7 Can Openers Compared!

[@davenothere6957]

Having lost the use of my left hand after a stroke the one handed opener from Amazon was a Godsend! Love it.

[@therickster1011]

Me too.

[@loknloll]

If you weren't eating canned food you wouldn't have had a stroke

[@t-revstastetube8900]

Have you tried automatic can openers? those might be even easier. Also update please did you get the one handed one to try? Just wondering

[@t-revstastetube8900]

@@loknloll that's quite rude bro

[@therickster1011]

@@t-revstastetube8900 The automatic was a no-go. It would've been easier with two hands and eventually you were going to run into a "power" problem. The one handed has been great with not one problem. PS. I bought two to have one as a back-up in case anything went wrong.

[@pinkoknitter1421]

I have been using an OXO can opener for 7 or 8 years now, and I love it. I move the handle as I turn the crank and it's nearly effortless to use. I also have a decade's-old Swingline that I used for many years--all metal except the vinyl covers on the handles, but I stopped using it once I got the OXO.

[@ultraiceage3681]

That's right ppl we all just watch a 17 minute video of James opening cans lol but he is so good its worth it lol great vid man

[@gregormiller4037]

He knows the Day of Reckoning is coming. Did you ever watch the film "The Day The Earth Stood Still" ? and thought, this will never happen? :)

[@lindabuck2777]

I’m actually in the market for a new one! Lol I actually HAVE a life couple minutes for him...yeah!

[@roodboy606]

I like how you’re on a first name basis with the man

[@wishyouwere1974]

I was just thinking the same thing!

[@fluffycritter]

I'm stoned, what's your excuse?

[@michaelrafferty660]

I have been using smooth edge for a long time now. I never have sharp metal from the cans and that is important to me. I find the $10 version at my local grocery store works well and last a long time.

[@georgehickman648]

I'm left handed, I've ploughed through many different openers. They either wouldn't go on the tin or didn't like working anti clockwise. I now own an electric one!

[@clevelandcbi]

An ax is slightly messier, but a lot more fun.

[@darryl1279]

clevelandcbi I hit a can of spray paint and went to the hospital doing that...

[@cassandralibertywest4310]

LOL.

[@clevelandcbi]

The "rattle thing" is usually a cheap marble or just a scrap piece of steel. Like Rodney, I had to know. I was 6 at the time though 🙄

[@PongoXBongo]

Not as messy as a messer. ;)

[@PongoXBongo]

@@georgespell9606 Ah, I see you too are a lumberjacker, baby. ;)

[@zappawoman5183]

The Jolly Green Giant is a Plant Sim! It always makes me smile when you use other items you've reviewed (like the nanotowel) in previous videos. I think the squeezing can opener would make my hand painfully crampy.

[@Mountaindewdewable]

You’re like the guy from the math problems buying weird numbers of can openers and green chilis

[@PURGRuthlessYT1]

James bought 40 cans of food, but he has only 7 can openers. How many can he open in 10 minutes?

[@predatorhousepet4395]

James has 40 cans of food and 3 can openers that can open cans at a constant rate of 2 cans per minute and 4 can openers that can open cans at a constant rate of 3 cans per minute. How long does it take James and 6 of his friends to open all 40 cans assuming they all start at the same time? How many cans are they able to open in 5 minutes?

[@AndrewTJackson]

Oh lol!! Have a like!

[@robin31165]

Predatorhousepet well, you are rated #1 for best comment! A nice little riddle. How many cans can James and his friends open while traveling west at 60 mph on train?

[@catchdaweasel]

I've always used a regular can opener sideways and it does the smooth edge thing awesomely.

[@Lapeerphoto]

All soft edge opener all the way, for my house. Even put on in the Car bug-out-bag, and Camping gear. I got a battery powered one for the kitchen - Making chili (9 cans) the battery power saves time. DO other prep while the cans are being opened. :D Great review - I've been through a few different models to find good one. I'm going to check out that $35 job!

[@shawbros]

Smooth edge can openers are the best. The lid cut with a smooth edge can opener can be put back on top of the can (for use as a temporary cover), but cans opened with a conventional can opener cannot.

[@hanzdowndabest8727]

Thanks for adding to our worlds trash for a neddless item

[@robwalton2007]

@@shawbros Good point about the smooth edge can openers. BUT, one disadvantage they also have is, because the edge of the lid is on the outside of the can, you can't use the lid to drain liquid from a can. You can do this with a conventional can opener where the edge of the lid is on the inside of the can.

