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Roy_Lynne
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Sep 27, 2013

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

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.

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  • time2roll's avatar
    time2roll
    Nomad
    Sep 27, 2013
    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.
  • louiskathy's avatar
    louiskathy
    Explorer
    Sep 27, 2013
    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=CJfb1ubC6rkCFbB7Qgodx3IA6g

    clicky
  • loulou57's avatar
    loulou57
    Explorer
    Sep 27, 2013
    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.
  • KrisNKallen's avatar
    KrisNKallen
    Explorer
    Sep 27, 2013
    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

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