Best manual can openers according to redditors
We found 327 Reddit comments discussing the best manual can openers. We ranked the 89 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 327 Reddit comments discussing the best manual can openers. We ranked the 89 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Oxo can opener, that cuts the can such that the inside diameter of the cam is "clear". It's awesome. I can user a scraper and get everything out. Buy one.
http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Smooth-Opener/dp/B000079XW2
I just want to wrap you up in a cuben fiber tarp and cuddle you while explaining everything will be ok. :)
This will be a learning trip. When you return you will have some great lessons learned about what is needed and what isn't.
For now, I'll just leave you with a link and good hiking wishes.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005IDQW3S/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467647602&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=military+can+opener&dpPl=1&dpID=51aJOWULCiL&ref=plSrch
Supposedly Swing Away was bought out and is cheap crap from China now. The old USA factory makes the good ones under the name ez duz it. I just bought one a few weeks ago and it has opened 3 cans so far. I'll report back in 10 years and let you all know. Make sure to get the black handle one.
Amazon link for anyone interested:
https://www.amazon.com/EZ-DUZ-3028-Deluxe-Opener-Grips/dp/B0071OUJDQ
EDIT:
After looking at the Amazon page, there are counterfeit ones being sold. So make sure you buy directly with Amazon.com as the seller. I remember reading the comments and being careful when buying mine so hopefully I got a good one.
They're now called "EZ Duz It." I have one, and it's phenomenal.
Admittedly, the name inspires little confidence, but I'm pretty sure I could bludgeon a bison to death with it, and then smoothly open a can o' beans to go with my 900lbs of fresh meat. So, I'm willing to give the toothless illiterate who named it a pass.
Not anymore. They sold the brand and they're being made in China now, and they're shit - crap out of the package, and got even duller very quickly. The EZ-DUZ-IT is, IIRC, made in the old Swing-a-way factory in the US, and it's the bomb. Number one can opener on Amazon right now. Trust me. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0071OUJDQ
Not "life", but my wife & I have been using this Oxo good grip for about 10 years.
There are several dozen threads on this if you use the search bar.
Most people recommend the EZ-DUZ-IT which just looks like a standard can opener to me.
Swing-A-Way can openers used to be good, but their production got outsourced. Buy EZ-DUZ-IT instead, made on the original production line.
can opener
similar
https://www.amazon.com/P-38-Can-Opener-P-51/dp/B0078WMSZ8
You don't need to cut the whole rim like these videos do. Cans were commonplace then, I'm sure a compact can opener was standard issue kit. Perhaps something like this:
2 Pack Survival Kit Can Opener, Military, P-51 Model https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005IDQW3S/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_0Jf6tb0V7TJ8A
May I present to you
the best cheapest can openers.
You can get them for cheaper, but I thought i'd link to a simple site.
Also... if you don't always have a knife handy or carry one... I recommend you get a good one and save yourself the humiliation of having to open a can without something sharp.
There's tons, but i'd recommend something
like this
but do try and spend $30+ and go with a knife company that has a good reputation for making quality tools.
EZ-DUZ-IT - look no further
EZ-DUZ-IT. I'm not kidding.
every time i see people recommending "old school" can openers, i cringe and have to recommend the "safe cut" or "side cut" can openers. They will last longer because they don't use crazy leverage to puncture the top of a can and a big honking blade that will dull easily. plus you have the added feature of being able to put the lid back on the can if you need to (its not going to re-seal it or anything but its better than no lid at all!)
any of these are going to be fine and last you a while. i have one from ikea i think
https://www.amazon.com/Good-Cook-Classic-Safe-Opener/dp/B000AX13US
https://www.amazon.com/Safe-Smooth-Manual-Opener-HYBLOM/dp/B01HRE7WDY
https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Smooth-Opener/dp/B000079XW2
https://www.amazon.com/Kuhn-Rikon-Safety-Master-Opener/dp/B000B6NXL6/
I still use the Swing-a-way can opener that my mother got as a housewarming present when she first moved out of her parents' house at 16.
I give kind of strange gifts but this year I'm giving my family can openers in their stockings. They're cheap and made in the USA, and last a long time. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0071OUJDQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages01
I bought a Swing-A-Way in 1974. It still works great.
Amazon
OXO Good Grips Soft Handled Can Opener https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00004OCJW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_tWS7CbHFKTWST
Here you go! [Best can opener ever.](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005IDQW3S/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_KvXVub1D1MSK5
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005IDQW3S/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_KvXVub1D1MSK5) Never touches the contents of the can, never gets wet or dirty. I cannot attest to it's BIFL status but it feels sturdy.
Oh shit. I meant [this one](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002QCTSTE/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_dtXVub07DJX5Z
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002QCTSTE/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_dtXVub07DJX5Z)
New addition to my keychain. It's a US army issue can opener first developed back in the 40's. They will last pretty much forever, stories abound of guys still carrying (and using) their grandfathers P-38 which was passed on to them. It's super compact, it pretty much disappears on a keychain and it can be used for a number of other purposes - flat blade screwdriver, scraper, the blade is perfect for cleaning under your nails or opening packages. The name comes from the 38 times you have to puncture a can with it to open it. There is a larger version called the P-51 which is a little heavier duty and easier to operate, but either will open a can easily.
Amazon sells two of them here for three bucks, or you can get a twenty pack here for ten bucks. I bought the twenty pack and scattered some around the house and in my vehicles, figure I will never have to worry about not having a can opener again.
I have always loved OXO stuff. THIS is the can opener my girlfriend has and it is AMAZING. I cannot comment on longevity but it sure seems pretty solid. My parents have an older oxo model that I can't seem find on amazon but it has lasted them forever. The closest I can find is THIS
Oxo brand! OXO Good Grips Can Opener https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004OCJW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.KhcBb5PRA66X
It’s the best. I’ve had mine for many years, still perfect. Converted my mom to this one too.
