OXO Good Grips Jar Opener

This little jar opener is better than sliced bread! I have had difficulty for YEARS opening jars ... small hands and a couple of thumb injuries have made it nearly impossible for me to unhinge the jar lids. You know, it gets really embarrassing to keep going door to door, looking for someone in the neighborhood to help me out. But, I ordered this opener and I could just kick myself for not doing it ten years ago. It is lightweight but sturdy enough to get the job done. It stores flat in the kitchen drawer. And, it has opened every single jar I've placed in it, from tiny ketchup bottle lids to gigantic peanut butter lids. No more banging the jars on the counter, running them under hot water, or aggravating my sore thumbs just to complete a recipe. I'll never have to ask for help again!

This jar opener This opever lets me stop relying on sales people to open all sorts of bottles...milk bottles, wine jugs, relish bottles, you name it. My hands lost a lot of strength. Now I can open anything. I liken it to my car which gives me independece in transportation. This gives me independence around my house. I can entertain without having to ask guests to open something for me. It's great. I live alone with my two persians and a parrot. So you able to understand how much I enjoy it. I'm pretty demanding when it comes to utensils. If you need something like this I strongly recommend it.
Betty Meredith of VA Beach,VA

There is a rubber pad that comes with this to stabilize the underside of the jar on the counter, that is very useful. I find that it works very well but my 95 pound wife still has troubles since it takes some strength to open jars even with this as leverage. It may be the best out there, but if you are tiny, it is still a challenge.