Kuhn Rikon Auto Safety Master Opener for Cans, Bottles and Jars, 9 x 2.75 inches, Red

I watched the technology connections video about can openers a couple years ago and ordered one of these - it's every bit as great as it's made out to be. I just ordered a second one for my mother. Easy to use, no sharp edges, also works nicely as a bottle opener, etc. Tossed my 'normal' style one in the trash!

Ok, so I've had the One Touch Battery Operated Can Opener "as seen on TV" for a number of years and it finally died. I was ready to buy another to replace it because I really liked it. BUT, based on recent reviews, it seems as if it is not being made as in the past or it tends to be knock-offs of the original so there I was, searching and searching AND searching some more for something to replace it. Not only am I left-handed, but I also suffer from arthritis so finding a can opener I can actually use with ease, is not an easy thing. So I saw this WONDERFUL Kuhn Rikon Auto Safety Master Opener, Blue on my FAVORITE place to shop - amazon.com - and not only read the reviews but posted a question to buyers of this great opener. Based on these factors, I decided to "bite the bullet" and order one. I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER! My husband and I both ABSOLUTELY LOVE this little gadget! Opening cans is a snap - you just need to follow the very simple directions and your can opens easily. I love the little lid grabber - that part did take a little getting used to only because I was trying too hard to grab and lift. I don't know how this gadget opens the lid without ANY sharp edges on either the lid or the can, but it does. And I love the fact that no part of the opener comes in contact with the food in the can and I have not had any label pieces falling into the can like they sometimes did with my One Touch. Another thing; you know when you open a chicken or tuna can how it never fails, you slop the liquid all over the counter? Well, not with this baby! This opener comes with other functions besides removing the lids off your cans. It has this little hook on the opposite end that makes opening pop top cans a snap! Have you ever tried pulling the pop top tab on vegetable or soup cans and find yourself fighting and pulling and pulling to get that dang lid off? Well not with this little gem! Just place the hook under the pop top, pull up and back and the entire lid peels off with ease. And then there is the part that opens your drink bottles. How many times did you buy a bottled drink and fought to unscrew the top? If you are like me, I'm sure it's one time too many! I've had to have hubby or a waitress open them for me more times than I can remember! Now, with my FANTASTIC Kuhn Rikon Auto Safety Master Opener, this is one more thing that has become a snap for me! You do have to place it "just so" over the bottle cap but once you get it right - it took me a couple tries til I got it down pat - it unscrews the top easily. I use it for my 16.9 ounce drinks. And then there is the jar "popper" as I call it! This part is awesome for jam or other jars that have the little air pocket thingy in the center of the lid. My goodness, you just place the correct part of this opener over your jar and give it a little upwards motion and pop - off it comes without any damage to the lid! This can opener couldn't be better! On top of everything else, you don't have to worry about bacteria taking roost on it like other openers. I had not realized how foods and other stuff got on and into other can openers - including my One Touch that I thought was the greatest thing on earth - until I got my Kuhn Rikon Auto Safety Master Opener! I've already got plans on purchasing a couple as gifts for family and friends!

A can opener should not be this pleasing, but it is. And it is well worth buying. Please allow me to place my judgment in the context of my circumstances and experience. I just wrapped up a divorce in which I lost my home and nearly all of my possessions. I am living (squatting) in a 200 square foot accessory structure while I seek a professional license that will help me to get back on my feet. Space and money are extremely tight, meaning everything I purchase must be essential and effective. Kuhn Rikon's can opener is perfect. It does its job well. It offers other features. Its durability means it's a bargain in the long run. Let's take those one by one. First, it opens cans unusually well. You don't have to squeeze the snot out of a plier-like device to force a blade through the can. You simply plop this thing on the top of a can and turn to crank. It grips the can for you, and it opens the can with minimal force. I don't have arthritis, but I imagine that this would be a welcome relief if I did. I don't have children, but I imagine the blunt edges that this opener produces would give me peace of mind if I did. A Kuhn Rikon opens cans extremely well. Second, it's multifunctional. Admittedly, the fact that a can opener opens cans might not seem altogether impressive. That is, after all, the tool's purpose. Kuhn Rikon has packed more in there. It also pries pull tabs, loosens jar lids, and grips bottle tops. With my tiny space and limited budget, having one tool able to do all of that makes a huge difference. It means I don't have the clutter of several kitchen devices or the expense additional devices. One object and one purchase, I save space and money. Third, the price is even better in light of the opener's longevity. Yes, there are cheaper can openers out there, but they just don't work as well when new, and they tend to degrade rapidly. Kuhn Rikon's can openers last. The one that I lost in the divorce, a different model than this one, had seen heavy use in my kitchen for years, and it showed no signs of fatigue or wear. It worked every bit as well after years of use and abuse as it did when it was new. In my possibly warped view of budgeting, that makes a Kuhn Rikon can opener a bargain. The initial purchase price is spread over many more uses than an inferior can opener, gradually reducing the cost per use below the "bargain" can opener. Combining the pleasing function, multitude of features and product durability, I think this is probably the best can opener out there. Even broke and cramped, it was worth buying.

Too early to tell how it holds up but it is functional for doing several things. Can opener, bottle cap remover, both twist off and pry off. Won't work on twist off soda bottles as it's too big but will work on larger cap individual juice bottles. Has a tool for opening pry up can like tuna, chicken etc. Has a button I haven't figured out yet lol

Excelente, bueno para abrir botellas de vidrio, taoaroscas etc, No he probado el abre latas pero el resto funciona de maravilla

Perfect can opener. NO SHARP EDGES. loved it so much purchased an extra and one for my daughter. Easy to clean and operate. Lids and can are smooth once open and no chance of getting cut.

Para mim que sou canhoto é ótimo. Vale o preço.

Love the can opener, couldn't find this at any store so purchased this online. Love that the can opener is compact with many features. My favorite feature is opening the can is easy (instructions are included). At first you are confused how you place it on the can, but it is easy and you will feel it once it latches on then just anti-clockwise to take it off. It is amazing as you can lift the lid off with no sharp edges. Only one thing I wish it has was a magnet to lift of the lid from the can (so you don't have to remove it yourself). Best buy and best can opener I've owned.

I spent 30 mim try to open a big can of cassoulet. The cut is not uniform and I nedded to pass it over and over again. At the end I only got it partial opened and I needed to use something to help me to fold the cover. I hope there are not pieces of metal in my food...