This is the one I have. It's expensive, but I love it because you can use the lid to reclose the can and the contents will keep in the fridge for a few more days.
http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Smooth-Opener/dp/B000079XW2/
Based on the reviews i would go for this one
Has been recommended here before - http://www.amazon.com/EZ-DUZ-IT-Deluxe-Opener-Black-Grips/dp/B0071OUJDQ
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Edit: More stuff
You need to get you one of these - https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Smooth-Opener/dp/B000079XW2 - or similar. No sharp edges and the cans can be reused easily. Nice fix, though...
Part of a wall mounted can opener.
Swing-A-Way Wall Mount Can Opener with Magnet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NA47YM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_IVEBDbWP49JD2
Check out the second pic.
This one.
This gets asked a lot and the general consensus is usually these
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0071OUJDQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_DR.-zbX8365AE
EZ-DUZ-IT manual opener
And FWIW I’ve used a few different versions of the OXO openers and they kinda suck.
That big can opener is way overkill! I had to laugh a little, and I won't be the only one.
Try a P-51: http://www.amazon.com/Pack-Survival-Opener-Military-Model/dp/B005IDQW3S/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1395505324&sr=1-1
I don't even carry a P-51 because I have the equivalent on my multitool, not to mention that a good survival knife will get the job done in a pinch.
If you buy from Amazon, I highly recommend paying the extra few cents (4 cents right now) and make sure you buy one where the seller is Amazon.com (not just fulfilled by Amazon.com) to reduce the chance of getting a counterfeit.
For instance, two "just launched" Amazon sellers are offering the can opener at the cheapest price of $8.87. Your "made in usa" can opener will be shipped from Brazil and Canada. You can see in the product reviews going back three years that counterfeits are a big problem with this product.
You can fix that situation for a mere $6.
As a single guy who's been living alone for a few years, I'd suggest getting the following. Remember, you can pick up stuff over time; doesn't have to be all at once...
I would have a P-38 or P-51 military style can opener. They are small, and can also be used as a small blade or box cutter in case of emergency. I keep one on key ring. I also have this tiny flashlight which you could make smaller by removing the clip that hooks to a keychain. It is tiny and bright. A universal handcuff key, a tiny firesteel you can scrape with the P-38 can opener, and a tiny compass. Those are nice places to start.
Try these OXO smooth edge ones. I bought them about 6 yrs ago after having gone through about 3 openers in one month and being sick of it. I expect them to keep working for a long time to come.
Here it is on Amazon for the lazy, still under $10.
https://www.amazon.com/EZ-DUZ-3028-Deluxe-Opener-Grips/dp/B0071OUJDQ
http://www.amazon.com/EZ-DUZ-IT-Deluxe-Opener-Black-Grips/dp/B0071OUJDQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1412715324&sr=1-1&keywords=ez-duz-it
https://www.amazon.com/P-38-Can-Opener-P-51/dp/B0078WMSZ8
Tape the big one to the board, put the small one on your keychain.
Made in USA took over the former Swing-A-Way factory when production of Swing-A-Way moved to China. Made in USA is every bit as BIFL as Swing-A-Way used to be.
Forget the pull top and get yourself a CAN OPENER. Scour your local good wills or second hand stores and find yourself one of those edge can openers because it creates a lid so that you can close your cans again, but the lid has no sharp edges to cut yourself on. Like this:
https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Smooth-Opener/dp/B000079XW2
I've been surviving on dollar tree's $1 can of beef stew and bolillo rolls from Kroger. So long as you keep your bag of bread closed they won't dry out, but they won't last more than 4 days.
Peanut butter, also oats. But really its all about your canned foods. Get mixed vegitable canned foods.
Dollar tree has your best price because you need to stretch out your dollar per day.
Your beef jerky is a waste of money because its not really good source of protein. When it comes to grams of protein per dollar nothing beats black beans, but, I ate nothing but black beans and ended up shitting my guts out so your next best source is canned tuna fish, or the $1 beef stews mentioned above.
As for your chocolate craving, good luck. m&ms won't melt, but they are expensive.
Best of luck!!
So this is against the grain of most of the can opener recommendations I see here, but I really like OXO's smooth-edge can openers. My parents have the design with two arms, and I have this one with one arm. The two-arm one is better IMO, because the lid can get stuck in the one-armed opener after it's been taken off the can. But both are great openers.
Honestly all of the good grips stuff is super high quality and super comfortable to use. I own a few things from that line, it's all lasted beyond 5 years with only the most minor cosmetic damage (for example a tiny dent on a spatula handle because I accidentally left it in a hot skillet.) It's all really rust-resistant and the grips are super nice and super durable.
Plus, I like the smooth-edge openers a lot more than the traditional kind. If you've only used the more traditional kind of opener it can take some getting used to because it doesn't "feel" like it's cutting. But it takes the lid off in a much more pleasing and precise way and there's no sharp or rough edges on the can or lid that you can cut yourself on. Instead of cutting metal, I think they sort of peel it back and cut through the epoxy seal that glues the lid onto the can.
I have one of these:
OXO Good Grips Smooth Edge Can Opener
It's worked great for years and doesn't leave any sharp edges on the can. For non-electric kitchen appliances I've always had good luck with Oxo.
I'm going assume that you are in a moving out of your parents' house-type situation, so you have clothes, a personal computer, and personal toiletries (shampoo, razor, toothpaste, etc.) already
Bedroom: (Total: $195)
Living room: (Total $640)
Bathroom: (Total:$67)
Kitchen: (Total: $430 + $200 reserved for future + $200 in food = $830)
Cleaning supplies: ($103)
Total: $1835
Leaving you with $165 for your first week's of food!
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
Fifthed. I've had mine for a few years now and it's still awesome.
I've had this one for...I dunno, 5 years or so. Works as well as the first day I bought it, feels great in the hand, no sharp edges, etc etc:
http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Smooth-Opener/dp/B000079XW2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421811654&sr=8-1&keywords=oxo+can+opener
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.