[@shawbros]

@@robwalton2007 No, you can still drain the majority of the liquid, by holding the can with one hand, and the lid with the other, turn it over at about a 45 degree angle, and just slightly open the lid until the water flows out.

[@BrittMFH]

Thank you, James. I've been on a hunt for a decent can opener, and your review was very helpful!

[@dmentegp6165]

I never though that a can openers comparison could entertain me... but my fever it's high and i'm thankful to have this video for kill some time x_x greetings from canary islands and i totally go with that last smooth can opener.

[@adrianvictoria8674]

As I finish up my senior year of high school I have come to realize that I’ve devoted my last 2 semesters to watching all the seasons to hardcore pawn and can opener reviews.

[@phdyer7717]

I love the easy squeeze as I only have use of one hand and yes it’s my left hand. Do admit sometimes you have to go round a couple of times

[@Sarlacc_]

You didn't test the classic swing-a-way can opener. Those things are all metal and never wear out. Your #1 kitchenaid is one drop onto a hard tile floor away from breaking.

[@IMDARKFIRE007]

Having lost the use of his right hand due to cancer, anything one handed is a great gift for my dad...especially after hearing it can be used left handed. That sucker is an instant buy for me.

[@jcee8493]

I had a KitchenAid opener and when it fell apart after about 5 years I went through a few of the cheapie ones and I hated them, they hurt to use. I found one of the $35 soft openers for a whopping $3.50 at my local hardware store and I love it. I have limited use of my hands and I have no problem with this opener and it's great if you don't use everything in the can, you can put the top back on and it closes well. The only thing I have to go back to the old opener for is tuna since you can't squeeze out the juice with the larger rim lid.

[@Bob-kl8ph]

I just watched a 18 minute video about can openers *I REGRET NOTHING*

[@malachi9898]

Bob this is your life. Watching can opener videos. Enjoy.

[@peterkatznelson12]

Starfrit smoothe edge can opener I’ve been using it for 15+ years! Still works as if new. Easy too, though piercing the can is a bit hard but no problem.🙏🏻

[@dawnmeier2834]

That one works like a hand exercise work out.

[@DetroitBleachWings]

I have a pampered chef smooth edge can opener and I'll never use another can opener again. It's so smooth and doesn't need a lot of effort

[@WintrBorn]

Chili's Mom That's what I have, too. It's going on 20 years of abuse with a family of 5, so I'm going to call it good. And I can use it left handed.

[@android927]

For manual can openers i prefer the soft-edge type because i find it easier to get the lid off the can. However, the can opener i usually use is an automatic one (normal type, not soft edge) with a built in magnet that causes the lid to stay behind when the can is removed. Another benefit of the soft-edge type is that the lid can be placed back on top of the can after it has been removed, which makes it ideal if you don't want to use the contents of the can all at once.

[@Juhheli]

KZbin algorithm: hmm hes been watching alot of music videos maybe i should recommend him some more Me: watches a can opener video at 1 am Algorithm: alright i quit

[@denischabriddell986]

😂😂

[@SarahLizDoan]

Lol me, too except it’s 3am

[@michaelsnell2945]

I have one those side/smooth opening ones, from Pampered Chef. I've been using it for at least 10yrs, and I absolutely love it!

[@iamfuturetrunks]

We got the EZ squeeze one a while back and comparing it to all the other can openers we have used in the past it seemed a lot better. Especially with people I know that are left handed. It was so good I ended up buying another one for the other kitchen. Instead of twisting your wrist over and over again, you get a good grip work out with the ezsqueeze. Plus you don't have to rush to open the can by squeezing really fast over and over again. I guess if your in a hurry and need to open a bunch of cans in like 2 seconds then maybe it wont be the best. Also the feature of the magnet was a nice touch. As for those soft edge can openers tried a few of those in the past and the lid might not be sharp but a lot of the times the cans themselves can be sharp especially when your trying to scoop out something and your fingers/hand gets to close to the opening. Maybe they have improved it to where they doesn't happen anymore.

[@darkholyPL]

'You used the can openers wrong!' comments incoming. Brace yourself.

[@chaseh4202]

darkholyPL I said the same lol

[@Dam262a]

Yes he did, it was slightly annoying me

[@smashbros2090]

It's true tho, it kind of invalidates his efforts to review them.

[@branfrd]

The first one would have probably worked better if he did it that way

[@wurdnurd1]

No joke, the only reason I came to the comments was to see how many people thought this...

[@WillowOD]

Never seen someone struggle so much with a can opener. I grew up that cheap can opener and as a small kid I never had a problem with it. Still use them till this day because of how cheap and good they are.

