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Actually, OXO has a more "modern" version. We have had this model for quite some time (6-7 years) and can swear by it.
One of the big advantages (IMHO) is that you can put the lid back on if you only need partial contents -- it is a little fragile that way but I do it all the time.
https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grip.../dp/B000079XW2
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10-06-2020, 11:46 AM
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10-06-2020, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by RonBoyd
Actually, OXO has a more "modern" version. We have had this model for quite some time (6-7 years) and can swear by it.
One of the big advantages (IMHO) is that you can put the lid back on if you only need partial contents -- it is a little fragile that way but I do it all the time.
https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grip.../dp/B000079XW2 |
Wow, I had no idea we were missing out! I like that you could put the lid back on if you wanted.
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10-06-2020, 12:02 PM
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I still have a couple of these left after the military. In 2002, I had one taken from me by the TSA when I was going thru security at the airport. Really?? 
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10-06-2020, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Sue J
We changed to one of the OXO ones that uncrimp the lid rather than cut through the top. I will never go back!
I recently saw a battery powered uncrimping one on QVC that you set on the lid and it operates hands free. You can probably find one on Amazon.
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We have the hands-free unit.
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10-06-2020, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Born2BRetd
Wow, I had no idea we were missing out! I like that you could put the lid back on if you wanted.
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Yeah, very handy for something like Tomato Paste which I have (in my life) tossed many half or more more cans away. But the most common use for me is a can of chopped tomatoes which can be part of many meals -- Tacos, for example.
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10-06-2020, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by timo2
The we have is the "OXO® Smooth Edge Can Opener". I works great and the sharp edges are gone.
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We use an OXO can opener at home, and I agree it works extremely well and is comfortable to hold. And I’ve opened some gnarly cans with it.
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Originally Posted by RonBoyd
Actually, OXO has a more "modern" version. We have had this model for quite some time (6-7 years) and can swear by it.
One of the big advantages (IMHO) is that you can put the lid back on if you only need partial contents -- it is a little fragile that way but I do it all the time.
https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grip.../dp/B000079XW2 |
that looks like what we use. And it has these great grippers that can clamp on the edge of the lid and lift it. Very handy.
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10-06-2020, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by audreyh1
We use an OXO can opener at home, and I agree it works extremely well and is comfortable to hold. And I’ve opened some gnarly cans with it.
that looks like what we use. And it has these great grippers that can clamp on the edge of the lid and lift it. Very handy.
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Anyone know where to get one of these NOT online?
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10-06-2020, 05:58 PM
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I ordered the Oxo smooth Edge from Target.com, $19.99. Free 2-day shipping with $35 total purchase, which DW filled quickly. Cheapest one on Amazon was $27. I can't wait to open something!
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10-06-2020, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Koolau
Anyone know where to get one of these NOT online?
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They have these three at Williams-Sonoma 1450 Ala Moana Blvd # 3406, Honolulu, HI 96814:
soft grip (looks like my old model)
smooth edge
magnetic
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10-06-2020, 06:51 PM
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I've been using one somewhat like this for about 30 years and I really like it.
Made in Germany.
https://www.amazon.com/Fissler-020-0...-garden&sr=1-5
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10-07-2020, 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Boho
They have these three at Williams-Sonoma 1450 Ala Moana Blvd # 3406, Honolulu, HI 96814:
soft grip (looks like my old model)
smooth edge
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Thanks! That's Ala Moana Mall. I'll wait for Tier 2 reopening before checking it out. Aloha.
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10-07-2020, 10:08 AM
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You folks are really tempting me to get the Oxo smooth Edge, as I often run into the issue of storing a partial can in another bowl, making something else to wash later.
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10-07-2020, 11:09 AM
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OXO with the smooth edge opener. You can get it at bed bath and beyond. Also other places that carry lots of kitchen gadgets.
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10-07-2020, 12:28 PM
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Here are two videos of regular people's reviews of the smooth edge can opener, not people who sell stuff. The guy in the first video turned the handle 32 times and it didn't work for some reason. The woman in the second video, who had experience with it, turned the handle about 21 times and it didn't work for some reason. Both eventually got it to work.
In my video, using OXO's standard ("soft grip") can opener, I turned the handle 9 times. I think it only needs 8 if you puncture the lid with a squeeze only, but I follow the instructions about turning the handle to puncture the lid.
Also, click the links I gave to Koolau to see the number of stars each one got. My standard one got about 4.5 stars (8 five star ratings and one 1 star rating). The smooth edge got about 3.2 stars (seven 5 star, two 3 star, three 2 star, and four 1 star).
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10-08-2020, 12:03 AM
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I got one of these about 20 years ago, I think probably at Bed Bath and Beyond. It is great and it is my idea of the perfect can opener. I do not feel the need to ever even try another can opener.
According to the Amazon reviews, they are now made in China and some say they are no longer as good as the old ones like what you and I have.
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10-08-2020, 07:11 AM
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So you guys are leaving food in a can once it's opened?
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10-08-2020, 07:26 AM
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So you guys are leaving food in a can once it's opened?
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Well, I don't have the good can opener yet, but, yes. Sometimes I'll use half a can of something. Typically I'll put foil or film wrap over the top and stick it in the fridge. Am I missing something?
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10-08-2020, 08:37 AM
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No can opener? No problem. The Russian military way is to simply hold the can upside down, then scrape the top on a sidewalk, road, or side of a brick building, until the top lip grinds off the can. Then turn it back upwards and remove the lid. Good to go.
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10-08-2020, 08:44 AM
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Well, I still have to reach down & open the lid before sitting.
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