Holy crap, thanks for the heads up! I went and grabbed mine and compared and the one I posted looks like crap. This one looks identical other than the handle color. I'll keep this in mind.
Swing Aways are made in China now, and aren't as good anymore. By the American version, http://www.amazon.com/EZ-DUZ-IT-Deluxe-Opener-Black-Grips/dp/B0071OUJDQ
Mine works great.
Food, think of it as a camping trip, or survival situation. Bring only what you will actually eat. And haul out all your trash when you leave. Since refrigeration isn't possible, bring non-perishable stuff. If you bring cans, don't forget the can opener. Better yet, get one of these on your key chain and you'll never be without a can opener. When we went we had an RV, but we still primarily brought canned, pickled and dried goods. Pickles, cheese, assorted crackers, salami, ramen, tuna, bread, apples, oranges, oh and trash bags. Since you're in a tent, if you wanna have something warm one day, maybe coffee, tea or even soup, pick yourself up a cheap little backpacking stove and if you wanna get really fancy, get a cheap little mess kit too.
As for "bartering" from other people for food, or in essence "mooching", c'mon man, you don't wanna do that. Radical self reliance, not radical rely on others. Like /u/OMGparty said, read the Survival Guide. Don't be "that guy".
As for water, as a general rile of thumb 1 gallon a day is enough to just get by and not cramp up if you're eating really light, 2 is better, especially if you plan on eating normally, 3 if you are drinking and dealing with the heat, mild physical activity.
Eccentriczebpajamas, congrats!
Fellow hEDS, got married last July (pre-diagnosis), and I think I’ve got some ideas for you:
For the shoes, not sure where to look - I have really HUGE feel (size 12-13 women’s), so I struggled too, but ended up finding a cheap pair that looked great and kinda worked for me. They were tolerable but not comfortable, and I regret not focusing more time on finding a better pair.
For the registry, I’ve had really good luck with the OXO Good Grips series of stuff (their handles are chunky enough that I don’t tend to sublux my fingers, even gripping hard)
The can opener I use is a blue version of this one: (OXO Good Grips Can Opener https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004OCJW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_5-Z.zbZ5E94HD)
They also have a kitchen starter set that might be good to work with:(OXO Good Grips 15-Piece Everyday Kitchen Tool Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000IELD9A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Ka0.zbT8JYQX5)
When I can cook, I use these gloves instead of potholders - they’re great for the heat, don’t require as much hand strength/fine motor skills as potholders would, and also do a great job at gripping/opening stuck can lids: (Silicone Oven Gloves Extra Thick Heat Resistant Oven Mitts from Aocome, for Cooking Grilling BBQ and Baking, Quilted Cotton Lining, Waterproof Non-Slip Grip Food Grade Safe 1 Pair https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J76A9AI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_id0.zbEAKKA40)
For sitting, this chair is my favorite. Looks goofy, but hurts WAY less than anything else I’ve tried:
(Gaiam Balance Ball Chair - Classic Yoga Ball Chair with 52cm Stability Ball, Pump & Exercise Guide for Home or Office, Purple https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006FFR37W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_6e0.zb9Y7MDYQ)
A WiFi blood pressure monitor like the one from Nokia (I have the older Withings version) can be great for helping keep track of your overall health (along with things like FitBits, WiFi thermometers, etc., if you’re into that: (Nokia BPM+ – Compact Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071F2MC29/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Qg0.zb3J5YKKN)
Finally, if you have room, a shower stool can be super helpful if you spend too many spoons in one place and struggle to stand up in the shower (there are lots of types, including pretty wooden ones, but this type is really easy to assemble): (Medokare Shower Stool with Padded Seat - Shower Seats for Seniors with Tote Bag, Shower Bench Bath Chair, Handicap Shower Seat for Adults, Shower Stools and Benches https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XXZQ4XS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_mj0.zb5C9TRYX)
Oh! And bonus last-minute add: overhead lights that you can turn off from your phone, so you can go to bed and THEN turn off the lights, instead of trying to fumble your way across your room in the dark (they can also turn your room into a bright rainbow disco, if you’re into that): (Philips Hue 464479 60W Equivalent White and Color Ambiance A19 Starter Kit, 3rd Generation, Works with Amazon Alexa https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y3QXSGX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_0l0.zb2N2PB53)
Good luck, and I hope you have a wonderful wedding day!
...ETA, this set of pots and pans! They have big rubbery handles that are easy to work with, and they’re easy to clean - they can go straight into the dishwasher: (The Pioneer Woman Vintage Speckle 10-Piece Non-Stick Pre-Seasoned Cookware Set (Turquiose) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014X6NQI4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ov0.zb32WQSJ3)
Just buy this and be done with it. It's the best can opener I've ever used in my entire life. I sometimes ask my guests to open cans with it (just to show it off) and they're always amazed by how well it works.
I have this one by OXO http://www.amazon.com/OXO-58081-Steel-Can-Opener/dp/B00004OCMM/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1367368106&sr=1-2&keywords=oxo+can+opener
It just feels really nice (has a good weight) and hasn't failed me in opening any cans yet. I haven't owned it too long so I can't speak to the longevity of it.
I inherited a can opener when I moved out. I love this can opener. I will punch someone if they try to take my can opener.
It's this, but from the 70s: https://www.amazon.com/Swing-A-Way-Portable-Can-Opener-White/dp/B0000505IZ
It has last like 40 years and is by far the best can opener I have ever used. I buy it for housewarmings and kids moving out.
You should all get one (but mine is the best).
There are some can openers that open cans without leaving a sharp edge.
http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Smooth-Opener/dp/B000079XW2
If you're talking about this one then I have to disagree. I just threw mine out. It takes like 5 rotations then you have to pry the top off.
Nowadays, I tend to ask for consumables, because they get consumed.
