Picking the Best Can Opener for You - Honest Review

[@MegaPickles20]

*Bought one for myself years ago, liked it so much bought one at Xmas for each of my kids **MyBest.Kitchen** neices and nephew. This one was bought for my granddaughter. It's that good.*

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

MegaPickles20, thanks for the comment and suggestion.

[@SumanthCh7]

Thanks for the video ... I am thinking to purchase one to open a industrial size can and would want a smooth edge to pull out the stuff inside safely without having a tear to the package. I am thinking to go with the electric one. Thank you again

[@sideskraft]

If you check into Amazon reviews of "smooth cut" openers, there is an alarming number of negative reviews of all brands and models. It seems that, because they cut thicker metal to do the job (compared to standard openers), the cutting blade dulls faster, which makes sense. Depending on how often they're used, this dulling can happen as soon as a few months or more than a year. Unfortunately one of the side effects is that tiny "shards" of metal are deposited along the edge of the can and remain there after the lid is removed. Unless the user cleans that can edge, the metal shards will get mixed with the can contents if they're poured out. This is very concerning and anyone considering a "smooth cut" opener should keep this in mind and take appropriate cautionary measures.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

sideskraft, very interesting points, thanks for sharing. Out smooth cuts are used all the time and still serving us well, but based on your details above its just a matter of time. I'll wipe the edge of our cans from here on out. I saw a video of a guy using the older style can opener to do a smooth cut but haven't tried it myself yet.

[@thunderchikken2020]

The bad review are usually from inept people who don't know how to read and follow instructions.

[@Nauttiee]

I seen many of those reviews on amazon... it is discouraging. Im trying to find an electric can opener for my mom.

[@nicoleruffin9419]

Regular can openers can leave shards of metal from the can in the food as well. Anyone who's used one knows that.

[@fredcdobbs823]

The larger can is where most people, like women with smaller hands & seniors with arthritic hands, would want to use a motorized opener. Taking longer is no problem because it still saves time letting you do something else with out your wrists wearing out. Yet, the hand units are great as simple, space-saving tools.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Fred, very good points, thanks for sharing. My parents are older and loved their motorized opener.

[@woodworkerroyer8497]

I have been around open can for over 2 decades and NEVERonce cut myself on one. I'll be buying the ez due it soon.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

there's always a first time... Stay safe...

[@nicoleruffin9419]

Thank you so much for making this video. I've been hesitant to buy an electronic opener but now I'm forced to because my manual opener has broken. I often buy and eat many large cans of hominy and my opener just couldn't hack it. I've decided to go with the Farberware. It seems reliable for all sized cans. I appreciate you!

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Nicole, your welcome. Let me know how you like the Farberware!

[@TheTRUTHx1000]

For the elderly the battery operated opener is a lifesaver!

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Totally agree. My folks use thiers all the time.

[@Apollyon6660]

And with people who are suffering with arthritis.

[@HungryCats70]

Appreciate your methodical, scientific approach to testing these. Many others are just a "well, this one feels good and seems to work well" approach. Would have liked to hear about their reliability; how long do they last?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Thanks. Well, they are all still going strong. The battery one still needs batteries and that's always going to be a factor. The one in the middle is my favorite but you need to keep it clean by soaking it in and glass of warm soapy water otherwise it will sieze up on you and shred the lid of your can...

[@DNTMEE]

I have a Farberware can opener. I found it to work OK when new but wore out and stopped opening cans in relatively short order. For me, that was about 6 months. During that time I estimate I opened about 40 or so regular size cans. And, like you pointed out, it was slow. Though that didn't matter to me. It also seemed to go through batteries pretty fast. It would work with low battery power but was much slower and iffy in cutting performance. I have nothing to compare to in that regard so I don't really know if that is typical for that kind of device. Another caveat is that I didn't keep good track of how many cans it opened without problem since I wasn't doing any actual testing. Also, it is worth noting that the motor and gear system didn't fail. It was the cutting system that gave out. Once that happened, it didn't matter if the batteries were new or not. The main take away from my experience is that it just wasn't very durable over time. I'm trying a Kitchen Mama Mini Electric Can opener next.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

DNTME, how did the kitchen Mama Work out for you? Agree the battery operated can openers struggle most of the time, and do eat up batteries which I have found as more time passes.

