Looking for the best manual can opener
Aug 8, 2022 | 10:56 am
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Looking for the best manual can opener
I don’t like electric can openers. So don’t suggest one.
We moved into a fully furnished and equipped home 3 years ago. It has 5 can openers. Only one is worth a darn. It is completely unmarked and unlabeled. I would like a back up. Price is no object. Okay, within reason. No $1,000 gold plated openers.
We moved into a fully furnished and equipped home 3 years ago. It has 5 can openers. Only one is worth a darn. It is completely unmarked and unlabeled. I would like a back up. Price is no object. Okay, within reason. No $1,000 gold plated openers.
Aug 8, 2022 | 11:19 am
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Just find a padded-handle one with good reviews on Amazon, Bed Bath, or Walmart. I have an old Swing-A-Way which works fine, but you can also find versions by OXO, KitchenAid, Farberware and lesser-known manufacturers. They all seem to be rated between 4 and 5 stars.
If you want one with an integrated bottle opener, be sure to check the specifications for that feature.
If you want one with an integrated bottle opener, be sure to check the specifications for that feature.
Aug 8, 2022 | 12:55 pm
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Just find a padded-handle one with good reviews on Amazon, Bed Bath, or Walmart. I have an old Swing-A-Way which works fine, but you can also find versions by OXO, KitchenAid, Farberware and lesser-known manufacturers. They all seem to be rated between 4 and 5 stars.
If you want one with an integrated bottle opener, be sure to check the specifications for that feature.
If you want one with an integrated bottle opener, be sure to check the specifications for that feature.
No need for a bottle opener if my keys are handy.
Aug 8, 2022 | 1:13 pm
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Why can't they make all cans a pull tab?
Aug 8, 2022 | 1:32 pm
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Is it worth $28? That sounds a bit pricey to me. I too have the old school swing away and it can be hard to use sometimes and seems to not want to go that extra 1/8" at the end. I don't open a lot of cans but maybe I should splurge on the Pampered Chef one.
Why can't they make all cans a pull tab?
Why can't they make all cans a pull tab?
Aug 8, 2022 | 2:27 pm
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We got this one from Amazon for $12 and it's great
"Whether you’re opening a can of tuna or a bottle of beer, a reliable can opener gets the job done fast. After cutting into 150 cans with 25 can openers since 2014, we recommend the EZ-Duz-It. It's an inexpensive, no-frills opener that securely latches onto cans and cuts through their lids with ease. And since it’s so durable, we’re confident it will last you for years to come."
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/r...st-can-opener/
"Whether you’re opening a can of tuna or a bottle of beer, a reliable can opener gets the job done fast. After cutting into 150 cans with 25 can openers since 2014, we recommend the EZ-Duz-It. It's an inexpensive, no-frills opener that securely latches onto cans and cuts through their lids with ease. And since it’s so durable, we’re confident it will last you for years to come."
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/r...st-can-opener/
Aug 8, 2022 | 2:43 pm
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We got this one from Amazon for $12 and it's great
"Whether you’re opening a can of tuna or a bottle of beer, a reliable can opener gets the job done fast. After cutting into 150 cans with 25 can openers since 2014, we recommend the EZ-Duz-It. It's an inexpensive, no-frills opener that securely latches onto cans and cuts through their lids with ease. And since it’s so durable, we’re confident it will last you for years to come."
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/r...st-can-opener/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0071OUJDQ/
"Whether you’re opening a can of tuna or a bottle of beer, a reliable can opener gets the job done fast. After cutting into 150 cans with 25 can openers since 2014, we recommend the EZ-Duz-It. It's an inexpensive, no-frills opener that securely latches onto cans and cuts through their lids with ease. And since it’s so durable, we’re confident it will last you for years to come."
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/r...st-can-opener/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0071OUJDQ/
Aug 8, 2022 | 3:16 pm
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Is it worth $28? That sounds a bit pricey to me. I too have the old school swing away and it can be hard to use sometimes and seems to not want to go that extra 1/8" at the end. I don't open a lot of cans but maybe I should splurge on the Pampered Chef one.
Why can't they make all cans a pull tab?
Why can't they make all cans a pull tab?
Aug 9, 2022 | 2:48 pm
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It is a jerky-jerky process that splashes tuna juice all over the counter and floor. I am looking for smooooooooth. I did look at a couple that operated with a handle like we used to use to crank the car windows up and down. I’ll go there next if what I ordered isn’t perfect.
I’m a traditionalist. Take your Reformed can opener away, heathen!
I got my parents a cool single-arm can opener at the local grocery store a while back. It cuts into the side of the can so there aren't sharp edges.
https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grip.../dp/B00004OCKG
https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grip.../dp/B00004OCKG
Aug 9, 2022 | 9:20 pm
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I got my parents a cool single-arm can opener at the local grocery store a while back. It cuts into the side of the can so there aren't sharp edges.
https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grip.../dp/B00004OCKG
https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grip.../dp/B00004OCKG
- Set includes: Travel Case and Feeding Spoon
- Compact case fits easily into diaper bags and handbags for on-the-go meals
- Silicone Spoon is soft on baby’s mouth and gums and effective for scraping food from bowls, jars or messy faces
- Spoon is shaped for easy scooping
- Shallow Spoon head prevents feeding too much at once
- Contoured Spoon handle is angled for easy feeding
- Dishwasher safe, top rack