Kitchen

[NickNack]

I don't have a manual can opener, so if the electricity went out I wouldn't be able to open my dog's food. I was thinking about a Kuhn Rikon, but the reviews say that it's hard to get the cans open with it. Is there a brand that you would recommend? One of the reviews suggested Pampered Chef, but they're $32 and I don't want to spend that much. I've been looking on Amazon but can't decide.

[Nonametoday]

It is only hard to get the cans open if you do not follow the instructions or you are too young to read.

[kitty60]

I just purchased the Kuhn Rukon, I am not mechanical and I have no problem at all. It works great.

[NickNack]

Namealreadytaken and kitty60, thanks. That's interesting then, that the reviews say that. I do always read the directions. With the clean edge of the Kuhn Rikon, would I be able to put the plastic lid on the dog food can, or would it not grip? I guess it doesn't really matter since I would only be using it for that if the electricity went out, but I'm curious about that.

[Goldengate8361]

I use a $2 one that I picked up at the grocery store. It's not easy to use but I rarely need to use it so I don't mind.

[colliegirls]

I haven't used an electric one in over 20 years. I have a Kitchen Aid can opener, it's inexpensive, fast and easy.

[circles]

I have a kitchenaid one I bought at wal-mart....I don't even own an electric can opener...and I don't like one I have to struggle to work....(Kuhn=Rikon)

[Nonametoday]

On 2/1/2015 NickNack said:

Namealreadytaken and kitty60, thanks. That's interesting then, that the reviews say that. I do always read the directions. With the clean edge of the Kuhn Rikon, would I be able to put the plastic lid on the dog food can, or would it not grip? I guess it doesn't really matter since I would only be using it for that if the electricity went out, but I'm curious about that.

I don't know what kind of food you use but I put the plastic lid on the cat food. Just as an aside: I got all 3 of my sons and their families one of these long ago and the kids in the family figured it out before the parents, and two of them are Mensa's. LOL.

[Mothertrucker]

Kuhn Rikon is difficult to use? I cannot think of anything easier....Maybe using a rubber band or paperclip..AND it takes no hand strength..

Honestly, try it, you can always send back if you do not like it!

[Carmie]

I have 2 of these can openers. They are very easy to use and I can put them in the dishwasher. I threw away my electric one because I had a difficult time keeping it clean.