Best tin opener

Stephen_Leak

There now seem to be two basic types.

The old one, which I am familiar with, cuts down into the lid. This leaves a safe rounded edge around the top of the tin and a sharp edge around the lid. However, the lid fits into the can for recycling, etc.

However, I have noticed a new type, which cuts sideways into the top of the can. This leaves a sharp edge around the top of the can and a rounded edge around the lid. If you want to try and put the lid into the can, you have to bend it into an oval shape, and you still have the sharp edge around the top of the can. What, if anything, is the advantage of this?

trying-very-trying

I think the main advantage to no2, is that you don't have to dig into the can to remove the lid. With no1, sometimes the lid would be stuck on the can,if you didn't completely open it, then you would cut your fingers trying to get the lid up.

WestonDave

Our one is a version of No 1 except that it works with a circular blade that is rotated as you turn the handle (which also turns the tin). Brabantia were the first to bring them out but others make them the same. I've had it since I bought my own house 9 years ago and its still cutting fine. The normal cheapo ones seem to stop working after a while but this keeps going - my parents have one which is probably 20 years old!

I think the idea with the other ones is that often the cut off lid remains held within the opener after its finished so you don't have to touch it.

BrandNewDay

I use a magnet - there are a few always on my fridge - to remove the lids from inside the cans.

MATH

I have both model No1 & No2 both do a great job and neither leave a sharp edge

grannybroon

Not sure how to describe our one. You open up the two arms, place on top of can, close arms to engage with top of can and then turn nut thing on the top until it has rotated around the can. You are left with your open can on one side and the opener with the lid attached in your hand! No sharp edges.

GB

Crazychik

grannybroon wrote: »

Not sure how to describe our one. You open up the two arms, place on top of can, close arms to engage with top of can and then turn nut thing on the top until it has rotated around the can. You are left with your open can on one side and the opener with the lid attached in your hand! No sharp edges.

GB

same with mine! Well described GB!

CLARABEL

i have the oxo good grips tin opener. it is great, doesn't leave a sharp edge on the top, and the cut off lid fits in the can for recycling.

they're not really cheap, but mine is pretty well used, and is the best tin opener i've ever used.

clara. xx:rolleyes:

PasturesNew

I had one of those new-fangled top tin openers in my flat I just rented.
Couldn't work the !!!!!! out.
No beans for 2 weeks! Went to Asda and bought a nice old fashioned one for 26p.... know what I am doing with that!

MiniLaura

Pastures New - I did exactly the same! Definately go for old fashioned cheap ones!

I recycle my tins but not the lids?

jinny

Hi, Can anyone recomend a decent tin opener? I've tried loads over the years from expensive to cheap and they all let me down eventually. I think the problem is that I use value tomatoes, beans ect and they just can't open these tins properly, while having no problem with higher cost brands. any suggestions grateful.