You can also check out recommendations on /r/buyitforlife for great tools. It really depends on what you need or want to upgrade. For example, I love the OXO can opener. And I have a whole list of things like that, but it's hard to recommend them without knowing how you cook and/or what's already in your kitchen.
A good can opener.
When I first moved out of my parents' house, I bought this cheap ass can opener that broke the first time I used it. A friend of mine suggested this one and its probably the best can opener i've ever used. It's $12. I got it in June and it's still working fine.
A potato peeler.
This one may seem unnecessary, but when you do have to peel potatoes, you're thanking sweet baby jesus that you have one.
A thermometer
edit: Forgot an important one
Containers
If you're broke, buy microwavable containers instead of bowls/plates.
For can openers, I wonder if any one has tried the Super Kim. My Swingaway is slowly losing it's ease of use.
Cross post from /r/OneHanded
Military Can opener!
Pugs are awesome
http://www.amazon.com/Pack-Survival-Opener-Military-Model/dp/B005IDQW3S/ref=pd_sim_sg_8
If you do want to precisely control the temperuature of your ferment, and you dont have an unlimited budget, you can get a device like this http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0064O93L8/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1OWHA1NTSJTYR&coliid=I1Y1PD8DUM757T and use it to control a small under-counter or dorm room style fridge.
...It's a $5 expense. It's not like you're buying a new car. Go ahead and roll the dice.
Edit: found one on Amazon for $9, 4.8/5 rating with 880 reviews. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0071OUJDQ/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_8CTstb0VQK3DX
Actually you don't want to buy the current Swing-A-Way as it is pretty cheaply made. Ez-Duz-It is the can opener you want, made in America, and supposedly its made by the same people who produced the origianal Swing-A-Way
I would recommend the EZ-DUZ-IT without reservation for a new can opener, manual or otherwise:
http://www.amazon.com/EZ-DUZ-IT-Deluxe-Opener-Black-Grips/dp/B0071OUJDQ
The blade is sharp and grips the can easily, and it turns like butter due to the huge amount of torque you can generate with the oversized handle.
I bought this one, EZ-DUZ-IT 3028 Deluxe Can Opener with Grips, and it works great.
You should add this can opener to your list!
/u/ladyllana gifted this to me and embarrassingly it's totally improved my life! I've always bought dollar tree can openers, and I've never had a nice one. It's crazy how much better your life will be with a nice one! ❤️
The unknown piece of metal is a can opener.
Or a P-51 if you feel rich.
https://www.amazon.com/P-38-Can-Opener-P-51/dp/B0078WMSZ8
Might I suggest the p51 instead? It's a larger version of the same concept, more leverage, less work. Link has a side by side comparison.
[this] (http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Can-Opener/dp/B00004OCJW) is the one we have. The handles have come off enough I did some minor surgery with superglue, but they stay on and it's functional! We had one of those regular metal ones while I was growing up; after enough trips through the dishwasher it rusted to the point of not being usable.
Hell yes. this fucker right here
Follow up: I tried using a normal can opener like /u/BrewerMan mentioned and it works great! No need to buy this device, guys.
The can opener I have sells for $14 on Amazon as of now: https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Can-Opener/dp/B00004OCJW/
Bought in 2011, still going strong; https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00004OCJW
OXO shouyld be fine. I'm using a kitchenaid currently, no idea how it could break, I've been using it for the past 10 years. Before that I used whatever from a garage sale and that never broke either. Not sure how people break so many can openers!
https://www.amazon.com/OXO-58081-SteeL-Can-Opener/dp/B00004OCMM
I just recently replaced mine after 15 years of regular use. It's this one.
http://www.amazon.com/Amco-Swing--407WH-Portable-Opener/dp/B0000505IZ/
I've always had great luck with the kind linked above. The one my parents had from probably before I was born is still in a drawer in my dad's kitchen, working perfect.
I've had this can opener for the last 16 years. No sharp edges, and you can even put the top back on the can like a lid for short term storage. Blades don't touch the contents of the can and it's dishwasher safe. If it ever breaks, I'm buying another one.
I never have much pf a problem closing and putting canned food in the fridge with an edge can opener
Oxo Can Opener (Amazon) opens the can at the side instead of the end. I usually have to drive it around can 2-3 times to get a complete cut. But it makes a nice smooth opening.
You sir are correct! A good micrometer, a sharp pair of dykes, a "safety" can opener (something like this ) and a good dial depth gauge are what you really need. If you aren't cutting the seam and taking internal measurements then you are really just guessing.
Seam overlap (which is actually a calculated measurement), wrinkle rating, and making sure the sealing compound is making good contact are the most critical measurements. All of which can only be checked by cutting that sucker and pulling it apart.
Do you buy cans from ball or crown? Both of them should send out a seamer tech if you just call them up who will walk you through the adjustments, taking proper measurements, and what the specs on your exact can/end combo should be.
I bought this one about 5-10 years ago..haven't looked back:
http://www.amazon.com/Zyliss-Lock-Lift-Opener-White/dp/B000HK03HI/ref=sr_1_3?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1405020982&sr=1-3&keywords=can+opener
A buddy of mine has this one and he swears by it... It locks the can in place really well! I don't know much about survival can openers, but this one works well in a kitchen environment from what I've seen!
http://www.amazon.com/Zyliss-20362-Lock-n-Lift-Manual-Opener/dp/B000HK03HI
I would recommend the EZ-Dus-It as it is USA made, but this is what I would recommend.
It could still break or you could get a dud.
If you wish a true BIFL the only options are manual ones like the P-38 and P-51 and maybe some stronger ones.
I have this one from a few years ago that works well but I always use my EZ-Duz-it.
https://www.amazon.com/ZYLISS-Opener-Lifter-Magnet-White/dp/B000HK03HI/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_79_bs_tr_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=C9XWD438G5XWJM8RNNTF
I love this Zyliss can opener, have had it for probably 10 years with no issues.
