(Part 2) Best can openers according to redditors
We found 411 Reddit comments discussing the best can openers. We ranked the 132 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
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This one should do the trick. Quite cheap but it'll definitely get the job done!
This is the one I have: Kuhn Rikon Auto Safety Lid Lifter (Amazon Link)
I heard about it from here: Serious Eats: The Best Can Opener
It works amazingly. It's the most I've ever spent on a can opener but it's way higher quality than the shit I used to buy. The only annoying part is that it's hard to drain things like tuna. I used to push the lid down and use that to keep the tuna in and push the water out while turning it upside down in the sink. Can't do that with this new opener. I might buy the other type too just so I have one for that kind of situation.
I prefer the Rosle can opener. Been 5+ years, seems to still leave non-sharp, resealable lids alongside open cans.
Get the new one. The vintage stuff is cool, but make your own vintage stuff.
The point of getting vintage stuff now is that a lot of it is considered high quality. In this case, you have access to the same quality new. The bonus is that you support American folks making your high quality materials. The resale market adds little to the people pressing these things out.
EZ DUZ IT has multiple colors too.
Black
Red
Blue
White
Edit: The black EZ DUZ IT will not help you acheive laser fusion. Thanks /u/PsykoDemun
This is what I have. I bought it at a restaurant supply store. Had surgery on both hands, so I love the crank handle. It's still going strong.
Working link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/reviews-render/mobile-media-feed/B07464F5WN/ref=cm_cr_dp_mb_crsl_img_0?ie=UTF8&physicalId=7111wjzASZL&imageExtension=jpg&reviewId=R1TM8HCB3S472E
You can date someone like me who has legit hand problems if you like, but I already bought one of these.
Once (if) he ever masters that kind of can opener, subtly fuck with him by giving him one of these next time.
I have one of these. https://www.amazon.com/Kuhn-Rikon-Auto-Safety-Lifter/dp/B000I7GRUM/ref=sr_1_12?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1499276384&sr=1-12&keywords=can+opener+smooth+edge
I love it an have had it for years.
Try getting a better opener?
The side-cut can opener is a brilliant design, no sharp edges, just lift the lid and toss it in the recycle.
https://www.amazon.com/hölm-Kitchen-Collection-Professional-Ergonomic/dp/B017T1IKCC/ref=sr_1_22?ie=UTF8&qid=1519663661&sr=8-22&keywords=side+can+opener
Electric can opener! It's my favorite thing and there's even a tool on the end for pop top cans. This is the one I have. Before I got it I seriously struggled with that all the time. I didn't even know they were a thing until my roommate brought it home as a surprise. I think he was sick of having to turn the crank all the time.
If you do a lot of writing or drawing, grab some thick pens or mechanical pencils. Like, this thick. That's another thing I wish I'd discovered much sooner. Crayola Model Magic is great to make nice and soft custom grips for pens out of, if you don't mind them being a little unprofessional looking.
Also a nice scrubby brush with a long handle for the shower was wonderful when my shoulders decided to jump in on the arthritis game.
Seconding the good shoes thing.
When I got my own place I was surprised how important this one pan was!
Can opener
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Cutting boards The flexible ones are the best!
I've seen others have already said the obvious plates, bowls, pans, silverware. I'm trying to think of other usual stuff that after living in my own place for 6 years that I could simply not do without!
Bottle and wine opener
Nigh light To help make late night trips to the kitchen or bathroom less scary and dangerous for toes.
Shower caddy another style of caddy
Shoe rack another style of hanging shoe rack
Wall clock that doubles as a secret hide away!
I could go on and on but I know the great people of this sub will be recommending everything under the sun. Congrats on the new place. Good luck. Thanks for the contest.
I really want this can opener. My cheap ass dollar store can opener is finally punking out on me. It takes two people, considerable forearm strength, massive consentration, and a flat head screw driver to get into my spaghetti o's now.
When my ex and I split, I took just the bare minimum of kitchen things. Totally forgot a can opener.
I decided to be all fancy and not microwave my dinner one night and was halfway through cooking when I realized my mistake as I stared at a can of black beans.
I stabbed that thing with a chef's knife until I could pry open a triangle-shaped opening on the top and then shook it like a polaroid picture until I had everything.
I'm still amazed to this day I didn't chop off a finger.
Also, The Sweethome recommends this bad boy and I love it.
Been there. Get yourself the classic : AMCO SWING-A-WAY. It seems to be the only can opener that doesn't suck. My mom had one when I was growing up. I think the design hasn't changed in like 50 years.
http://www.amazon.com/Amco-Swing--407RD-Portable-Opener/dp/B000W275JK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1317655633&sr=8-2
I'll recommend this to anyone who cares to listen to me talk about tin openers.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000I7GRUM/
Yep, the 407 just seems to be the model, with the lat two numbers being the color of the handle. See a red one here: http://www.amazon.com/Amco-Swing-407RD-Portable-Opener/dp/B000W275JK/
Why else would they make magnetic can openers?
