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BoomerD

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We got a couple of Swing Away canopeners for wedding gifts in 197
Agreed, that's why I got one of these:

Moving parts can't break if there's no moving parts!
We received a couple of SwingAway can openers for wedding gifts in 1975…we still have them…but they’re in a box in the garage. We changed to these about 10 years ago:


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So much better…and easier on my arthritis.
 
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pmv

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Interesting. I need to look into those...who knew one could learn something actually useful from the Hume thread.

[Edit] to be clear, I mean the can-openers, not the whiskey and vodka. Though might investigate those also.
 
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skyking

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Military like P38?
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[DHT]Osiris

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Why use that at like 40x the cost of a p38? (I think I paid 4 for$1 or .25 each)
Well, the size is a lot more comfortable to use, and I'm only every going to buy one so the cost difference is negligible over the lifetime of the product.

It's only $11, if that's going to break your bank you probably need to be opening cans with rocks.
 
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lxskllr

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I used to use a p38 but switched to a Swiss army knife. My old one finally wore out enough to replace it, and using it as a kitchen utility tool gets more life out of it. I prefer it anyway.
 

JEDI

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Well, the size is a lot more comfortable to use, and I'm only every going to buy one so the cost difference is negligible over the lifetime of the product.

It's only $11, if that's going to break your bank you probably need to be opening cans with rocks.
It's called throwing $away.
If a $0.25 item does the same thing as a $11 item , then im getting the .25 item.

You answer says the $11 item is not the same for you. You're willing to pay more for it being more comfortable, which is a good reason.
 
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kage69

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Sure, you just need some plywood, then you're good.

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It can be done, not by fuckwits or amateurs though. A seasoned fried turkey might be my favorite way to do it. Dry rub/spatchcock action is great too, comes with the bonus of being terrible at both setting your house on fire and sending people to the burn unit.