what sort of can opener do you have

[cookie1]

We have a variety as it depends on who is using it. DD is very left handed, I am a bit of both and DH is very right handed. So we all sort of have our own. We went through lots to get ones that suited though. One of my favourites is the one DH had doing his Nashos. It is simply a hook thing.

[judydawn]

That looks the one for me Gretchen and very cheap too. I had an electric one but threw it out as it was a nuisance to get out of the cupboard and plug in at my previous houses but I sure could do with it now my wrists are a lot weaker.  I love ring pull cans too Yvette and wish all cans came with it.

[Cuilidh]

Remember those old style 'spanner' types with a sharp blade that you had to lever in and out and would always leave a horrendous jagged edge!  How I hated them.  I promised myself that I would buy my mum a better, safer one with my first pay ($21.00 for a week's work in those days!) and I did get her one, but it took her a while to use it.

I also remember my DH's hook one from his days as a Cadet - I never got the hang of them.

I can't remember the name of my current tin opener, but it is a good, safe one, I do know that much.

[nazar]

thanks everyone for your replys .
 the last one l had was a zyliss and it cost $30.00 
so l thought it would last longer than  3 MONTHS since it cost a lot .
l would of returned it if l got it from kmart or big w  but l got it from kitchenware direct online store and they would not let me return it ,as it was just out of 3 months since l had it .
 so l thought right l wont buy from them again them if that is how there going to be .
 l even since emails to zyliss company but never got a reply . so l dont want to buy online .
 l am going to the big smoke tommorrow  so will look in kmart / bigw for a magic can or a oxo  or gretchs one touch .

 thanks for all your replys it has been so helpful

[gertbysea]

Nazar put the thing in a jiffy bag and mail it back to them with a letter. Copy everyone  from the cleaner to the president of the company. That usually works and is well worth the effort.

Every time I use my crazy can opener it makes me giggle,  Just watching it go round is funny.

Gert

[Katiej]

Great idea Gert!

[nazar]

yah l should of, but l was so upset and angry with myself for spending so much money on such a item that was completety useless  . l threw it away in disgust when they were not able to help me at all   

[Jadey]

I have a Tupperware one. It's left and right handed, leaves a smooth edge and was the first item of Tupperware that even got hubby excited as to it's virtues lol. Everyone I know that's used one loves it.

Jadey 

[Rara1]

thanks everyone for your replys .
 the last one l had was a zyliss and it cost $30.00 
so l thought it would last longer than  3 MONTHS since it cost a lot .
l would of returned it if l got it from kmart or big w  but l got it from kitchenware direct online store and they would not let me return it ,as it was just out of 3 months since l had it .
 so l thought right l wont buy from them again them if that is how there going to be .
 l even since emails to zyliss company but never got a reply . so l dont want to buy online .
 l am going to the big smoke tommorrow  so will look in kmart / bigw for a magic can or a oxo  or gretchs one touch .

 thanks for all your replys it has been so helpful

Oh Nazar that's not right.
Zyliss can openers have a 5 year warranty.
I would be trying to contact kitchenware direct and Zyliss again and demand you speak to someone else!
What happened to your can opener?
Are you immersing it in water?  Water will stop the wheels from turning.
I hope you get your money back.

Rara x

[nazar]

 well was l disappointed today l could not find the oxo or the magic can or the one touch while l was in kmart or big w today
 was not meant to be,  oh well anther day

rara no l did not immerse it in water
 first the metal ring fell out but could still be used then it would not go around to open the can and would get stuck
l dont know if mine had a 5 year warranty or not . this happen about 6 months ago or more
 so l dont like my chances of getting my money back .
you win some you lose some .

[medusa]

Judy, maybe your magican one is a little blunt?   A while ago I noticed mine didn't seem to be as easy as it was and brought a new one as i had had it for a long time and the new one is a great.

[judydawn]

You are probably right Medusa, it is very old.  Luckily I don't have to open too many cans these days but I will look into replacing it.

[fundj&e]

don't get me started on can openers, i have spent 100s of $


nothing beats the old suicidal type lol 

[Wonder]

I've had a Tupperware one for years and find its great. It gets very little use these days because most cans seem robe ring pull.

[Cuilidh]

It was the suicidal one I was referring to in my earlier post.  I was absolutely terrified of them and so pleased when all the new alternatives started to become available in the 60s and 70s.