Manual Can Openers - Page 5

Lynnj · ‎03-21-2010

Those swing away type of openers are unsanitary. I had one of those for years and years and years. Never a thing wrong with it, and always worked. But those round gears actually cut into the aluminum to cut the lid off of the can. It is almost impossible to totally clean that. Because of that it harbors germs. Also, If you looked at most of the ones in people's homes, often those round gears are rusty. I can't even think about it now without feeling queasy. And....again, I had and used one for years! Now that I moved on to the newer kind that doesn't actually cut the can I can now see just how unsanitary that older kind with the cutting gears is. I highly recommend getting something like the Kuhn rikan safety can openers. Not only does it work, but just for sanitary purposes.

ECBG · ‎01-08-2011

We got ours at Walmart. The handle has extra padding. We use it once and it goes to the dishwasher.

candy kisses · ‎03-14-2010

I quit my electric opener when I got a Kuhn Ricon. I am a senior citizen and have no problem using it. It stays clean when you open pet food or any food for that matter. Everyone who sees me use it wants one. My granddaughter and I both give them as gifts. I first gifted her with one and she loves it!

NickNack · ‎03-10-2010

On 2/6/2015 candy kisses said:
I quit my electric opener when I got a Kuhn Ricon. I am a senior citizen and have no problem using it. It stays clean when you open pet food or any food for that matter. Everyone who sees me use it wants one. My granddaughter and I both give them as gifts. I first gifted her with one and she loves it!

I'm looking forward to getting mine. I may give up my electric can opener, too. It's really hard to clean.

The Bluebird Carries The Sky On His Back"
-Henry David Thoreau

Shawnie · ‎03-10-2010

On 2/6/2015 NickNack said:
On 2/6/2015 candy kisses said:
I quit my electric opener when I got a Kuhn Ricon. I am a senior citizen and have no problem using it. It stays clean when you open pet food or any food for that matter. Everyone who sees me use it wants one. My granddaughter and I both give them as gifts. I first gifted her with one and she loves it!

I'm looking forward to getting mine. I may give up my electric can opener, too. It's really hard to clean

I think you will love it. I got mine when they first came out and have given them to everybody. Just watch one of the videos and you will get the hang of it. No need to read the directions. As an aside I do not like to store anything including pet food in an opened can. Once the air hits the lining of the can I am concerned about how the food is effected, so I remove it and place it in a glass lock container.

Spurt · ‎03-20-2010

I got tired of my electronic can opener I had various issues because sometimes the holding device didn't hold some of the cans, sharp jagged lids after it cut, sometimes I had to run a can a couple times before it would cut etc etc. Then I bought the Kuhn Rikon bunny can opener (it is no longer available on QVC)...it has a rachet style motion and a metal beak to remove the lid. It is easy to use, less stress on your hands, and no metal shavings to worry about or sharp lids to cut yourself on. And I can put this in a drawer since it's small which gives me some small but appreciated extra counter space....

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stevieb · ‎03-10-2010

I got a Kitchen Aid manual can opener at Home Goods and love it. It wasn't at all costly and requires next to no strength to turn. Opens all cans very easily without mess and without sharp edges... Wish I'd bought an extra... If I ever see another, I'm going to buy it to put away for use down the road.

In my pantry with my cupcakes...

RainyDayGal · ‎03-09-2010

The thought of an electric can opener and the other hand held one grosses me out. Literally. I would not be without my Kuhn Rikon!!!

NickNack · ‎03-10-2010

My Kuhn Rikon can opener arrived today. Boy, is it easy to use! I love it. I think I'll use it instead my electric can opener from now on. I've only opened one can, but I did have trouble figuring out when it was finished. Next time I'll have to notice where I started on the can until I get used to learning how it feels when it's through. I love the way you pick up the lid and don't really have to touch it. Thanks everyone who recommended it!

The Bluebird Carries The Sky On His Back"
-Henry David Thoreau

chickenbutt · ‎03-09-2010

On 2/12/2015 NickNack said:
My Kuhn Rikon can opener arrived today. Boy, is it easy to use! I love it. I think I'll use it instead my electric can opener from now on. I've only opened one can, but I did have trouble figuring out when it was finished. Next time I'll have to notice where I started on the can until I get used to learning how it feels when it's through. I love the way you pick up the lid and don't really have to touch it. Thanks everyone who recommended it!

Quickly you'll 'feel' when it gets to the end. Does this one have a 'beak' thing to grasp the lid? It might be there and you haven't noticed it yet. My old Kuhn Rikon as that. You operate it with the same handles as when you are opening a can - handles open, beak opens, handles close, beak closes on lid and you just pluck it off of there. On mine they are just these very small stainless steel things that you can see easily when you have the handles closed together.

(hope that mish-mash of an explanation made sense!)