Zyliss Safe Edge Can Opener, White

The Zyliss Safe Edge Can Opener is a tremendous improvement over the traditional can opener. Tradititional can openers often fail to complete the full 360 degree cut; forcing the user to bend the sharp edged disk back and forth before it finally breaks free. Even when the disk is broken free, the extrication of the disk from the interior of the can be a very messy, dirty process.

The Zyliss Can Opener cuts on the outside of the top rim of the lid rather than the interior of the lid; there is no problem completing the full 360 degree cut. The resulting lid has no sharp edges. This lid can also be pressed back onto the can and used again to seal the can's contents.

I'm so happy with the superior Zyliss can opener design that I will never go back to the traditional can opener.

First off I have to admit my bias towards Zyliss products. This company seems to get all the details just right, from ergonomics to quality of construction to design.

This can opener is no exception. It rests on top of the can rather than hanging off the side as with most other can opener designs. The cutting mechanism works its magic right along the middle of the pronounced ridge of the top edge of the can. The location of the cut is such that there is neither a sharp edge on the can or the lid. An added benefit is that the lid rests snugly inside of the can without falling inside - great for storing cans in the fridge for later use.

It is hard to visualize or explain exactly how it works, but it does work exceedingly well. I doubt that you will be the least bit disappointed...even after paying more than double than the cost of an average can opener.

OPEN IT UP, CLOSE IT WITH THE KNOB ON TOP OF THE CAN, TURN IT EASILY, AND OFF COMES THE ENTIRE TOP WITH NO LITTLE PIECES OF TIN FALLING INTO THE CAN. - Takes a little getting use to.