This baby is all you will ever need: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HK03HI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_JB5NzbNQWZVK9
http://www.amazon.com/Amco-Swing--609WH-Magnetic-Opener/dp/B000NA47YM/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1321120018&sr=1-1
My friend, you really need a good can opener.
A decent can opener. The kind that cuts along outside the seam instead of the top.
http://www.amazon.com/Zyliss-Safe-Edge-Opener-White/dp/B000UERTYQ/ref=sr_1_34?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1342991473&sr=1-34
Not to be a negative Nancy.... you did good....
BUT when that can-opener dies... (and it will), get one of these http://www.amazon.com/Zyliss-SafeEdge-Can-Opener-White/dp/B000UERTYQ/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8
I don't have that same brand.... but the one I have (from Target) is the best fucknig can-opener I've ever had.. It's more hygenic too (that crud from the rim of the can doesn't dip into the contents of the can).
You're gonna need a can opener I chose thus one because my wife can only use one hand.
You can never go wrong with a good sturdy measuring cup
Measuring spoons are handy to have too.
And lastly since its your first place so you'll probably be eating a lot of pasta if money is tight so you'll need a good strainer
Why else would they make magnetic can openers?
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.
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.
Based on your wishlist, how about these can openers, this awesome bottle opener carabiner, or this eatin tool? Also, if you spend a lot of time outdoors, I'd suggest these mosquito coils, they really work for me!
Leafy scoops would improve my life because I have 3 giant oak trees in my yard that spew leaves and pollen everywhere. I rake up 6 bags of leaves a week, and it's only going to get worse. These would save me a lot of time and back pain.
P-51 I have a ton of em and you find more uses for them than one would think.
In addition to the STC, you can check out Ranco and Johnson
Everyone else has most of the bases covered so here's amazon links if you can't find things at second hand stores/dollar stores/clearance centers.
Storage Containers
Ace Hardware
[Target] (http://www.target.com/p/kerr-1-quart-32-oz-wide-mouth-mason-jar-set-of-12/-/A-14527331)
Rather than getting tupperware get a flat of quart size mason jars. Doesn't spill in transport, works in the freezer, microwave proof without the lid, and doesn't absorb smells or warp with frequent use.
*Alternative is to save glass jars from groceries and wash them for use
Coffee Maker
Get a single cone coffee brewer if you drink coffee. You can buy it on amazon or find it in the coffee section at walmart/target/any grocery really.
Can Opener
Don't buy a can opener at the dollar store or CVS in a bind. Just order this one. I've had it for years with frequent use.
If you have an ikea nearby, they also have a great kitchen section especially for inexpensive flatware sets.
I always keep an EZ-DUZ-IT around for small cans or as a back up. Hasn't failed me yet.
Wrath because I SWEAR I am going to chuck a can directly at my fiance if I don't get a functional can opener here soon! (He bought the last one, and he's the one strong enough to use it).
You need this. http://www.amazon.com/EZ-DUZ-IT-Deluxe-Opener-Black-Grips/dp/B0071OUJDQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1416739882&sr=1-1&keywords=can+opener
Actually, Swing Away was the old name that got bought by a company making cheap can openers. They bought the design and the name but use cheap metal. For the modern equivalent get an EZ-DUZ-IT, which is made in the USA of the same high quality parts (and I think in the same factory) as the old ones.
Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0071OUJDQ/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_zibnub1QWNHTD
EZ-DUZ-IT. Careful about counterfeits though.
EZ-DUZ-IT works every time.
Non-mobile: This is a better option
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I bought this one last year. It's easy to use, and built like a tank.
EZ DUZ IT - well made and will last you forever. Here's an amazon link.
link.
Hey man, some quick tips on your bag. First, figure out its purpose. Is it designed to get you from work to home, where you have more resources? Or are you planning on being supported by it for longer periods of time?
-Lose the can opener and get something like this. That thing is way too much weight to carry for the possibility that you may have to open a can of spaghetti-o's.
-You're going to need more water, especially if you plan on eating those brick rations. Throw in some bottled water and just swap it out every so often.
-You need better first aid. As I see it, you pretty much have pills and bandaids. Since you're just starting out, I recommend going to a sporting goods store and picking up two things-- a premade first aid kit (whatever size/price you're comfortable with, as long as you know how to use everything in it) and a small tackle box to keep all those pills in. Write the medication type, how many mg per pill, and expiration date on each compartment.No sense in carrying around all those bottles.
-You need a better multitool. You don't need to buy an eighty dollar Leatherman, but that thing looks like you got it out of a cereal box. A couple of weeks ago I picked up this knife and multitool set from Home Depot, and they're pretty good for backups. Husky hand tools also have a lifetime warranty.
-You need a better flashlight. /r/flashlight can help you out here.
-You could probably stand to lose a blade or two.
-What do you have planned for the smoke bombs?
-Check out /r/bugout.
https://www.amazon.com/P-38-Can-Opener-P-51/dp/B0078WMSZ8
I really love these, but you'll have to be willing to learn how to get good at using them.
Here are some recommendations. If you are doing batoning and splitting, I would recommend something with a thick spine (and learning how to do it correctly). I wouldn't open cans with my knife because it's a poor tool choice for that and there are plenty of dirt cheap can openers.
Here are a few options:
KA Bar Becker companion in 1095 steel
Ontario Rat 3 in 1095
Morakniv Companion Heavy Duty carbon blade
cheap US army can openers so you don't damage your knife or hands opening cans
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These are some good high carbon blades in a variety of prices. I do recommend buying one you can feel to get a good idea if the grip is right, but this should give you some variety of makes and what they offer. These are all black anodized coatings which will help keep rust away. My preference is for a knife in the 7 inch length range for chopping, no serrations (pain to upkeep and don't cut, they rip) and a neutral finish because black knives are hard to find if you drop it in the dark. NEVER buy a knife that isn't full tang.
