➺Why do we need can opener? Peek into the Serious Eats pantry, and you’ll see plenty of cans. There's no shame in using them. Don’t forget about that lunchbox stalwart, the tuna salad sandwich; the main ingredient still usually comes in a can. The humble can opener is a culinary key, breaching the tin lids of each of these products to free the preserved contents trapped within. We won’t lie—a can opener is hardly an exciting piece of kitchen equipment. But we’ve all spent enough time fumbling with janky ones to know the minor frustration that’s possible. And a truly terrible one? A can opener that warps the metal instead of cutting through it, or one that can’t navigate the rounded corners and variable curves of rectangular and oval tins? That kind of can opener can derange a person. ➺Why do we recommend our Uniguardian Can Opener for you? We don’t want that to happen to you. To find can openers that latch on easily, cut quickly, turn corners without going off track, and are comfortable to use, we tested 28 models and recommend this can opener to you. A good can opener has to work on a wide range of cans. We tested with standard-size cans of tomato paste, pitted olives, kidney beans, peas, and tuna. The cans ranged in circumference from 2 1/8 inches to nearly 10 1/2 inches. Whether you're squeezing the handles or pushing a thumbwheel, the design of the parts you touch and hold makes a big difference. Handles and thumbwheels on the models we tested ranged from bare metal and plastic to rubbery grips over metal or plastic. Both righty and lefty testers assessed the openers for comfort. Tip: Please don't open the can lid completely lest the can lid falls on the food.
D**C
DO NOT BUY UNLESS YOU WANT SPEND TIME BATTLING A CAN AND MAKING A MESS
SHOULD HAVE USED THIS SOONER, MISSED THE RETURN WINDOW BY 2 DAYS! WOULD NEVER HAVE BELIEVED OPENING A CAN COULD BE SUCH A FRUSTRATING EXPERIENCE... NEEDLESS TO SAY SOMETHING IS OFF WITH THE ANGLE AND IT WOULD NOT STAY ON ANY CAN I TRIED , FRUSTRATING TRYING TO REAPPLY TO CAN OVER AND OVER AND SPILL CONTENTS EVERYWHERE. TRIED ON SEVERAL CANS ... WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY WITH A TOTAL MESS!
A**R
Easy to use and durable.
Large handles and opener turner for older hands with arthritis. Very durable and sturdy. We bought several for each family members household. Dishwasher safe.
J**E
Five Stars
Great product. Saves my arthritic hands, and I more dependable than an electric.
S**G
Five Stars
Item is well made, and works well.
G**S
Lasted less than 6 months
Lasted less than 6 months with normal use. Gear stripped like most other openers. Will be taking advantage of Liftime warranty.
M**K
Four Stars
works well
A**R
Can openner
Looks & feels good, but works poorly
A**S
Well-made, but can be difficult to remove the lids after cutting through the metal.
It's sturdy and cuts cleanly without the need to apply much pressure, but it's still a bit difficult to use. It cuts through the metal in a way that leaves the lid flat, and still firmly stuck inside the can, rather than popping it up an angle as my old opener did. On the one hand, this makes it safer to use, helping prevent injuries. However, it also makes it difficult to pop up the lid and remove it from the can. The line cut through the metal by the opener is so narrow that it's also difficult to fit a knife inside to pry off the lid once you are done opening a can.
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