Kuhn Rikon Auto Safety Lid Lifter, White

We bought a new house, so I decided we weren't going to pack the old manual can opener. While it had served me well for more years than I want to admit and still performed well, I figured this was a perfect opportunity to find a replacement. I went searching on Amazon and found this one.

This can opener, unlike other manual openers cuts the can on the side instead of from the top. This not only prevents accidental cuts, but allows one to use the top as a lid for cleaning out the can before recycling. Additionally shavings or dirt won't fall into the food.

Opening from the side means this opener works a little different from top cutters. The knob is used to lock the opener onto the can's lip. Turn until the slight resistance has stopped indicating a complete revolution, then unlock and use the lid lifter to remove the lid.

Even though this opener opens from the top, it is simple to use and safer. Additionally it is sturdy and feels good in...Read more

I saw a version of this can opener on QVC but didn't wan't to pay the shipping. This is the best can opener by far!
It doesn't come in contact with the contents of the can an doesn't leave metal or paper shavings in the can as well!
Simple to use, stays clean. My old opener got all rusted and went right in the trash once I got this one!

What a great can opener. All you do to operate it is, put it to the top of the can you want opened and twist/turn the handle once around the lid and it's open. The edges are softer than a baby's behind, you couldn't cut wind with the lids edge. If you want to be hands free of the lid, use the built lid grabber and lift it off the can. If this thing was any easier to use someone else would be opening the can for you. (hopefully using this tool)