Has anyone found a really good can opener?

[glen]

They always seem to be bent, or broken, with dull blades and handles that come off.
Some slicce into the side of the can, making a less sharp edge when the lid comes off.
Folks here are analytical consumers, so I bet folks here have found some better options.

 

[spidey07]

Oxo good grips. Last one you'll buy.

 

[BoomerD]

Old school Swing-away.

We have two of them that are over 35 years old. They could possibly use new cutting wheels, but otherwise, they work as well now as they did when they were brand new.

 

[Jumpem]

Oxo good grips. Last one you'll buy.

This.

http://www.oxo.com/p-405-smooth-edge-can-opener.aspx

 

[SandEagle]

I married one

 

[theflyingpig]

This.

http://www.oxo.com/p-405-smooth-edge-can-opener.aspx

Yup. This is the Macbook Pro of can openers. It's superior in every conceivable way. Everyone knows this.

 

[PsiStar]

This ... my 92 y/o mother uses routinely, if she uses it ... anyone can

 

[IronWing]

Old school Swing-away.

We have two of them that are over 35 years old. They could possibly use new cutting wheels, but otherwise, they work as well now as they did when they were brand new.

Yep. Ours is 24 years old and in great shape.

 

[Nintendesert]

I prefer to just buy everything with an easy open top.

 

[Triumph]

This is a personal pet peeve of mine. We are so accustomed to being a throw-away society, that companies make things throw away that have absolutely no discernible reason to be made so. Plastic cups, paper plates, one time use items, sure. Cars and electronics which get outdated and see wear and tear, ok. But why the hell is an ice cream scoop made so shittily that it bends when trying to scoop frozen ice cream? Am I supposed to replace my ice cream scooper on a 3 year rotation? Why did my can opener bend after opening it's 500'th beer? Why can't people make things with some modicum of pride? I know the answer, but I don't have to like it. It's not only pathetic, it's bad for the earth.

 

[Leros]

This is a personal pet peeve of mine. We are so accustomed to being a throw-away society, that companies make things throw away that have absolutely no discernible reason to be made so. Plastic cups, paper plates, one time use items, sure. Cars and electronics which get outdated and see wear and tear, ok. But why the hell is an ice cream scoop made so shittily that it bends when trying to scoop frozen ice cream? Am I supposed to replace my ice cream scooper on a 3 year rotation? Why did my can opener bend after opening it's 500'th beer? Why can't people make things with some modicum of pride? I know the answer, but I don't have to like it. It's not only pathetic, it's bad for the earth.

Because you bought the $3 ice cream scoop instead of the $8 ice cream scoop. You get what you pay for.

 

[feralkid]

Because you bought the $3 ice cream scoop instead of the $8 ice cream scoop. You get what you pay for.

Absolutely.

Quality is still out there; you simply need to choose wisely.

 

[PsiStar]

and price is definitely the metric to judge quality by

 

[IronWing]

Absolutely.

Quality is still out there; you simply need to choose wisely.

Not with ice cream scoops. They all crap now. You can get the two part ones that break in the middle or the one piece ones that are made of reject material from a Chinese fishing weight factory. I'd happily pay good money for a good scoop but they re simply not to be had at any price.

 

[shortylickens]

Oxo good grips. Last one you'll buy.

I came in specifically to say this.

 

[BoomerD]

Not with ice cream scoops. They all crap now. You can get the two part ones that break in the middle or the one piece ones that are made of reject material from a Chinese fishing weight factory. I'd happily pay good money for a good scoop but they re simply not to be had at any price.

We've had our Schwan's ice cream spade for well over 20 years...and it's showing zero signs of failure.

 

[spacelord]

Yup. This is the Macbook Pro of can openers. It's superior in every conceivable way. Everyone knows this.

OXO Looks same in function as our Pampered Chef one. Works great, and no sharp edges. If it works as well as the pampered Chef, then OXO looks good.

regarding the ice cream scoops..
We've had this Zyliss one for years. its effin solid and does a great job.
http://www.amazon.com/Zyliss-71372-Ice-Cream-Ergonomic-Plastic/dp/B00008TAB2

 

[IronWing]

We've had our Schwan's ice cream spade for well over 20 years...and it's showing zero signs of failure.

Do they still make them? The same way? Link to said scoop?

 

[spidey07]

This is a personal pet peeve of mine. We are so accustomed to being a throw-away society, that companies make things throw away that have absolutely no discernible reason to be made so. Plastic cups, paper plates, one time use items, sure. Cars and electronics which get outdated and see wear and tear, ok. But why the hell is an ice cream scoop made so shittily that it bends when trying to scoop frozen ice cream? Am I supposed to replace my ice cream scooper on a 3 year rotation? Why did my can opener bend after opening it's 500'th beer? Why can't people make things with some modicum of pride? I know the answer, but I don't have to like it. It's not only pathetic, it's bad for the earth.

Don't buy crap china made stuff then. You generally get what you pay for. I put generally in quotes on purpose. I make certain when it comes to kitchen stuffs to pay for things that last a lifetime if not more.

And a can opener is one of them.

 

[HAL9000]

 

[Fritzo]

I just use an under counter electric can opener. Had my Black & Decker one for 5 years now.

 

[Iron Woode]

I use one of those side cut types made by Starfrit. Its been working great since 2007.

http://www.starfrit.com/Products/kitchen/Kitchen Gadgets/CanOpeners/93208.aspx?img=2&sc_lang=en-CA

I bought the red one.

 

[Demo24]

Mine is similar to the Oxo one, and it side 'cuts'. It doesn't seem to cut as simply pry the lid away from the body where they glue it together. I'll never buy one that you punch in as this way is sooo much cleaner and less of a hassle as you never have to dig the lid out.

 

[BoomerD]

Do they still make them? The same way? Link to said scoop?

I don't know if they still make them or not. Our Schwan's driver gave our to us at Christmas way back when...Googling doesn't show any current promotions or availability.

 

[shortylickens]

Do they still make them? The same way? Link to said scoop?

I have two words for you!

Bed, Bath, and Beyond.