Thanks for the contest! :D
http://www.amazon.com/Amco-Swingaway-Ergonomic-Opener-Folding/dp/B0053F7YNS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1382932414&sr=8-2&keywords=crank+can+opener
bought one of these, its a little large but it makes opening cans a breeze.
I have the same complaint. When you use a normal opener, the lid fits just inside the can so you can put it in and squeeze out the tunawater. With the no-cut kind (I have this kind which works pretty much the same, but from the side) you're left with a lid that fits over the top and does not fit inside, so you have to sort of warp the can a bit to get it to snug up but not so much that the tunawater doesn't drip out.
I'm in the UK, and I was going to answer that the Kenwood brand openers are BIFL (I inherited my parents'), but it seems they're about $90 in the US, presumably because they're imported.
But if you can find a Kenwood can opener for a decent price, grab it.
Maybe you're buying indestructible tins?
I've never had any trouble with ergonomic ones like this, rather than the old-style, finger-destroying butterfly ones.
hölm Kitchen Collection Professional Ergonomic Smooth Edge, Side Cut Manual Can Opener. Sharp Easy Turn Design with Good Soft Grips Handle. Kitchen Cans, Lid Lifter that Wont Touch Food https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017T1IKCC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_FsMFDbNGWCTTH
I had the same problem and bought this one. I have had it for 2 years now and no signs of slowing down. I don’t use a whole lot of cans but this seems to be quality.
Posted this above but am copy/pasting.
Smaller can openers that work:
>Either of these could save you some space and weight
>P-38
>or the more robust and slightly larger
>P-51
>For size comparison: Here
The summary seem to be that they are comparable, both are good for pour-over but not espresso.
And the Wilfa is arguably a bit nicer, and is a bit cheaper (in the UK anyway).
the next step up is probably a Sage grinder at about £200
Another vote for this, - have one too, they're amazing!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0000C72YZ/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I don't remember my specific one, but get something with thicker metal and a studies hinge. The flimsy on from OP is too bendy to work effectively.
Mine is something like this
I hate this one for the last 5 years. Even bought one for the deli I used to work at, which was going throu 2-3 per month. It's still there 2 years later.
The only issue it cut on the side and not throu top.
http://www.amazon.com/Starfrit-093112-012-BLCK-Mightican-Manual-Opener/dp/B000X9CDY4
The classic Swing-A-Way wins every time in my book. I've tried OXO, KitchenAid,, pampered chef and countless others, each of them fails in some way, usually in the most infuriating way possible. The Swing-A-Way "just works", it's the one your grandma had in her drawer.
EDIT: whoops, link. http://www.amazon.com/Amco-Swing--407RD-Portable-Opener/dp/B000W275JK/ref=sr_1_6?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1425576545&sr=1-6&keywords=swing+away+can+opener
I have a DYMO 450 turbo also and I mainly use 30334 size labels. Both Amazon and Inventory Lab will print this size.
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>I've seen a lot of people basically taking snapshots on every label from a 30sheet which seems kind of wonky.
If you want to use the Dymo with Amazon directly you need to use Amazon's
Scan & Labelpage. Inventory > Manage FBA Shipments, then near the top of the page look forScan & LabelIt prints out labels for one SKU at a time.
Since Chrome changed, it's a little more difficult but you pick the product you need a label for by scanning it or entering your SKU. Then you can either print it or save it. If you print, the chrome print window opens and you need to play with settings to make sure the label fits.
print using system dialogYou only need to do this for the first label.
Inventory Lab is a lot easier. You run the printer setup under account settings to choose your label size. Then you choose if you want the label to print automatically when you list an item, or only when you click the print button.
Keep in mind, you are suppose to use removable labels when applying directly to the products. That said, Amazon doesn't follow their own rule here and I've learned that the longer removable labels are on, the less removable they are.
I've used a few label brands.
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As far as printers: I use the Dymo 450 turbo and brother laser https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LZS5EEI/
I use the laser printer for shipping labels mostly but sometimes for product labels if I'm sending like 80 of the same thing.
I spent a lot of time when I started, trying to decide what printer to get. I started with the laser because: 1. I can use it as a regular printer for non-fba stuff, 2. It will print both fnsku and shipping labels, 3. It is really inexpensive.
I added the DYmo later because: 1. I hated all the wasted labels if I wasn't printing a full sheet, 2. I do RA and matching labels from a sheet with 30+ different products is time-consuming, 3. I often need 1 or 2 labels and it was difficult to do on the laser.
