Need can opener recommendation.

[Fred D]

I haven't been having very good luck with simple hand held can openers lately, so I thought this would be a great place to ask.
All I need is something that's not going to wear out in less then a month or two, as has been my experience lately.
Something basic in the $20 or less price range?

 

[redrako]

2-1/2 years ago I took a chance on an EZ-DUZ-IT Deluxe Can Opener I found on Amazon. I use it often and it still works wonderfully.

Nothing fancy just a beefy version of the can opener that was screwed to the door jam of my mother's kitchen in the 60's and 70's, As a bonus it's American made.

Robot Check

P.S. Apparently there is a 'new version', I have the old version.

 

[Fred D]

2-1/2 years ago I took a chance on an EZ-DUZ-IT Deluxe Can Opener I found on Amazon. I use it often and it still works wonderfully.

Nothing fancy just a beefy version of the can opener that was screwed to the door jam of my mother's kitchen in the 60's and 70's, As a bonus it's American made.

Robot Check

P.S. Apparently there is a 'new version', I have the old version.

Thank you, I'll check that one out!
I also remember those can openers from back then, they seemed to last forever.

 

[Tommy Tutone]

Another option is the OXO handheld opener. Under $20, large easy turn rubber grip, and the lid comes off with a smooth edge..

 

[Alacrity59]

My folks had the wall mounted Swing-A-Way back in the sixties. I've got the sit in a drawer version as backup for power failures. Seems as well built as the ancient version.

 

[Fred D]

My folks had the wall mounted Swing-A-Way back in the sixties. I've got the sit in a drawer version as backup for power failures. Seems as well built as the ancient version.

I wish they still made those.

 

[GeronimoWSB]

We have a good electric side opener one. The ez duz it is a good one , used one before. I prefer manual ones. Find a Shelby p38 or bigger p40 can opener as a back up as well. Love them.

 

[Fred D]

We have a good electric side opener one. The ez duz it is a good one , used one before. I prefer manual ones. Find a Shelby p38 or bigger p40 can opener as a back up as well. Love them.

Good idea for the back up openers, I ordered a four pack of Shelby p51 just now.

 

[Tirvine]

We got a Good Cook can opener in 1976. It still looks and works like new.

 

[GeronimoWSB]

Good idea for the back up openers, I ordered a four pack of Shelby p51 just now.

My mistake I had the wrong nomenclature.

 

[simon1]

I have an old Ekco Miracle Can Opener from when I was a kid that still works like a champ. But it's only been a couple of years since I was a kid.

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[Old-Fashioned Coughy Pot]

@Fred D There are wall mounted Swing Away openers available on the 'Bay & Amazon. Just type that into the search engine of the site.

 

[DoctorShavegood]

I have an old Ekco Miracle Can Opener from when I was a kid that still works like a champ. But it's only been a couple of years since I was a kid.

Vintage Ekco Miracle Can Bottle Opener Hook Gear Turn Key - Etsy

Vintage Ekco Miracle Can Bottle Opener Hook Gear Turn Key - Item is preowned - Item is in very good used condition, mild wear - Please see all photos as they are part of the description - I gladly refund shipping overages greater than $2 ** For more vintage clothing, home decor, vinyl, books, and

www.etsy.com

BS.

 

[FarmerTan]

@Fred D There are wall mounted Swing Away openers available on the 'Bay & Amazon. Just type that into the search engine of the site.

Let's not talk about those. I have one my lovely War Department bought and I have yet to install it. I'm in trouble...

 

[Mempho]

+1 for OXO. I've had one for ten years.

 

[Fred D]

My mistake I had the wrong nomenclature.

I didn't even think that, I just figured they only had the p38 and p51 in stock, or perhaps the p40 was no longer sold.
By the way, thanks again for the tip, I hadn't even thought of those as a backup.

 

[oc_in_fw]

https://www.amazon.com/Swing-Way-6090-Crank-Opener/dp/B001CD77VO

 

[razorboi]

You can't go wrong with a vintage Swing-a-Way, wall-mount or hand-held. They're built like a tank and virtually indestructible.
I can't speak to the new ones though, probably made in China.
They used to make a left-handed version ages ago, but finding any left-handed opener to-day will be a challenge.
I could not recommend any electric. I find them to be a study in frustration.

 

[Cal]

I purchased this little beauty about a decade ago. Fabulous, nothing else required.

It opens huge and tiny cans with ease, leaving NO SHARP EDGES anywhere.

 

[Fred D]

Thanks to all for the suggestions, I went with an OXO, and a 4 pack of the Shelby p51 openers for back up.