Swing Away Can Opener with Ergonomic Handle

Pros: Five year guarantee, cushioned handles, durable
Cons: Rusts if put in dishwasher

One thing I've never liked and never used is an electric can opener. Many of my friends wonder why ...

Pros: Comfortable handles and solid construction.
Cons: Wish it could open tight lids, too.

Some things are difficult to improve upon. They start out well-designed, sturdily made, and do exactly what they were designed for, and do it well. The Swing Away Can Opener is just such a product, and one I have been happy with for at least 30...

Pros: Easy to use, ergonomic handles, durable
Cons: It ain't the latest in modern technology

Even though I have plenty of modern kitchen appliances, I've always resisted the idea of getting an electric can opener. Somehow it just didn't seem right to pry open a can full of goodies without having to cut the top off with a manual can opener. I've ...

Pros: Easy to use, works great, 5 yr. guarantee!
Cons: Cutting wheels will rust if put in dishwasher.

One of the kitchen utensils I have had since I've been married is the Swing Away Can Opener With Ergonomic Handle. It has been very reliable and has also lasted longer than I would have ever imagined, over 20 years! Swing Away Can ...

Pros: easy to turn crank, cuts in perfect circles, latches on easily
Cons: large, isn't an edgeless can opener

Most of my life I've used an electric can opener. I'd been trained to think of them as more efficient and much less of a hassle than an old fashioned hand crank opener. From the workout I got when I was forced to use my mom's old handheld opener this was ...

Pros: Easy to use, majorly durable.
Cons: Rusts a little with moisture, doesn't cook for you, too.

When I was in the process of dividing up “marital property” during my divorce, I spent a lot of time on the phone with my impending ex, who was living in Germany and unable to lend that hand I’m sure he SO wanted to lend.  One ...

Pros: Easy to use and very reliable
Cons: Not as fast as electric

Our family went thru so many electric can openers that I've lost count. Many have features that I really loved, but they just didn't seem to last much more than a year. (Some not even that long!) I gave up! I went back to the old fashioned hand held ...