Go out and get a feel for handles, blade shapes and lengths and try what you can borrow before making a decision.
I like many of your choices. Some of my recent purchases not included in your list, some quite a bit under $25:
Made in USA Can Opener (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007DK6SG0/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_Bnh0Db0Z0CWWD
Is this it?
https://www.amazon.com/Left-Handed-Manual-Opener-Orange/dp/B00RDPZFIM
I haven't tried that one, but I did buy this OXO one a few years ago and it's still going strong. And it works so much better than any other one I've ever had.
http://www.amazon.com/OXO-58081-SteeL-Can-Opener/dp/B00004OCMM/ref=sr_1_3?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1409188811&sr=1-3&keywords=oxo+can+opener
Protip: Use these to open those pesky packages.
Get one of these. Totally manual, easy to use, absolute beasts that can be used to open your tins and then as a bludgeon against the zombie hordes.
OXO Good Grips Smooth Edge Can Opener https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000079XW2/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_4bCiub10X72Y8
This is a really old thread, but I recommend this one: http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Smooth-Opener/dp/B000079XW2
I had pretty much the same problem as you. I had a can opener that had been going strong for 20+ years, but it was all metal and was getting rusted. I eventually threw it out and got another metal can opener. I tried to open a large can with it, and it basically crapped out on it. Frustrated that I had already thrown away my 20 year old can opener, I decided to get one that I would be able to keep for 20 more years again.
I was thinking more of the smooth edge style openers that don't cut the can, they release the factory seal.
Something like this
If you are worried about the sharp edges then get a can opener that doesn't leave them like this.
https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Smooth-Opener/dp/B000079XW2
It takes the lids off by separating the seam instead of cutting the metal. leaves a smooth edge that is safe for your fingers. It also is a lot cheaper and should last a long time.
This one?
OXO Good Grips Smooth Edge Can Opener https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000079XW2/
Use a side-cutting can opener to take the first top off.Then open as normal.
Has anybody every tried using a traditional can opener (or a fancy can opener) to achieve this on a normal can? It's something I've been thinking about for awhile.
Here you go. Now go find that special someone!
How about $8? https://smile.amazon.com/Safe-Opener-GoodCook-11834-Rust-Resistant/dp/B000AX13US/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1535899569&sr=8-3&keywords=safety+can+opener
This is the one I have. A bit expensive but so worth it.
Well if you still can't find your can opener, you should get one of these. They're absolutely magical.
Get a big can of soup and a smooth-edge can opener. Open the can, cook the soup, and eat said soup. Rinse out the can and superglue the lid back in place. Stab the lid with a utility knife or an old kitchen knife to make a blade-sized slot. And there you have it--safe blade disposal for the next several years.
When it finally fills up, double-check that the lid is on tight, put some tape across the slot, and chuck it in your recycling bin. You might want to confirm that your recycling provider can accept an aluminum can full of steel blades, but any recycling facility that has moderately-recent sorting technology should be able to handle it just fine. Some people also suggest that you attach a piece of tape with a warning message written on it ("Warning: contains sharp blades," or something to that effect).
By the way, you should check out this sub's wiki. It covers this very subject, plus a lot of other common questions that new folks in often have.
Wow. That guy's pretty good with that can opener. Either way at $14 or 4 for $5 (P51 found on amazon), they're obselete in the face of these easy-open cans. Here's the one I bought (closer to $15):
https://www.amazon.com/ZYLISS-Lock-Opener-Lifter-Magnet/dp/B000HK03HI?ref_=bl_dp_s_web_2581520011
ZYLISS Lock N' Lift Can Opener with Lid Lifter Magnet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HK03HI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_48EvDb72W0HFT
This changed me.
The Zyliss one is pretty good:
http://www.amazon.com/Zyliss-20362-Lock-n-Lift-Manual-Opener/dp/B000HK03HI/ref=sr_1_6?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1317657824&sr=1-6
Can openers and citrus squeezers. I recommend these
ZYLISS Lock N' Lift Can Opener with Lid Lifter Magnet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HK03HI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_U6IhDb3J4PZWJ
Chef'n FreshForce Citrus Juicer (Lemon) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002XOB0P0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Z7IhDbQWEWW49
I got my juicer for $15. Not sure why they pumped the price up so high.
I love this canopener. I have wrist issues and struggled with them, this one is super easy. You put it on a can like normal, but when you squeeze the things together they lock shut so all you have to do is turn the knob. Don't go for the ones that cut around the side of the can, those legit are dangerous and you also can't use lid covers.
I've had a Zyliss can opener for almost 10 years and it still works as well today as it did when I got it.
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Hopefully these ones on Amazon are still as good as they used to be.
ZYLISS Lock N' Lift Can Opener with Lid Lifter Magnet, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HK03HI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Z8OmybK4S6ME7
I've found the locking type work the best and last the longest. My mom has had one for 10+ years and my wife and I got one when we got married, still working great.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000HK03HI/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1474975403&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=Zyliss&dpPl=1&dpID=41AuQzeuOdL&ref=plSrch
> vintage cabinet-mounted models
They are still made
Wall mount at least will save your wrist.
Naw.. You want OG can opener? Here you go This thing was the best can opener I ever used. It locked the can in once you closed it and you could walk away from it with the can hanging on to do something else if you wanted to. Was fast too. Shit, now I may have to buy one. Haven't thought about this in years.
I have the Zyliss can opener that works pretty much exactly the same (and is under $15, though I actually found one cheaper than that at Whole Foods - go figure). Really, there is no reason you wouldn't want one of these over a traditional can opener that give you can lids with razor-sharp edges. Highly recommend it. Seriously.
You can even replace the lid on the can after opening, so it's great when you open a can and empty half of it, and then just slap on the lid and throw it in the fridge.
But then the sharp edge is all around the opened lip of the can?