[@DNTMEE]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow So far it's been great. I do like the small size. Hasn't struggled at all. Always cuts cleanly and completely in one pass around the rim. Not doing the job on the first pass was an early warning sign of impending failure on my previous opener. But then I've only opened maybe a dozen cans with it. That includes one of those large cans food in bulk come in. Still on the first set of batteries even. A lot of the stuff I get in cans has a pop-top opener built in so It'll be a while before I've used it on enough cans to say one way or the other. The one thing I didn't like about it is that the magnet was recessed in the body by a lip around it. Doesn't take much distance for a magnet's attraction powers to drop off significantly (that pesky inverse square thing), and it shows in this unit. Major Digression Here: So, I filed down the lip around the magnet until it was flush with the body (screw the warranty!). That helped some, but cans with a high lip are still problematic. However it does grip the lip on the outside rim of the can better. IMO, if anything the magnet should protrude beyond the unit's body. Wouldn't take much and, Generally, this shouldn't really be a problem since the opener lifts it's tail when doing it's work.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

@@DNTMEE wow, interesting analysis and mods. Glad the new one is working better, maybe you should post a video...

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

@@DNTMEE thanks again for the suggestion, I might have to get one.

[@1976truth]

2nd (middle one) looks promising. Thanks for video

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

S D, thanks for your comment. That's the opener we use now on a daily basis. For us its the winner. Thanks for leaving a comment.

[@joshuazhao]

I just brought sausage gravy in one of those large cans, can't open it with those tricks where you use a spoon or a knife, basically out of luck without a can opener. Think I'll buy a battery powered can opener, or maybe the safe cut. I used the first one on a tomato sauce can once, ended up getting a huge cut across my entire arm from the opened can lid, bled quite a bit. Wonder if the battery powered one take rechargeable batteries, or perhaps, a USB charging version.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Joshua, thanks for your comments. I didn't know you could buy sausage gravy in a can. You can use rechargeable batteries , we do. Sorry about your arm, doesn't sound fun at all. I'm not aware of a USB charging version. But if I find one I'll let you know.

[@joshuazhao]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow the sausage gravy in a can is an item they sell at Sam's Club. Let me know if anything pops up on the USB ones, because that would make life a lot easier since I have a 16000mAH power bank with solar panel. Great for survival situations where electricity might not be available and when I cannot crank the opener manually.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

@@joshuazhao will do. Thanks.

[@dlareg81]

Love the comparison video. Gonna buy Tefal and Farber

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Gerald T, glad to hear you liked the video, you might also like this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3eZco2OjtyClcU on different kinds on lighting tools. Thanks for your comment.

[@victoriarobersohn3592]

It seems as though the T-fal comfort safecut can opener isn't available anymore. i can't find it anyway. That's the one i was going to buy!

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Kitchenaid has a similar version I just bought as a backup. There are also other brands, they all pretty much work the same way.

[@victoriarobersohn3592]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow Thanks, i'll check it out.

[@bakuya99]

amazon has it.

[@victoriarobersohn3592]

@@bakuya99 Thanks. i did a search just now and still don't see it, but i ended up buying the Good Cook Safe Cut can opener which looks just like the T-fal (without the hole at the end of the handle) which is still available for $9.99, and it works great!

[@thestork2210]

I am just about to get one, I appreciate the review.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

The Stork 2, I'm glad my video helped you out. Thanks for leaving a comment.

[@thestork2210]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow Sure. Try to make a vid on electric can openers.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

I'll add it to the list, thank you for the suggestion.

[@thestork2210]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow You are quiet welcome.

[@thisistheway9064]

thank you just the type of video i was looking for

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Joe, you're welcome, thanks for your comment.

[@MomAsol]

Thanks for sharing

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

My pleasure, thanks for leaving a comment.

[@grouchomagic]

I've got arthritis, so, the electric one is best for older people.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

For folks with arthritis, I agree.

[@ankaanka9825]

Not sure, but shouldn't the first opener be used from the top, not on the side? Anyway I read many great opinions about the second one and gonna buy it ;)

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Anka Anka, thanks for your question. I used all the can openers as they were intended to be operated. Since the test we also use the second one the most, but the teenagers like the battery operated version - more for their amusement to see it go around by itself.

[@seikibrian8641]

"...shouldn't the first opener be used from the top, not on the side?" Doing it from the side is the way it was intended to be used, but I have seen people use it from the top successfully.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

@@seikibrian8641 , thanks for your comment and feedback. All can openers were operated as they were designed.Sometimes the video angles can confuse things.

[@seikibrian8641]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow I wasn't commenting on your video; I was replying to Anka Anka's question, which I quoted in my comment. Your video wasn't at all confusing, but Anka Anka seems to think that style of can opener should be operated turned 90° on its side, which would be silly.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

@@seikibrian8641 , agreed. Thanks for clarifying.

[@beccah.810]

Wow!!

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Becca, wow indeed. You might also like this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3eZco2OjtyClcU

[@henrywashingtoniii7848]

Where can I buy the safety cut opener

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Henry, great question. I've added links to all the products tested. Just click the "show more" under the video and all the information is there.

