I’m an occasional can-opener user as I don’t cook from cans that much, but I wanted something easier and faster than the “standard” can openers you’d usually see in the US (which rely on twisting your wrist and fingers, see the
Swing-A-Way 407BK
). I find those to be uncomfortable and slow.
I first considered going with a cheap electric, but from what I’ve seen those are poorly made, relatively bulky, and won’t provide much in the way of a speed advantage. I wanted something well-made and traditional, but easy and quick.
This product was just what I was looking for. High capacity, quick speed, and an easy mechanism since it uses the leverage of a large handle. It is more expensive (about double the above-linked model), but the price difference was worth it to me. I’ve been using for about six months, and it’s working great. It feels sturdy and well made, and opens cans very quickly (even faster than most automatics).
As with all things, it’s not perfect and there are some drawbacks with this design. First, it’s larger and heavier than a “standard” can opener due to the large handle. I don’t think there’s any way they could avoid this with this design keep the quality feel. It’s worth noting that there are two versions of this can opener: this one, where the handle folds (saving about an inch of space in a tight cabinet), and another where it is fixed. The fixed handle version is slightly cheaper, but I’d recommend going with this one unless you have a massive kitchen or have developed some kind of fourth dimensional storage system and truly don’t need to worry about space.
The second major drawback is that it’s not as maneuverable on small cans since the handle is fairly long. If you’re opening, say,
a can of tuna
, you have to use the edge of the counter or the handle won’t be able to make a full revolution. Again, I don’t see any way this could be avoided without decreasing the effectiveness, or increasing the price and failure chance by adding extra fold points.
The third drawback is price. While this can opener is only around $12 USD as of this writing, it’s double the price of a “standard” design. If you don’t mind the standard can opener, it’s probably not worth the price jump to getting this one. Again, you can save a dollar or two by getting the non-folding version which will work just as well, if you can afford the space, but that’s probably not worth it to most people.
Overall, the speed and ease of use outweigh the bulkiness and increased price for me. I haven’t run into any quality issues after six months of use and it feels like this will last a decade, although I don’t use it every day. This opener meets my needs perfectly so I’m giving it five stars, if I were going to hold it back I would say it’s due to the relatively high price. I’m banking on it lasting me a long time so that it will be worth the investment, and if you care enough about your can opener to read a 500+ word review, I’d say this one is probably worth it to you.
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The crank and cutting wheels are made from durable steel, which stands up to daily use and cuts through the top of most cans. |
Soft handles provide a secure grip while the extra-long crank helps prevent squeezing and hand strain. |
Features a built-in, easy-to-use bottle opener to quickly pop open your favorite beverages. |
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Perfect can opener
This item is very easy to use. I did not have trouble lining it up on the can nor did I have any trouble opening the can. I highly recommend this product.
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Susanne
Excellent can opener
Reviewed in Canada on December 11, 2023Size: 10.5 InchesVerified Purchase
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Incredibly easy to use
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miroslav
as excellent as you are expecting it to be
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 30, 2023Size: 10.4 InchesVerified Purchase
