What is the best kitchen can opener?

[Zeke]

Seems like the Krups has died over the two big dinners at T-day and Christmas.
A new one is like 80 bucks. Before I do that, maybe there's something else?

I did like the Krups because you brought to the can, not the other way around. So, it stored out of sight.

[juanbenae]

was sure this was a cliff thread....

[Zeke]

He's not the only one that can cook.

[murphyjp]

Cutco manual opener. No sharp edges on can after opening.

[TimT]

'OPENER, CAN, HAND, FOLDING, TYPE I'

"P-38"



I have a few of these strewn through different draws in my kitchen, along with I think an Oxo opener, and a cheapy bought from the supermarket.

And a few church keys if I need to just puncture the can to open... like stock or juice.

[jcc911]

Perfect timing. Great question, and can't wait to hear the answers. I almost threw both of mine out the back door as I struggled opining multiple cans for a pot of chili I was making.

[jpk]

one of these:

Fox Run Craftsmen Swing-A-Way Can Opener

They even work when the power goes out...

[craigster59]

Similar to what jpk posted, they have them at TJ Maxx for around $8..
KitchenAid Black Can Opener | Overstock.com

[pete3799]

This

[Don Plumley]

You want one that removes the lid without cutting it. I have a simple hand one that works unbelievably well. No sharp edges, nothing gets caught in the can when you pour it out, less effort that cutting the metal. I'll search for a pic.

[Don Plumley]

Something like this:



$16 bucks at Amazon.

[VINMAN]

Originally Posted by pete3799

This

Yep. Swing-A-Way Simple. durable Mines 25 yrs old and still going strong.

[kimlangley7]

P-38 ... all-weather, day night, never jams..

and they were free in the C-rat case..

[944Larry]

I'll be watching this post! I'm not sure there IS a good one anymore.

[Rot 911]

Originally Posted by kimlangley7

P-38 ... all-weather, day night, never jams..

and they were free in the C-rat case..

Man does that bring back memories. I just looked and found one in my desk drawer! I remember the first time trying to use one. Just could not figure it out.

[Mericet]

Another vote for the Swingaway type.

[matthew-s]

Originally Posted by Don Plumley

You want one that removes the lid without cutting it. I have a simple hand one that works unbelievably well. No sharp edges, nothing gets caught in the can when you pour it out, less effort that cutting the metal. I'll search for a pic.

I love these in concept too, and they do work really well on standard cans, but the rim of the tiny tomato paste cans are too thin, and the blade does not cut through the lid.

We have an OXO one. Maybe another model works better . . . .

[krystar]

we have one that cuts the sidewall instead of the lid top. it's very nice.

[rouxroux]

Oxo

[5String43]

+1 for Oxo.