[@lynnethomas7635]

I got the safety one and it did not work. Horrible gadget.

[@ladytube64]

Very good reviews.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Thanks for your feedback.

[@RabidMortal1]

You might have been unfair in the "large can" test. You're cutting the BOTTOM of the can it looks like. They are attached differently ("double seamed") compared to the top. Traditional can open won't know the difference but the safety type openers might struggle

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

RabidMartal1, you may have a point. All the test were done using identical cans. The seems didn't look any different. But I'll take a closer look and report back if they are indeed different. Thanks for the feedback.

[@kristoffersoniglesias9790]

It's not how fast an opener works but which opener will last long

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

kristfferson, good point. But I would suggest that when you have a lot of cans to open the time to open does become a factor, kind of like the difference of cutting vegetables with dull versus a sharp knife. As long as these three openers are cleaned and cared for I've found they last. The battery operated one was recommended by my mother who is in her 80s and can't really twist open cans anymore. The battery are a pain factor on that one. Thanks for your comment. Always appreciated and welcome.

[@kristoffersoniglesias9790]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow I'm really happy that you'd notice my comment and give time to respond. The reason i commented about the quality is because most of can openers i tried using is just a waste of money. At first it would perform well due to the fact that it's new but sad part of it is it didn't last long 😭. That's why i hope you'd make another video which among those opener lasted long and became the last can opener standing 😁

[@gotsm9959]

That battery operated thing would be great but the AA battery thing is pretty dumb.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Damien, thanks for your feedback, so you don't like the fact that the battery operated thing uses AA batteries?

[@gotsm9959]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow Yes sir you don't need AA batteries because li-on is an Integrated deep cycle technology that can produce soupier wattage output. Volts andAH don't mean anything without that wattage factor.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

@@gotsm9959 Damien excellent point, totally agree I use Li-on batteries as much as possible, and will use them in the can opener from here on out. thanks.

[@jeffhanneman69]

You shouldn't open empty big can but full. It is heavy weight, hard to turn around.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

jeff, thanks for the comment, intersting...

[@brianjones3768]

I just have a couple of things to say. The 1st opener you used, I have used most of my life and always made sure to get the Swingaway brand as it seemed to work best and last longest. But I got one just like the second opener from Walmart about 6 months ago for $8 and change and haven't had a single problem with it. The only drawback is opening cans with liquid. You can't really drain them properly unless you get a special gadget that looks like a sink drain strainer. But those are fairly cheap as well and not having to worry about being cut by a can lid and no stuff falling into the can contents like metal shavings or little bit of paper is well worth it. As for the big #10 cans, how often does anyone open those more than one at a time unless you're a cook making food for large groups? In those cases, I guess I would keep my old Swingaway. And for people wanting to know where to buy the safecut openers, Google is your friend. Or go to Walmart dot com or Amazon and look for safecut can opener and you should be able to find several at many price points. Little secret, Mainstays from Walmart is made exactly like the Tfal and a few others and at this time is under $9.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Brian, thanks for your thorough comment. Excellent points throughout. Keep them coming!

[@bellasmom2597]

No wonder you are getting cut with easy does it edge. You are using it wrong. You are using on the top of can. It is meant to be used on the outside of can. The handles close horizontally not verically.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

thanks for the tip.

[@johncole6091]

What’s wrong with you people if it works then why is it a problem if it takes a minute or two

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

john cole, true. The bigger selling point for me is the two newer ones don't leave a jagged edge to deal with.

[@AlexAzzurri]

sharp edge are real bad ... not only cuts but tiny dust of steal in to the food !!! thats bad

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Alex, not sure which can opener you're referring to. The T-fal seized up on me Thanksgiving day, it just wouldn't work and I noticed the inner wheel wasn't turning so I soaked it for about an hour in warm soapy water, rinsed its and it back to working like a champ. Thanks for you comment.

[@AlexAzzurri]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow t fal looks the best to me .... i was actually talking about the first one .. that sucks !! imagine tiny steal dust on ur food !! i almost bought it last week ! but now i will never !! problem is i dont find the 2nd one in my country !!! where r u from ?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

@@AlexAzzurri US. There all all sorts of brands here's one from Amazon if you can't find anywhere else. www.amazon.com/Safe-Cut-Can-Opener-Restaurant/dp/B0761PZC5F

[@lynnethomas7635]

Safety one is horrible.did not work.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

lynne, thanks for the feedback. Sometimes product quality can vary which is unfortunate.

[@LostBeetle]

If you don't have a disability and bought an electric can opener you've failed the test.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Lost beetle, thanks for your comment. Interesting POV.