I haven't looked in awhile but my dream printer would be a thermal transfer printer that is large enough to print shipping labels as well as fnsku. I just can't justify spending $500 on it.
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Sorry about that it's actually dymo not brother!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0027JBLV4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Here is a link to the labels i purchased with it as well:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JPPLU32/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
After my 12-inch Lodge cast iron pan would be my Swing-a-way large crank manual can opener, it takes up no counter space and makes opening even large #10 cans a breeze. https://www.amazon.com/Swing-Way-Easy-Crank-Opener-Folding/dp/B0053F7YNS/ref=sr_1_3?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1539719498&sr=1-3&keywords=swingway+can+opener
Some thing like this maybe?
one of these, it has helped me many times over I keep one on my key change, on my bike tool bag, and in the car
I do not want to hijack but i am also looking for a grinder.
Can you compare "Sage by Heston Blumenthal the Smart Grinder Pro, 165 Watt - Stainless Steel" with the encore ? which one better?
Link in Amazon "https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sage-Heston-Blumenthal-Smart-Grinder/dp/B00P81AQUU/ref=pd_sim_79_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=41vINDKJ8nL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR139%2C160_&refRID=S7B3D25ZF9488ASGH8SH"
1 can of chili beans, 1 can of Rotel, 1 small pouch of ready-to-eat chicken.
Mix in bowl, microwave.
$2.50 and roughly 600 cals of deliciousness and protein and complex carbs that will actually fill you up.
And if you don't have access to a can opener, grab a P-51 and toss it in your lunch bag.
Damn, well I can say for the past 11 years I've had this guy: http://www.amazon.com/KitchenAid-Classic-Can-Opener-Red/dp/B005D6FXEY
and never encountered a hiccup. I only know it's been 11 years because it was a wedding gift.
Replace the can opener.... what a weight savings!
(How to video)
I was thinking more along the lines of this https://www.amazon.co.uk/stab-opener-FASHIONED-PUSH-OPENERS/dp/B004AFELB0 but I guess some bottle openers would work as well.
I've read (on Amazon reviews, so take that for what it's worth) that the Swing-Aways' quality suffered in recent years. I'm probably going to go with the EZ-Duz-It. Thanks though!
go electric: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kenwood-CO600-Opener-Sharpener-Bottle/dp/B0000C72YZ
Sage by Breville The Smart Grinder Pro (long stupid name I know) has all the above - whilst it probably isn't great for espresso, maybe on par with the Baratza Encore, it has the ability to dose for up to 12 cups and shots, all of which are completely programmable but come preset. It has a removable upper burr with 11 extra fine tune settings, so in total you effectively have 60 (default) * 11 precision grind settings.
It also comes with a nice pot to grind into. It's available on Amazon
It's not for everyone but I still really love this
I'm guessing maybe this? They said "that looks like it fits on Batman's utility belt" so if this were all black, it'd fit the bill. Though this isn't rechargeable.
Edt: This too. But also not recharageable
Can technology replace men?
This is the best one I have ever used.
http://www.amazon.com/Starfrit-Mightican-Manual-Can-Opener/dp/B000X9CDY4
It takes a lot of abuse too, it comes camping with me. Slammed around in canoes, being dragged through the mud and even being thrown at bad guests.
From Season 8: Easy Skillet Suppers
NOTE:
For the winner by OXO THIS is the model shown in the test results and THIS is the newer model. ~OP
TESTING NOTES
WINNER:
Magnetic Locking Can Opener by Oxo - $19.99
> This can opener was intuitive to use and easy to attach and detach from cans. It was "comfortable," "very smooth," and very efficient in operation. Because it is a traditional opener, this model leaves a lid with sharp edges (its only downfall), but minimizes potential danger with a magnet that allows "neat and safe" lid disposal.
3 others were also RECOMMENDED:
> Testers praised the handy "change in feeling" once the can was completely open. The "dishwasher-safe claim was spot-on: There were no changes in performance or appearance after several wash cycles. A few testers has mild complaints about the "awkward position" of the oversized turning knob, resulting in a slight demerit in the performance rating.
> The unique ratchet cutting wheel mechanism was "easy to operate" and comfortable, but was "hard to know when finished." Pincers disposed of the cut lid safely. For some testers, the instructions for this opener were "not obvious," even with visuals on the packaging.
> "Clearly written instructions" and "smooth gears" made this opener easy and efficient as first use. Also, testers appreciated the "perceptible change in feeling" when the can opener had rounded the entire can. This model lost a few points for not having a lid-gripper.
2 others were RECOMMENDED WITH RESERVATIONS:
2 others were NOT RECOMMENDED:
This American made one is really nice. Cuts like butter.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BCOS2Q2
Actually:
https://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-JW200-Opener-White/dp/B00008GS9U