[@JohnGotts]

Swing-A-Way all metal is the only one that lasts.

[@gwynnguiliano8859]

Agreed! I have had mine for 44 years!

[@WintrBorn]

My grandmother had one. No idea how long it had been there, but it worked for at least 40 years....

[@arcanask]

We used to have one of those. It was old when I first used it.

[@donaldblevins5028]

parents bought a swing a way can opener 35 years ago for about a buck and it still works! even with the rust in some of its parts, truly a high quality product that lasts and doesn't even costs that much. tried some new ones over the years but they never were a keeper and some of them broke within a few weeks.

[@robwalton2007]

I agree with you John, the OLD American made Swing A Way can openers were good. Not the new Chinese made ones though! Bought one at Walmart in 2016 for $10.49 plus tax, 3 years in & now it skips a couple spots on the can & you have to go over it again, then use a spoon to lift the lid out & twist it off the can. Even after disassembling it, cleaning & reassembling it, it still acts up. My OLD American made Swing A Way never had those issues AT ALL until it got lost in a move. Avoid the NEW Swing A Way can openers at all costs, the quality is gone now.

[@consaboramiel]

I have one that is 8 in 1 and I love it...it was cheap actually, less than $10. I had it for several years now and still good as new!

[@Andrea-kt6ds]

Good video...helps to see product in action before buying.... I always research on KZbin on many products. Bought a Purple bed based on James’ review... loving it. Thank you

[@john-dm4qd]

The best cannabutter I've had in years is one that came out of a Dollar Store. It was made in America probably in the 1950s. Just never fails works and it never worn out

[@AbiogenesisGaming]

I'm not even in the market for a can opener. These videos are a form of therapy for me.

[@donnawilson6294]

The best can opener I ever had was a Tupperware brand can opener. It was 35 dollars too. Opened any can I threw at it until my hubby put it in the dishwasher. Stopped working after that. I may go pick up one of those KitchenAid ones though. Thanks for the great review!

[@handsomestrangr]

I have an oxo smooth side can opener but mine is the clamp style rather than the one shown here which I think would be easier to use. It took me some getting used to but now I cant go back. I love it.

[@andrewbarnum5040]

The OXO is my favorite, mine worked great till the blade gets dull after a few years and then you have to go a few times around before the can opens.

[@josephwhiskeybeale]

I used dollar store can openers for years, they would last only a few months each. I have a smooth edge opener now, and once I learned to use it it has been my absolute favorite can opener.

[@malachi9898]

I knew the Kitchen Aid was gonna win. I have one and it’s worth every penny.

[@mcsatans5120]

With the Farberware style can openers get ones with metal handles I've had the plastic handled ones shear off with dented cans.

[@jimmymckay73]

I took my cheap can opener apart because it sucked so bad and sharpened the cut wheel and was amazed at how well it worked .

[@tink4487]

I had a smooth edge can opener. I can't remember the brand though. It worked great for about a year then one day when I went to open a can of chilli it wouldn't work. I tried for several minutes then just gave up. Next time I ordered my groceries from Walmart which I have delivered I order the one that looked like the red one you reviewed. So far it works great. I just wish it cut with the smooth edge, I miss that about my old one.

[@StephClo]

My can opener of choice is the Starfrit one. But I would be c to try the kitchenaid! Love both brands

[@victordobbins2009]

Thanks I'm going with the OXO can opener

[@qpSubZeroqp]

I love the soft edge can openers

[@markmartineau1690]

I have an older Swing a Way but usually use an Oxo with my grandkids around

[@jdbarrera]

I have the OXO and I like it because the top makes a perfect lid if you don't use all of the stuff in the can.

[@veryconfusing]

The trick to using the one handed can opener - place the can you are opening on top of another can to keep it "captive" - that could be a great option for those with only one working hand !

[@jamesgleason9004]

Smooth edge openers are great for things like pet food cans where you may need to put the lid back on. I swear by my Kitchen Aid, but liked the Oxo when I had it.

[@thompuckett9547]

For the past 4 years I have been using the ZYLISS️ Lock N' Lift Can Opener with Lid Lifter Magnet. Rated 4.3 out of 5 with 9442 raters on Amazon. Paid $14.99 at the time.

[@danc2014]

Warnning the smooth edge openers can sometimes slip and cut two lid cuts making a sharp sliver of metal. Oxo may be a better design but i had several version wear out and make those slivers that can fall into the food.

[@photogbrandie5744]

We’ve had that OXO one for years, holds up really well.

