Can anyone suggest a good tin opener please?

London_Town

I thought this was the best place to post. I'm hoping someone can suggest a tin opener that they've bought which is truly effective with a reasonable life span?

In recent years I've spent in excess of £5 on the nice ones with padded grips as they're far easier to use. However, they rarely seem to last beyond a year before going blunt which seems a poor show.

More recently I've been buying the 44p "butterfly" ones from Wilko's which are horrible to use but do the job. That said, I find myself increasingly taking these back to the store as either they're blunt to begin with or only last a few months. I'm only opening about 3 tins a week so it can't be overuse!

I don't mind paying more for a tin opener if it's going to last. Please, can anyone suggest a viable alternative?

Thank you.

Katra

It's not exactly what you are asking for but a few years ago my husband bought me an electronic tin opener like this one from Kenwood. It cost around £15, but it's still going strong.

I remember thinking it was a ridiculous purchase at the time but I love it now, takes all the hassle out of opening tins

A._Badger

I'll keep an eye on this thread! I've bought dozens of the damned things, from the Swiss Kuhn Rikon ones (which are claimed to be the best) through to the rubbishy Magican type, which seem to get flimsier and less use with each version.

The company which finally makes one that works and stays working for longer than a fortnight, is going to clean-up!

poppy23

I've got one of these, and it's brilliant.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/OXO-Good-Grips-Handled-Opener/dp/B00004OCJW

I must've been through hundreds of the rubbishy little butterfly ones, but i've had this for about 3 years and it still works as well as the day I got it.

Horseunderwater

Indeed they are very good products. Can also recommend the masher.

LondonDreamer

I have an alternate Good Grips one, agree they are brilliant.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/OXO-Good-Grips-Snap-Lock-Opener/dp/B00004OCKG/ref=sr_1_3

yangptangkipperbang

Brabantia..............

geordie_joe

A._Badger wrote: »

The company which finally makes one that works and stays working for longer than a fortnight, is going to clean-up!

This is the only style that works, and lasts

http://www.amazon.co.uk/stab-opener-FASHIONED-PUSH-OPENERS/dp/B004AFELB0/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1352744586&sr=1-1

Been using one for 47 years and it has never failed.

And no, I've never cut myself with one either.

moggymutt

I am lucky if they last a fortnight, even the ones over £5. How come when I was a child, even the simple butterfly ones seemed to last years?

quietheart

I nearly started a similar thread.
I bought this a few months ago and so far, it's great.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00189ZPHA/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00

splishsplash

geordie_joe wrote: »

This is the only style that works, and lasts

http://www.amazon.co.uk/stab-opener-FASHIONED-PUSH-OPENERS/dp/B004AFELB0/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1352744586&sr=1-1

Been using one for 47 years and it has never failed.

And no, I've never cut myself with one either.

This is what I've been thinking about getting lately, particularly as I find myself opening cans with carving knives or the like when every bl**dy tin opener in the house falls apart. I never remember that style breaking, I think we just thought we were moving on to 'better' styles.