I've got a drawer full of can openers that do not work. Last month, hubby took the only one that worked to a picnic and came home with one the same color but that didn't work at all. Today I went to the store and got number 4 and it didn't work either. If you have an amazing can opener that really works will you run in and look and see if there is a name on it as tomorrow my mission is to buy a can opener that is worthy of the name. (And if you come up with 3 different brands I'm going to buy all 3 and see which one works best.) And if you suggest that one that cuts and doesn't leave a sharp edge, no thank you, I have one of those also and it takes me forever to get the angle right so it will catch. And no electric either, looking for a hand one. Thanks in advance.

We have used this one for years and bought one just like it for the trailer.

I have an OXO-Good-Grips-Can-Opener made for people with arthritis or other hand gripping issues - it has a large turning handle. It's worked well for many years. I think you can find them at Amazon (of course!), and Bed Bath & Beyond stores for about $14

One of my few dislikes....a can opener! Kitchen Aid.....we finally found one worthy of a spot in our kitchen .The handles are a good size with good grips. I have osteoarthritis in my hands and I can hold this one well. We have one in the house, TT, boat and I bought my kids one each I like it that much. Good luck...if you can't find one you like I will happily buy you one and send it to you.

LOL, I break a can opener about every 3rd time I use it. I bought so many that finally hubby noticed and got in on the selection process. Calphalon makes a rubber handled but otherwise all metal can opener. Looks like an old fashioned one. I've had this one for six months. I think I can recommend it to you. http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/calphalon-can-opener/1014463275?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&device=c&network=g&matchtype=&mcid=PS_googlepla_nonbrand_none_&gclid=CJfb1ubC6rkCFbB7Qgodx3IA6gclicky

KrisNKallen wrote:I have an OXO-Good-Grips-Can-Opener made for people with arthritis or other hand gripping issues - it has a large turning handle. It's worked well for many years. I think you can find them at Amazon (of course!), and Bed Bath & Beyond stores for about $14+1 for OXO, good handles, good working.

I am on a mission!!! I need a can opener that WORKS

55 Replies

charming
Explorer
Nov 23, 2013
I have a Swing A Way that I've had for years and is now in our RV and an OXO I purchased after a neighbor borrowed by Swing a way and forgot to return it for a month. I like both. The OXO is great for creaky hands like mine!

I think I really should replace the Swing A Way because it really has some age on it, but it still works pretty well.
dhansen871
Explorer
Nov 18, 2013
After reading all the posts about this one is the best, no this one is the best...these 2 guys have it all figured out... they have an accent but just watch the video and you will understand.... takes up no room in the kitchen or junk drawer either. Just step out side and there it is the perfect can opener :D....

http://www.theprepperjournal.com/2013/11/05/open-can-without-can-opener/
fiveeyes
Explorer
Nov 06, 2013
no time to read all responses..get a P-38..will always work..i still have a small one on my keychain from my military service,60's YMMV 5
AHappyCamper
Explorer
Nov 06, 2013
+1 on Swing Away. I've used them for over 30 years. In my first home I had one on the wall; we just recently took it down when we remodeled for my dad, who lives there now.
jllarson3
Explorer
Nov 05, 2013
I owned a small appliance repair shop for 18 years. Fixed many an electric opener.

But, we have used for our 46+ married years a manual opener similar to the post #2 Ace Hardware, and the EZ-Duz-It.

The key to consistent performance is the set of meshing gears that the handle turns to turn both the cutter and the drive wheel.

Next is sturdy construction like those 2 and the Kitchen Aid and Farberware.

John L
jg6182
Explorer
Nov 01, 2013
Americas test Kitchen recommends the OXO Good Grips can opener. You can find it on Amazon
here
Happytraveler
Explorer
Oct 31, 2013
gkas wrote:
What you want is the EZ-DUZ-IT. It used to be made by the old USA SWING-AWAY. They now outsource to China for junk. I know, I replaced my old one with a China made Swing-Away. Junk. Then I heard that it was now being made in the USA under the original specs by EZ-DUZ-IT. Amazon carries it for $9.99 with Prime shipping. I have one in the kitchen and one in the camper.

A great can opener. Yesterday I bought one at William Sonoma for $7.16. The store had a 20% discount on cooking utensils.
Opie431
Explorer
Oct 31, 2013
A few days ago I looked at the one I bought for 59 cents years ago. It has outlasted many expensive and cheap can openers. It is an Ecko. I am not sure they even make them any more. And they may have improved them so they no longer last for 15 years.
Roy_Lynne
Explorer
Oct 29, 2013
Well, lesson learned. A can opener is something that you have to spend money on. CHEAP doesn't work. I ended up purchasing both an OXO and a Swing-away, one for the house and one for the RV and I'm pleased with both. I'll let you know in 10 years which one is the best. LOL
DianneOK
Explorer
Oct 29, 2013
The one I have works....Oneida..but it shreds the paper on the can....I have to remove the paper first....grrrr