For some time now I've been going through can openers like never before. In the past we've had them years and they just seemed to work. Not a complicated item after all. Recently they just seem to give up working.
From the couple of quid butterfly type to more expensive ones they seem to start well and then give up after a week or two!
Are there unseen forces at work or am I missing something. I'm thinking of trying the old stab and cut type soon in desperation.
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
I do not know about quality , but when ours broke we moved to a new version that you had to preset horizontally to the can with the blade on outside . Every time my other half opens a can now , she gets it wrong way round and butchers the can and tells me the opener is broken :)
Does anyone still use hand openers?
I would assume you need to keep the blade sharp. Slicing through steel is apt to dull it
Although I've never sharpened an electric one
DON
It's only the cheap food that doesnt have a ring pull top /seloc*
*sorry wrong forum
Nothing cheap about Sainsburys Salmon mate.
We have gone over to the Culinare battery-operated electric one. Marvellous, just keep a couple of recharged batteries on standby.
I have seen some nasty cuts involving can opening in my time.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175141002...sAAOSwsCdeNtaV
Last edited by unclealec; 18th February 2022 at 16:52.
‘Oxo’ can openers are the best manual ones I've found thus far.
(I seriously cannot believe I’ve thought myself knowledgeable enough to reply to a ‘can opener’ thread on a watch forum ffs..!)
Anyways - can openers that don't work as they should twizzle my fizzle.
Remember the hand ones that you had to hack around the outside of the can lid to give a really rough edge?
I think part of the problem is that the can material is more pliable now .. more apt to 'give' than to cut.
I'm thinking that way just to give the cans a bit of stick.Originally Posted by markbannister
I wondered if they were made differently/more cheaply.
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
Those ring-pull cans are all very well until the ring snaps off and the fancy tin with no ridged edges means that your new-fangled can opener can't get a grip so you end up having to chuck a perfectly good tin of grub in the bin, which was what happened to me this very lunchtime with a tin of Tesco Finest sardines (in brine, IIRC). Thinking about it now, I'm still angry!
I went through this a few years ago, trusty old can opener broke. Couldn't believe how terrible replacement was. Tried a few and eventually got to the Oxo Good Grips ones, it's still going strong 3 years later and I use it almost daily.
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We have a Viners manual one which works well and has lasted ten ish years
Fish it out and get some pliers on it
You cannot beat the can openers that came in military ration packs.
My dog has a tin of sardines on his dinner as a treat couple times a week. Best thing for 'em I reckon!
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
The ubiquitous P38 ?
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
We’ve got one of those - works well when you know how to use it. Always looks like it hasn’t cut through but it has!
The one opener to rule them all....my precious..
Lantana 2 in 1 Safety/Smooth Edge Tin Can Opener & Bottle Opener - Black/Stainless Steel https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07464F5...ing=UTF8&psc=1
This thread definitely needs some Steve1989MREInfo content.
https://youtu.be/DtgdbucX3nc
I’m not sure if this is one with a “Hiss”.
Well this thread has opened a can of worms…
Or not.
Father in law bought me a Sabitier Professional about 10 years ago and it's still good as new after constant use.
He has a knack for buying quality kitchen kit – my favourite steamer set and garlic press were presents from him as well.
Even you OP should manage with this one:
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00004OCJW
Don’t you lot know your WTSHTF skills?
Invert can and rub frantically on a smooth stone or concrete surface.
Tried two very similar and neither worked properly. Most of them are cheaply made rubbish.
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
Well I do have a tomahawk…
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
We’ve got a drawer full as each time one of the kids has a problem opening a can they get into Amazon and buy a new one. Last purchased has a removable/replaceable blade as my son pointed out but God knows where you’d get a replacement from as it didn’t come with one and he has no idea.
^ No idea what you’re doing with them then. I’ve had the above model for 10+ years and never a problem, and I use it every few days.
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Brabantia Essential still going strong in this house after 7 years.
Use your penknife or GraniteQuarry's WTSHTF method which you can find demonstrated on Youtube.
Try using a hand turn one when you’re left handed- takes the whole top of the tin off.
We've got what is probably an original Culinare Magican. Still works like new. Plastic is a bit discoloured now but I generally just bung it in the dishwasher to clean it which probably does not help that. The current models are cheap anyway so you won't lose much by trying one.
I came a cropper on a tin of anchovies at the weekend too. Pfft.My dog has a tin of sardines on his dinner as a treat couple times a week. Best thing for 'em I reckon!
We've got a free standing electrical job that we have had for 20 years at least.
It's gone cream from white over time but it always does the job first time.
Cheers,
Neil.
Had this happen a few years back
Ah so thats why that happens to me!
I’ve got a manual Ikea one purchased 11ish years ago it’s still going well. I have to be honest though and say that majority of tins I buy are rose with a ring pull!
On a similar vein, don’t get me started on those cellophane lids you get on prepacked foods as they seem to just rip off at the first touch!
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I’ve had one like this for close to thirty years. I expect it’ll outlast me easily.
Well here we go. Decided to try one of these.
So far so good. Takes the lid off without leaving any sharp edges. Handy if you want a tin for cleaning brushes or storing screws etc in the garage/workshop. (as it happens I don't as I have enough stuff in there already!)
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
I always buy Leifheit, for me and for others I see using inferior openers!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Leifheit-03...s%2C104&sr=8-1
Last edited by Templogin; 26th February 2022 at 15:32.
Scrape it open.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sbxKbI9Ik4o
Last edited by Bry1975; 2nd March 2022 at 15:12.
I know what happens to the discarded lids:-
https://www.creativebloq.com/news/bejing-olympic-medals
ROFL! Oh dear.
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