So I'm definitely not one to get excited about kitchen gadgets, but now that I'm trying to cook more I need to use the can opener often. We used to have an electric one which I LOVED, but when we moved into a small Craftsman bungalow with almost no counter space in the kitchen I got rid of it. Going back to the old can opener was miserable and I could barely use it myself, often just getting my husband to do it for me. So I finally broke down and decided I need to get a new one instead of waiting for hubby to get home just to open a can for me.
I have really enjoyed OXO products I have ordered in the past and this looked like a great little piece of machinery. I watched the video and was amazed at how easy it looked. I ordered, but didn't want to get my hopes up while waiting for it to arrive. I was used to the can skittering around on the counter top and making a mess all the while, especially when I removed the lid which usually ended up in the can. So when this arrived I at least wanted it to be better than my old one, but I didn't want to hold my breath.
I took out a can and tried to attach the OXO can opener, but it took me a second being used to my old one on which the handles went a different direction. So then I got it on right, very simply in fact (I guess I was trying to hard, lol). Then I attempt my first turn, awaiting the pain and struggle that I've come to associate with opening a can. It went so smoothly I began shaking my head assuming it must not be working, it didn't look like it was working. So I got all the way around and again being used to the lid plunking into the can, but this not happening with the OXO, I decided it must not have worked. I knew it was too good to be true, then I picked up the can, and under a squeeze of my hand the lid popped open. I was dumbfounded that I had just opened a can without breaking a sweat and with absolutely no pain in my fingers/hands/wrists/joints/etc., not to mention absolutely NO MESS!!!
If there is one piece I will take with me wherever I move and will always be on my MUST HAVE list, this is it! I've never opened a can easier, even when I had the electric can opener. This OXO is so easy you too will probably wonder if it's working or if you're doing it right. When the lid comes up you will be amazed that there are no sharp edges and in most cases you can set the lid back down over the can to save the leftovers. I did notice however it depends on the size/sturdiness of the can. I had a harder time with smaller flimsier cans as the lid tends to shift, plus it works best if you set the lid back down exactly as you took it off which is relatively impossible. In almost every case though I could set the lid on, and while it didn't seal I was confident that the food would be fresh and not dried out when I next needed it from the fridge (I'd definitely use it within the week just to be safe).
I also love the little pliers so I don't have to attempt to get it off with my fingers. Just one gentle tug and it pops right off, again with no mess. If you're looking for a reliable and easy to use can opener then most definitely give this one a try. Now I don't have to wait for hubby to get home to cook, and I don't have to deal with pain from struggling with a difficult opener. This is so easy I'm using it at least twice as much as our old one, I wish I had got one sooner!
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This Item  OXO Good Grips Smooth Edge Can Opener, Black |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | — | $25.99 | $17.99 | $16.90 | $29.50 | -14% $29.99 List: $35.00 |
| Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Saturday, May 11 | Get it as soon as Saturday, May 11 | Get it May 9 - 14 | Get it May 10 - 15 | Get it as soon as Monday, May 13 |
| Customer Ratings | ||||||
| Easy to use | ||||||
| Easy to hold | ||||||
| Ergonomic | ||||||
| Easy to clean | ||||||
| Value for money | ||||||
| Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Buckeye Nation Sales | Most_4_Least Deals | Shop Kitchen Mama |
| size | Smooth Edge Can Opener | One Size | One Size | — | — | 18 x 7 x 5.5 centimeters |
| operation mode | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Automatic |
| material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Chromium Steel | — | Plastic |
| blade material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | — | — | Stainless Steel |
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Can opening for the bourgeoisie
I have opened cans with many implements over the years, many of which had no business being near a can. Not any longer. I needed a can opener that appropriately reflected my love of classical music and impressionist art, and luckily Oxo specializes in just those sort of kitchen devices.Anyway the opener itself. It is covered in smooth and rubbery black plastic, enhacing grip. Its principle of operation is different than any other opener I have ever used, to the point of confusing me for a good ten minutes. It cuts AROUND THE SIDE of the can, NOT THE TOP. Looking for the telltale mark along the glazing left me puzzled, and on the brink of returning the device. However that's what the little jaws are for! Grab the top lip of the can after you've gone around the whole thing and PULL. The entire top will come off like a cap, which is very satisfying. You can even put it back on as a lid, but there are several reasons I wouldn't recommend doing so.1. The edge IS sharp, and can cut you if you aren't careful.2. If you put the top back on, it's visually indistinguishable from an unopened can! However it needs to be refrigerated and consumed within a few days or it WILL go bad.Anyway, once you "get" it, it's the best can opener, IN THE WORLD!Perfect for when you (or your help) needs to open a can to feed the masses (or pets).
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Gabriela Palacios Zamora
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Not cheap, but worth it.
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