[@SRQmoviemaker]

Almost 5k views in a half hour since upload (according to KZbin) we must all be having slow sundays.

[@the8thark]

Like these videos so much. I've learned a lot from them. Not that I can get some of these products in Australia but I know what specific product parts/traits to look out for when shopping for products of my own I want to buy.

[@danitzabetancourt8208]

Thanks for make this video, it was amazing , I use to be crazy with those stuff. Finally you help me to find the right.

[@mezziestarr]

I have an as seen on TV one called "One Touch/Kitchen Can Do"...it's a 7 in 1 opener. Has a crank style handle. I love that thing! Cans open like a hot knife thru butter. I bought it on clearance probably 10 years ago for 7 bucks at my local Meijers store. Found one last year at Goodwill for $1.00. Was glad to find it if the other one ever gives out. Still going strong though. I also have a Kuhn Rikon soft open one, looks similar to the oxo one. It works well but not as easy as the One Touch. I'm spoiled by that TV one, lol. I have carpal tunnel in my hands which makes things difficult. That can opener is a dream 😋

[@cyberi4a]

I have an all metal can opener I bought in 1975 and it still works fine. Think any you tested will still be working 44 years from now? :-)

[@Knapweed]

Good review. I had the OXO good grips. It worked great for 12 months and then the performance fell off, taking up to three revolutions to free the lid. After 16 months, it stopped working altogether, hence me watching this video. lol

[@serchme54]

I think Grandma would want the Kitchen Aid as I get older I need a big handle and easy turn.

[@GlennBrockett]

Good reviews. Have you tired the old standby "Swing-A-Way" opener? They are very reasonably priced, $8-10, and very solidly built. The leverage for getting started is about the same as the Kitchenaid, but all metal construction, with grips. They are also available in lefty and big crank versions.

[@elmolly93]

The one handed can opener is probably just amazing for people with only one hand or mobility issues from like MS

[@redxsage]

This was rather informative. Most of the cheaper dollar store can openers around here blew out in recent months. So, I was considering using pull tab cans exclusively or shelling out the big bucks for a _'smooth edge'_ can opener I didn't know how to use. Now I have a clearer idea of how my money should be spent. Years ago, even before the pandemic began, I noticed that can openers became scarce in dollar stores and discount stores. Seemed strange. The quality of the few they did stock seemed to just... drop off a cliff from there. Weird.

[@JStubblefield79391]

I always love the cameos by other "As seen on TV" products

[@thicinema]

The one-handed can opener reminds of the saying: don't try to reinvent the wheel. Don't try to drastically change something that works fine already.

[@rickb7264]

I knew that 20$ was going to win. I would actually buy it. Great review.

[@richmellow3315]

I'm so mad, as I bought a beautiful/heavy duty chrome, Can opener from the, "World Market" But it just Binds!!! It only works on the side of the Can, while spilling can juice everywhere. "I waste so much money not doing any research!" Thanks for the reviews.

[@stevenbalekic5683]

Swing-A-Way is a really good can opener, they last for decades

[@bionicsjw]

Because of your selection of the type of foods you opened your credibility went way up. After all Green Chilies and Refried Beans are great. lol Seriously I liked your review as I have strength problems in my hands. Thank you.

[@TheRallenfrier]

All those cans make for one interesting casserole.

[@frankcara4478]

To open to open the plastic clam shell packaging try using a can opener it works great

[@cpttrips236]

I still use my p38 from when I was in the army. Almost 50 yrs old and hasn't let me down yet.

[@Kelli_D.]

I've gone through several Dollar Tree can openers, They all had the same problem, the nubby part that is supposed to cut the can breaks off

[@robin31165]

Smooth edge can openers are great once you get used to them, because you can recap the can & it makes almost a perfect seal.

[@edtollesonjr3426]

I like the soft edge if I only want to use half a can because the lid can be put back on and put in refrigerator

[@ThatsKarina7]

I love these comparison videos!

[@toolguyslayer1]

What are all the other features of all the other can openers that would be interesting besides that video thank you for your time and patience and effort

[@ianmitchell4745]

I really like the Euro side open type can opener because you can put the lid back on and the edges are not sharp.

[@happytheclown37]

I used the "4 in 1" and had to laugh because I found mine to have the same problem you encountered. I was curious what you would think of yours. I figure, it was only $10 and I'm not opening cans all the time and when I do, the laborious aspect notwithstanding .. it does a pretty good job insofar as the end result. Glad I'm not the only one that had to shake off my arm after using it though lol

[@AWanderingEye]

Hey James, please do a follow up on the smooth edge can openers pretty please! TIA

[@mscffp]

One advantage of the smooth openers is that you can reuse the lid on the can in the refrigerator. If you use a half can of something, just put the lid back on.

