Baseball mom Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 For a can opener that works? I can't find one that will last longer than a couple weeks at the most. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 (edited) Maybe you could try this tactic I learned from the Simpsons with your kids or dh. Edited November 11, 2016 by SusanC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 OXO can openers have lasted donkey years here. I have the smooth edge one and the regular one. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 The old fashioned crank kind works for generations. I have one from my parents. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomatHWTK Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 My OXO one has worked better than any others I've had. I get almost a year out of one of those. I was so desperate searched online to find reviews before buying it. LOL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalmia Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 I've only had this one 6 months, but it is incredibly sturdy, made in the USA, and opens with very little effort. At $9.99 plus shipping it is worth giving a try. https://www.lehmans.com/product/grip-handle-can-opener Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 (edited) And egg beaters! Seriously? How can they make an egg beater that stops and starts? It makes NO SENSE! Don't they test their stupid designs at all? And don't get me started on colanders. On modern colanders that are too small to do anything reasonable with, or too tall and narrow to be functional, or don't an offset to stand on, so the pasta ends up soaking in water at the bottom of the sink, yuck. Edited November 11, 2016 by Carol in Cal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 I love the Zyliss Lock 'n' Lift can opener. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 I love the Zyliss Lock 'n' Lift can opener. this. dh kept buying can openers, even the oxo, and I finally told him *I* was now in charge. I found the zyliss, it's great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarasue7272 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Tupperware Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry in OH Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 I've had one like this for several decades. It leaves a jagged edge, but it always works. It is also easy to clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cecropia Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 EZ-Duz-It, made in the USA. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0071OUJDQ/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_fBJjyb3D0D6FA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 I have a Kitchen-Aid can opener that I've had for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 EZ-Duz-It, made in the USA. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0071OUJDQ/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_fBJjyb3D0D6FA That's the one we have and it has held up better than our old Zyliss, which got really stiff and hard to turn, especially on thicker gauge cans (we use a lot of the larger ones here). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 We have bought a couple on Amazon. While both were good, one was ideal because the handle didn't separate. I have bought this for my grandmother and she asked about it for someone else. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004OCMM/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 We rarely open cans here in Colombia, but I have that feeling about Toasters. We went through a bunch of them and my wife was so disgusted with them, she wouldn't let me buy another one and I like to eat Toast with my Breakfasts. Then, Stepson or his wife won a raffle, and their prize was a number of small electrical things for the kitchen. I'd never heard of the brand, but we got the Toaster. It is a Zanussi, apparently a brand owned by Electrolux. I think it is the best Toaster we have ever had. Good luck finding a great Can Opener! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 I have had my Pampered Chef one for ages and love it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseball mom Posted November 12, 2016 Author Share Posted November 12, 2016 EZ-Duz-It, made in the USA. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0071OUJDQ/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_fBJjyb3D0D6FA Actually had this one.....3 of them. 1st one lasted nearly a year. The next 2 messed up within the month. Really wanted them to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 We have a Swing-Away manual that works really well. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arctic Bunny Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 The best one has always been the cheap one from the dollar store. We've bought expensive, mid range... it's the dollar store one that's still opening cans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockhopper Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 That's the one we have and it has held up better than our old Zyliss, which got really stiff and hard to turn, especially on thicker gauge cans (we use a lot of the larger ones here). Yes to both. On the eternal quest for the perfect candidate opener, I had the Zyliss and it quit workibg after a year (still <3 their peeler though) and now LOVE the ez-duz-it, which is just like the old Swing-Aways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseball mom Posted November 12, 2016 Author Share Posted November 12, 2016 Maybe you could try this tactic I learned from the Simpsons with your kids or dh. :lol: ds and dh have more trouble than I do opening cans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara in AZ Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 I have had my Pampered Chef one for ages and love it. Yes! I think mine is at least ten years old and going strong. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyacinth Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 We've been searching for salt and pepper shakers. Grr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 This one has worked well for me for the last six years: https://www.amazon.com/WMF-Profi-Stainless-Steel-Opener/dp/B00005O65T My favorite thing about it is that it doesn't rust when washed in the dishwasher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 I have an electric can opener that my parents received as a wedding present. That would make it almost 60 years old. It is ugly and the cord has been spliced, but it is so powerful! My only complaint is that it will spin the cans so fast that the contents slosh out a bit lol. I bought can openers for the first 20 years of my marriage. I don't remember how many I tried, but I was never happy. My family laughs at me and my ancient can opener, but they just don't make them like they used to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 I have had my Pampered Chef one for ages and love it. Yes! I think mine is at least ten years old and going strong. Me too. My Pampered Chef can opener is at least 10, closer to 15 years old. Still works. And no sharp edges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJoy Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 We've had this one for two years and it's going strong. We love it so much we even bought them for our parents: https://www.amazon.com/Swing-Way-6090-Crank-Opener/dp/B001CD77VO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 We use a Swiss army knife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 We have a Swing-Away manual that works really well. That's what I was coming on to post. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CDEFK0/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER I've had mine for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleBears Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 I like the Kitchen aid hand crank one. Does the job easily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 (edited) All new can openers have died on me, even oxo and kitchenaod. Go to the thrift store. After someone's grandma died, the grandkids, not realizing how much better made small kitchen gadgets used to be and liking pretty colors like stainless and jewel red that give the illusion of quality, dropped her kitchen drawer contents off at the thrift store. Among this miscellany was a heavy manual can opener with brown or green vinyl handle covers. If you look closely the metal part is stamped "swing away". Since any number of grandmas die each year 😢 , there will be any number of them for you to select at the thrift store for $1 or less. $2 if you live in Brooklyn or Portland where retro kitchens (vs retro styled kitchens) are hip. Besides being quality, it is comfortable in the hand. Thank me later. Nothing made today is as durable or smartly designed IMO. http://a63.tinypic.com/2r296s3.jpg Edited November 12, 2016 by LucyStoner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 I know some last a long time, but aren't comfortable. For me the element of comfort is a huge part of the decision. I don't want to hurt myself opening a can just because I know it can do the job. Maybe I'm just fragile lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 OXO can openers have lasted donkey years here. I have the smooth edge one and the regular one. Ditto. Echoing OXO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyCrazyMama Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Me too. My Pampered Chef can opener is at least 10, closer to 15 years old. Still works. And no sharp edges. Yes! I think mine is at least ten years old and going strong. I have had my Pampered Chef one for ages and love it. Yep, yep. I love my Pampered Chef can opener. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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