it even has a grip built into the handle that grabs the lid at the press of a button. This, along with the other combined tools - bottle opener, jar opener, bottle-cap unscrewer, to name just 3 - Has made it one of the most useful utensils in my kitchen.
UPDATE:
After a few weeks of use, the opener is as sturdy, strong and useful as when it first arrived in my kitchen. This has to be one of the best tools in my kitchen plus during the bad snow during Feb 2019 here in the PNW, a neighbor used it as the power was off so she couldn't use her electric opener.
I never thought I'd be writing a review of a can opener, but here I go.
I'd gone through a fair number of the more traditional can openers (the ones with exposed gears and the turning blade) and didn't want to waste money on another one. In addition, my wife's wrists bother and the traditional style can openers are torturous for her. I was considering an electric can opener, but couldn't find any in my price range that I trusted, not to mention that my kitchen counters are a bit crowded already. Then I came across this little guy.
At $20, it's probably more than you want to spend on a can opener, but I've been using it for six months now, and I don't want to ever be without it again. It does take a little getting used to, but I think that's mainly because you expect it to be more complicated that it is. You place it on the can and twist the handle until it make one full rotation on the can (you can feel when it's gone all the way around). At this point, the can looks no different and you're standing in your kitchen thinking you've just wasted $20 (at least, I did the first time). At this point, you turn the Rikon to the side and grab the top edge of the can with the little metal jaws and pull up. Like magic, the top of the can comes off easily and cleanly, leaving no sharp edges. The first time I used it, I knew I was never going back.
It does do a lot. The feature to twist off bottle caps has not worked for me though. Just doesn’t grip the cap enough. The can opener is great. No sharp edges. The hooky thing to lift up tabs is great so I’m not ripping fingernails anymore. It is much bigger and glunkier than I expected. Takes up a fair bit of room in my utensil drawer. Can’t speak to durability yet as I only got it recently. Seems to be a sturdy plastic though.
had one before that i bought from QVC, used it on a regular basis for over a year until the can opener part started to not work as well as it did when i first got it. despite that, i decided to purchase another one from amazon where it’s priced cheaper than the first one i got. this can opener is safe specially when you open cans around kids because it does not leave sharp edges and you can be assured that there are no can particles that get into your food. it is very useful and versatile around the kitchen since it also has 2 different kinds of bottle openers, a jar opener, and an easy open/flip top can opener! i highly recommend this specially to people with dexterity problem.
This opener works very well, and leaves a smooth edged can, and lid, but only if you don't continue cutting after you've gone around the whole can. If you do a double pass, even for a short distance, it will leave a sharp burr either on the can, or on the lid. I always look at the label on the can when I start turning the handle, and make sure I stop when I reach that point again. Don't, I repeat, DON'T keep turning the handle once you've gone all the way around the can. Other than that caveat, the opener works perfectly on every can I've tried it on. The little pincher that plucks the finished lid off of the can is very handy, and also works very well. I haven't tried the bottle opener, or the bottle screw lid opener, and I haven't used the pry bar on the end that opens pop top cans. They look like they would work well, but I just haven't had the need to use them. I would recommend this opener for anyone who wants smooth edged cans that can be re-closed if you need to.
0 comments:
Post a Comment