Pedrini Ergo Can Opener

The Pedrini Ergo can opener is pretty to look at, and it worked smoothly - more or less - the first few times I used it. But then it stiffened up on me, and even if I lubricate it, the handle doesn't turn easily, nor do the cutting blades cut reliably all the way around the can. I bought an ice cream scoop made by the same company, and I'm disappointed with it, too. It's heavy, and the squeeze lever is extremely stiff and difficult to use - and I have good-sized hands, and am quite strong! (Heaven forbid that anyone with arthritis should try to use either of these tools.)

This is a great looking can opener, however buyer beware, it is difficult to use, I bought this right before Christmas and now its togs slip while trying to open the can. They are chrome plated from the looks of it, not stainless steel so its' days are numbered. We did take it apart and lubricate it so has a little life left in it, but will never buy another one like this one. My el cheapo is opening cans better than this one.

Our canopener worked great at first, but in less than 1 year the bearings wore out and the opener was difficult to use. The opener then broke in half at the handle hinge. I assume that this was because the opener did not cut the can very well in turn placing too much pressure on the handle. The most upsetting thing of all is how Target the store I purchased the opener from handled the attempt to return. They acted as though they knew nothing about the product and said I would have to settle with the manufacturer. What happened to customer service.