Btw, I remember these "safety can" openers like 10+ years ago that would wedge in between the seal and sort of pry the can open. All the edges were blunt.
Oh here, I found one:
https://www.amazon.com/ZYLISS-Smooth-Safety-Opener-White/dp/B000UERTYQ
My kitchen is pretty full of various devices. Let's see:
This Nogent is by far the best can opener I've ever owned. It's so easy to use even with massive cans or tiny ones like tomato paste.
I got one of these can openers. It leaves a smooth finish so you don't cut yourself. Being left handed I found it easier to use then conventional ones
I use a relatively small Nogent can opener. There is a cutting blade instead of the more common cutting wheel. This leaves the lid edge more jagged. Perhaps a problem if used by a child. I store it on a magnet fixed to the side of cabinet.
https://www.amazon.com/Nogent-Classic-Service-Manual-Opener/dp/B001E05WQM/ref=pd_sim_79_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B001E05WQM&pd_rd_r=BTQ9WR7XD1JGEMGHBDX8&pd_rd_w=jfY73&pd_rd_wg=AQhmr&refRID=BTQ9WR7XD1JGEMGHBDX8&dpID=41vPfgPrKFL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=detail&th=1
I have this one.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001E05WQM/
> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001E05WQM
Any issues with rust? Some of the reviews mention rust. It sounds like you need to keep it dry.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001E05WQM/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I've used this for a while. I'm impressed so far.
I can't speak to a jar opener, but this: https://www.amazon.ca/Chefn-EzSqueeze-One-Handed-Opener-Meringue/dp/B002XUUSFC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1519600958&sr=8-2&keywords=one+handed+can+opener is the can opener we have and my seven year old son (full left hand amputee) can operate it very successfully. The magnet at the front is perfect for lifting the lid out of the can and frankly I never want another can opener now that we've got this one and I currently have two functioning hands.
Something similar for jars would be awesome, though.
Another amazon find:
One-Handed Can Opener
No electric parts. Basically works like a regular can opener, but uses a squeezing motion instead of a twisting motion, so you can operate it with one hand.
Edit: One of the pictures shows a second hand, but I am pretty sure that it just to show that it opens up for easy of cleaning. You can probably use a table edge to help you pry it open.
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:
Some thing like this maybe?
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.
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
I did some cave surveys for endangered bats in February. I got to see two species of bats that I have never seen before so that was pretty cool.
Link
Sigma
2 Pack Survival Kit Can Opener, Military, P-51 Model by CHINA TOPS http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005IDQW3S/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_sw-htb1R1RB51
Happy Birthday! I recently celebrated the fourth anniversary of when I turned 22.
These survival / military can openers are cheap cheap cheap!
Huh. Turns out I do have something that fits the bill on my list.
survival kit can opener, $2.24
~scouring to see if I have anything closer to $2.37~
Edit: Not Prime, though. Damn.
Gotta say first that I like the Part 1/B thing.
Also, didn't realize it was an extra special pi day until I read this.
With that being said, this is my closest item to $3.14.
And this is probably the most science-y thing I've got.
Thanks for such a thorough reply!
> First thing you will need is a chest freezer to convert. When looking for a freezer I recommend going and seeing them in person - bring some cardboard that’s been cut to the sizes of kegs plus one inch. A half barrel is 16” diameter - Quarter barrel is 11” - Sixth barrel is 9”. I’d recommend cutting 2-3 of each so you can see how many combinations you can put together. Maybe you want to fit a half barrel and two sixth barrels or 3 quarter barrels - remember we are looking at possible future use not just the wedding. You may want to keep a backup in the keezer to have it ready to go - unless you have a secondary cooler location.
I've read elsewhere about the cardboard cutout technique, planning on doing this at Sears, Lowes and Best buy in the coming days. Sears and Lowes have a few 5-7cu freezers in the $170-$200 range (Kenmore and Idylis seem to be the ones in that price range), and I'm hoping one will have the right mixture of footprint, running cost and reviews. Great point about mixing sizes too - it will make sense to keep a spare in there in case we run out of one type of beer while we have guests.
> Once you’ve got the freezer chosen we need to make sure it is the right temperature - for this we need a temperature controller. This is the most common style but if buying new I’d recommend this as it looks nicer and you can eventually build it into the collar if you’d like.
Second one looks good - will likely build it into the collar first day. Was suggested this by another poster - any opinions on it?
> You need a CO2 tank - most kits don’t come with this and you need it. Really any size you find will work - you can either store it in the freezer or next to it. If you get one that is short enough you can put it on the shelf in the freezer that usually just ends up being wasted space. It should be kept upright though.
From looking around it seems people go for 5lb minimum, so I was budgeting Beverage Factory's 5 lb. Aluminum Co2 Tank at $56.95 - I've checked Craigslist locally as well as Ebay and I'm not improving on that price. They do sell a 2.5 lb. Aluminum Co2 Tank but at $55.99 I'm not seeing the advantage other than it saving me 4.25" in height, although I guess I should check see if that's the difference between getting it on the shelf or not.
> Once you’ve got the freezer, temperature controller, and CO2 tank you can use the starter kits. Between the two that you linked the only difference is the addition of a line cleaner and a drip tray. Both of those can be purchased in the future and for home set ups with the volume you’ll likely use you can get away with just replacing the lines every once in a while.
> I recommend spending the bit extra for stainless steel faucets. The chrome eventually wears off and brass isn’t good for beer. Perlicks are the style of faucet that are front closing instead of rear closing. There are a lot of benefits to them (including easier cleaning) and if you don’t mind the bit extra go for them instead of a standard stainless steel faucet.
The two I linked are much the same save the extras as you say. Looking back at the kits they have that come without cleaner and tray, the difference I see between the $164.99 Standard and the $229.99 Premium kit is the addition of stainless steel perlick faucets - there is an option to build your own kit with them, and there the difference between faucets is $29, so why the kits are $65 apart, I have no idea. I've emailed them to ask as it makes no sense to me.