[@deadzio]

I use no1 tin opener. Works like a charm. Bet cat had a tuna feast that day 😂😂

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

This happens to be one of the most enjoyable videos

[@thatoneamericanguy300]

No cans were harmed during the making of this video

[@ThatOneDude219]

Great video. The 4 in 1 gave me a possible video idea for you. Do you think there's enough multi function kitchen gadgets to test out and make a video of?

[@toneymc2674]

as of 2/3/2021 the "Good Cook can opener" is only $9.99 on Amazon and leaves a smooth edge.

[@doktormerlin]

I use a smooth edge can opener from German Manufacturer WMF that cost me ~10€, best decision to get in my life. Its not straining on the hand at all and the smooth edge is way easier to handle (no need to grab the top from the inside with a fork or something), while I don't need to worry that my cats might get hurt by the sharp edges in the top

[@matabdhillon3597]

Hamilton Beach electric can opener thanks for the review.

[@zanerkindardis8978]

Dollar store can opener works great from my experience. Sure they are cheap but I've only had to buy 2 in the last six years. I never expect them to last forever . You pay for what you get.

[@agcmg]

awesome vid i am looking for a can opener and realized i have 2 of the ones you mentioned lol i guess i'll stick with what i have the oxo

[@danrowley6934]

The hand grippers for grip strength are bigger now than they were in the '70's. A set of 'em can cost ya a good piece of cash. P. S. Ummmm, no comparison, the rated can openers to a "John Wayne"? 28 cans, you'd be in some pain. I was, used in first in boot camp, on one or two cans. First (fore I guess) finger & thumb. Ahhhh, pain. You know you're alive. 👍👍 P.P.S. Time to upgrade from my Dollar Tree can opener. Agree, with your assessment & #1 (and my new opener) pick. 🆒🆒

[@ravenmun]

All the traditional can openers could have been considered smooth edge as well, you just have to turn it (there are videos of this on KZbin). Some argue that that is how all traditional can openers should be: smooth edge. Smooth edge is just a gimmick to get more money for inferior products. Once I flipped my traditional can opener the “right way” to get a smooth edge I haven’t gone back to opening cans the old way. Feels like less of a strain on my hand. So win-win! But I gotta say, that kitchen aid can opener looks amazing.

[@KPopsicleSNSD]

I love soft edge!

[@AmandaWspoon]

Just yesterday my friend was having problems opening a can of green beans. Im pretty sure it was a dollar store one too. It had been heavily used and we could barley get it as it kept droping off. I have weak hands as it is. I will never use a can opener that cost less than 5 retail in my own kitchen.

[@amber6778]

Are there any can openers that are good that have a handle that works like a fishing pole? I can't twist my hand to use traditional working can openers.

[@MrsInAbox]

Honesty, I prefer using FREDs over regular manual can openers, lol. Oooh, you could compare them to the speed you can get with a FRED 😂

[@richardlurvey5650]

you can use a regular can opener to do the same thing a smooth lid opener will

[@JuanCarmonaJr]

I've had my Farberware can opener for going on 7 or 8 years now. The Kitchen-Aid is calling me though. I've always hated electric ones.

[@familei3349]

Swing-a-way is way more durable than most these! Comparing after one use for comfortability is great but only a partial percentage of the overall test! Many sealed cans are different. Washing and drying the opener for inhibited mold or rust. Hanging or storing the opener options. Plastic vrs stainless vrs garbage alloys! Good luck!

[@jomomma1972]

I have several of the dollar store can openers. I have one in all my emergency kits. They work adequately and are less expensive so if it gets lost no biggie

[@7heRedBaron]

I don’t know what engineering goes into can openers. They seem pretty simple. I was put off when my expensive Oxo stopped working after 12 years. So I went the whole route of 1/2 dozen different cheaper can openers. None of them could still open cans after a month. So I am happily back to Oxo.

[@AHumanIAmNot]

you can turn regular can openers as smooth edge can openers I do it all the time

[@BostonBorn]

That ratchet type would be good for someone with one hand or arm. Maybe even someone with arthritis of the thumb, where twisting the handle would be painful. The kitchen aid well, it’s in the name. The ‘no sharp edge’ type, is unnatural to use. The $35 one...it would be worth it only if it’s super easy to use, especially for someone with hand/thumb issues. Having arthritis in my thumbs, this is always a difficult task, kitchen aid is my favorite. Great review...thank you!