topic Re: Kuhn Rikon Jar Opener in Kitchen

Kuhn Rikon Jar Opener

NickNack1 — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 23:19:10 GMT

I have a hard time opening jars sometimes. Recently I bought something that I absolutely couldn't open and started looking for something that would help me open it. I found the Kuhn Rikon Gripper Jar Opener on Amazon and ordered it. It's really amazing. I would never have believed something could work like this. lf any of you have trouble with jars I highly recommend it.

Re: Kuhn Rikon Jar Opener

denisemb — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 04:00:38 GMT

I bought the same item from Amazon and it IS a lifesaver. So easy to get off those tight jar lids and bottle tops.

BTW, does anyone besides my husband and me call it Kool Racoon instead of Kuhn Rikon? LOLOL

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debic — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 11:04:12 GMT

I'm not sure what brand mine is, but they are great I agree.

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okaywitheasypay — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 11:55:51 GMT

I am going to look into that. With arthritis and carpel tunnel opening items is the bane of my day when DH isn't around to help.

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Mustang Shar — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 14:47:09 GMT

It's a great thing to have!! Had mine for 9 months after I saw another review on the Forum. Must have!

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chickenbutt — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 16:43:18 GMT

I haven't seen this particular item yet but I remember those round, ridged, pieces of rubber that you used to get at Tupperware parties. I have one somewhere and it's very helpful.

But, years ago, that gave me an idea that has also worked and I don't have to find that - I just grab one of my Playtex kitchen gloves and put that on the hand I use to loosen the lid. It helps immensely. If it's a really difficult one I put on both gloves - one to hold the jar and the other for getting the lid off, for more gripping power.

Re: Kuhn Rikon Jar Opener

HGinLA — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 18:08:03 GMT

Great device! I have one that my Mom gave me years ago...she got two and the grip device is identical to this one (but no ring puller ot bottle opener). Mine actually laid in a drawer for years until I started getting arthritis in my knuckles...even as a guy, I'm now needing help to get danged jars open. It's now a tool that I cannot live without. Where ever you get it, just get one.