> You’ll need an S coupler for your Heineken and Amstel kegs - swapping is easy but you do need a different coupler. Here I’d recommend adding wing nuts instead of hex nuts - it’ll make taking them on and off the coupler easier. Basically you just won’t need any tools.
That's a great tip, thanks!
> In my experience the pricing it roughly the same in a kit or individually - for me it’s easier to customize when I pick things individually though.
I can definitely see the advantage, but I think at my starter level I'm happier to go with the kit to ensure I have all the nuts etc that I might miss out on if buying seperately.
Thanks again, I really appreciate you taking the time to reply.
Edit: Another question while I think of it - I've seen a few people put fans inside the keezer to encourage airflow - would you reccomend this?
What /bodobeers said. I just bought an igloo 5.1 cuft chest freezer just for fermentation. (My bigger chest freezer is being turned into a keezer.) Got a slightly dinged one from Home Depot for ~$130, new ones are~$160-200 depending on brand. You can go with a 3cuft chest freezer (about same price, less space width wise than 5.1), but you will have to make a collar for it to fit carboy+airlock due to the hump. you can get the plugin Inkbird controller for around ~$30-40 for a cheaper temp controller with doesn't require wiring. If you want to be more precise with the Inkbird though, you will also need a heating element. If you don't mind it being off by 5 or degrees then you are ok with cold side only. I have one of the more expensive Johnson Controllers that are pretty precise with just cold side for my fermenter, and an Inkbird for my bigger keezer build for I'm not as concerned about exact temperature with the keezer.
Pre-wired Inkbird
Johnson Controller for reference
Ranco link to buy: Amazon
Johnson's link to buy: Amazon
Sure, an easy way to deal with that is a Johnson temperature control unit. You plug the freezer into it, plug it into the wall, set the desired temp on the unit, run the temperature probe attached to the unit down into the freezer, and when it senses the freezer getting too warm, it turns on the power until it's back down to temp, then cuts it off again. More technically inclined people hardwire a panel directly into the freezer itself, but this method works quite well.
It is stupid how much better this $10 can opener is every others i've had before.
They still make the good can openers. They make them in the US with good quality metal. EZ-DUZ-IT. I think they actually bought the old Swing-Away factory.
I've had the same experience! I think a big thing is that there is a lot of moisture in your kitchen, and the gears on your can opener are becoming rusty and not spinning right. I've had issues with every can opener until I bought this one: https://www.amazon.com/EZ-DUZ-3028-Deluxe-Opener-Grips/dp/B0071OUJDQ
EZ Duz it is what swing a way used to be, still made in USA.
Any that are stainless steel should last you a long while. I have this one from Magic Chef: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01LX1OC2Q . The one most recommended on this sub is the EZ-DUZ-IT 3028. https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0071OUJDQ
https://smile.amazon.com/EZ-DUZ-3028-Deluxe-Opener-Grips/dp/B0071OUJDQ/
http://www.amazon.com/EZ-DUZ-IT-3028-Deluxe-Opener-Grips/dp/B0071OUJDQ
so is that can opener truly bifl quality?
http://www.amazon.com/EZ-DUZ-IT-3028-Deluxe-Opener-Grips/dp/B0071OUJDQ (affiliate link stripped out)
I am so tired of cheap damned can openers.
Yay! I love contests! :)
Anyways, I need this. Everytime I go grocery shopping, I have to try and keep away from canned goods that require a can opener because mine broke about 2 week ago. I've been looking for a good one near me, but none of the places I've checked seem to carry to them.
Chuck Finley! Thanks for the contest! :)
Sorry, the confusion made me screw up my earlier message and contradict myself. I should have said that the EZ-DUZ-IT seems to be the current American-made one. My mistake.
I bought this a month ago and it's great: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0071OUJDQ/
https://www.amazon.com/P-38-Can-Opener-P-51/dp/B0078WMSZ8
You can find these can openers at military surplus and camping/outdoors shops:
https://www.amazon.com/P-38-Can-Opener-P-51/dp/B0078WMSZ8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481038615&sr=8-1&keywords=Military+can+opener
Cuts down on weight. They're effective and if you grab a couple they can be stowed in a few places so when you lose one, there's another in the first compartment of your bag that you check.
http://www.amazon.com/P-38-Can-Opener-P-51/dp/B0078WMSZ8
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
P-38 Can Opener and P-51 Can Opener https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0078WMSZ8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_.O3zyb5SYPJRV
I've been using this one for three years: [Made in USA Can Opener] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007DK6SG0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_.7VGybECADMMP)
I bought the previous version of this one and it's built like a tank. I dunno if the changes are better or worse
https://www.amazon.com/Made-USA-Can-Opener-Black/dp/B007DK6SG0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1540878718&sr=8-3&keywords=can+opener+america
Also, I got a pack of 10 P38's for like 3-5 dollars on Ebay, can't hurt to have them as backups
Can't speak to exactly how long it will last but I bought this almost a year ago. It is made in the US, it's all heavy steel and feels super substantial
edit: apparently it's an EZ-DUZ-IT but not branded as such. That doesn't change my thoughts on the product
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"
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
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
They're the worst. This is the left-handed can opener I have and it works great! (I do find the color to be a little ugly but what can you do)
My quality of life has sky rocketed after my mom got me one of these for my borthday.
Here you go.
all of these have bent. they work for about half of a can, takes a bout 5 min, and then it bends and doesnt work anymore. bought this instead. ive had it for a year and a half with no problems. and its made in america.
A BIFL can opener? You're dreaming. I went through 3 different openers in less than a year. The fancy Farber ware one broke in the first month. The wooden Rachel Ray one rusted and the thingy holding it together came off. And one of the all metal ones had the turn thingy break off. So far this one is still going strong. Good Cook Classic Safe Cut Can Opener https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000AX13US