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  • Can Opener FAILURE

    Expensive isn't always better. I bought a can opener from Kroger's about 2 - 2 1/2 years ago...the gear that turns everything is worn out. The gear teeth or worn down to the point that it just slips and doesn't spin (rotate can etc). It was one of the more expensive ones IIRC.


    So I need a recommendation on a can opener for everyday home use.


    Unfortunately they don't tell you the quality of the metal components.
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  • #2
    I would love to hear a good recommendation on one also. Preferably one that doesn't go to crap on old metal tray packs, #10 cans, etc.

    We have probably destroyed a dozen in about as many years.
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    • #3
      For everyday use, I've found the OLD Swing-a-way openers work well. These are the ones found at flea markets and antique stores, not to be confused with the chinese ones that currently carry the same trademark. Take a close look at the mechanism and ensure it turns smoothly without excessive "slop" in the works.

      The drawback is that most of the time the wall bracket does not accompany the opener...make sure it is included.

      Of course, there's always the P38 :D
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      • #4
        I have heard of swing-a-way openers but I knew those were rather large.
        Last edited by 610Alpha; 06-30-2014, 02:07 PM.
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        • #5


          I used to use this style opening lots of cans in a restaurant, and they ROCK. You truly get what you pay for with this one...Best mounted on the side of a table or counter.

          The AK of can openers, 4 moving parts...

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          • #6
            Are we talking electric or hand-crank??? After my wife burned thru several electric openers over a few years, she said "screw it!' and bought a hand-crank opener. She went thru a couple of those too, until she found a "Kitchen Aid" hand opener, which has lasted well over 5 years, probably closer to 7 yrs.

            I told her to buy a back-up opener, for our preps, so she got another Kitchen Aid. One thing she likes about it, is she can submerge the thing in water to clean it... Something kinda hard to do with an electric one.

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            • #7
              As always, the tool requirements depends on the job you need to do. I agree with Templar's assessment and suggestion if you're going to be opening a lot of #10 cans. The only downside is finding a place to mount it. Otherwise, I suggest a good ol' fashion manual can opener like this


              You can buy it much cheaper at Ace Hardware or at a big box store.

              There is always the old fashioned "pry bar" type can openers but if you find yourself affected by an EMP, I recommend the trusty ol' P-38.
              "One cannot but ponder the question: what if the Arabs had been Christians? To me it seems certain that the fatalistic teachings of Mohammed and the utter degradation of women is the outstanding cause for the arrested development of the Arab. He is exactly what he was around the year 700, while we have kept on developing. Here, I think, is a text for some eloquent sermon on the virtues of Christianity." - General George S. Patton, diary, June 9, 1943.

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              • #8
                My wife and I have the can opener in this video (not my video but the same opener)

                http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfLB10D7s3U

                I would use this all day long.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Tackleberry View Post
                  As always, the tool requirements depends on the job you need to do. I agree with Templar's assessment and suggestion if you're going to be opening a lot of #10 cans. The only downside is finding a place to mount it. Otherwise, I suggest a good ol' fashion manual can opener like this


                  You can buy it much cheaper at Ace Hardware or at a big box store.

                  There is always the old fashioned "pry bar" type can openers but if you find yourself affected by an EMP, I recommend the trusty ol' P-38.
                  I might try this one out...in the pic the little gear on the right is the one that wore down on ours and made it useless. I do like the style of can opener that waldo posted a video of. We had one for a while but something happened and I don't remember what.

                  For #10 cans you should get a really good can opener, I had KP duty a time or two and ours was attached to the table IIRC.
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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Tackleberry View Post
                    As always, the tool requirements depends on the job you need to do. I agree with Templar's assessment and suggestion if you're going to be opening a lot of #10 cans. The only downside is finding a place to mount it. Otherwise, I suggest a good ol' fashion manual can opener like this


                    You can buy it much cheaper at Ace Hardware or at a big box store.

                    There is always the old fashioned "pry bar" type can openers but if you find yourself affected by an EMP, I recommend the trusty ol' P-38.

                    Well I bought this can opener and it works nicely. I like the fact that its made in the USA and I am hoping that its made from quality steel. If it lasts as half as long as what they claim I will be good to go. Amazon prime got it to me in 2 days ;)

                    I will be buying a couple more.
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                    • #11
                      Can has smooth turning action and clamps tightly to the can. Well worth the money.
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                      • #12
                        I know this may sound a little SOP, but I can't say enough about p-38s. They're pretty reliable, small (I have one on my keyring), and extremely inexpensive. I wouldn't want to have to open 100 cans at a time with it, but it works really well for a can here...a can there.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by cyber_samurai View Post
                          I know this may sound a little SOP, but I can't say enough about p-38s. They're pretty reliable, small (I have one on my keyring), and extremely inexpensive. I wouldn't want to have to open 100 cans at a time with it, but it works really well for a can here...a can there.
                          Yeah I had to bring mine out a couple of times due to can openers not working...so far this one is doing well. It clamps down tight on to the can and has a nice smooth action.
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                          • #14
                            I would like to try the pampered chef tool that Hidden Waldo presented. I had a hard time watching the video I was consumed with wanting to slap that cat off the table.

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