Kuhn Rikon Auto Safety LidLifter Can Opener with Ring-Pull Tool – Smooth-Edge Side-Cut Design for Safe, Touch-Free Lid Removal – Easy-Turn Handle, Swiss Engineered, Red

OK, so this is a splurge item, but it's neat. It looks awesome, it works well, and it's very clean. re-closeable cans are so useful! I use this opener all the time and I love it. My one complaint is that finding instructions are very difficult if you can't watch the flash animation on the company's website. So for all the people trying to figure out how to use the Kuhn Rikon Auto Safety Lid Lifter can opener, here goes: First, adjust the turnable handle to be parallel to the big handle. Then place the unit on top of the can, not alongside like a traditional opener. Position the Lid Lifter so that the rim of the can is right underneath the two protruding metal bits underneath the turnable handle. I don't mean the pincer thing on the right side of the opener - rather, I'm referring to the two protruding bits on the metal underside. One cuts and the other is round magnet or roller of some sort. Looking down, get it so that the edges of the can's round top are roughly even with the two little half-circle shaped divots in the main body of the opener. Those divots are specially placed to make this easy. Then once the opener is set on top of the can, with the handle pointing straight out perpendicular to the can and parallel to the counter and the divots lined up with the lid, start turning clockwise. You'll feel the little metal cutting bits engage on the top of the can. Keep turning, holding the opener parallel to the counter top the whole way. You won't be able to see a thing happening, but when you complete the can, you'll feel the turning resistance reduce. That's because you've cut the whole top off, even though you can't tell! Now turn the handle counter-clockwise, just a little bit (maybe a quarter turn) and that will disengage the cutting bits, allowing you to remove the opener. To open the lid the first time, you turn the opener on it side and use the little metal pincer to grab the edge of the can lid. Push the white plastic button opposite the pincers, grabbing the lid, and lift 'er up. Voila - the lid comes off! It takes a *little* force sometimes if the seal is still vacuum tight. You can use the can opener every time, but after the first time, it's easier to remove the lid with your fingers. It sounds WAY harder than it is, but it is honestly something you have to learn. I was seriously stumped, as was my roommate, until I figured out how to view the demo online. Now start saving time and money by buying the big cans of tomatoes and beans and then saving the leftovers right in the nicely sealed can! The designer gets an A+ on this model. Added bonus: blow your friends minds by asking them to figure out how to open a can. I swear, without instructions, it's really tricky! With instructions, it's really easy!

I first used this when my sister moved in. (it was hers). I never knew that these openers existed. I always thought it was just the traditional can openers, or the commercial ones that attach to the table. When she moved away, she took this with her and I was distraught. I ended up reaching out to my sister so she can send me a picture of it and find it to purchase. It is a bit higher in price than I would normally pay for a can opener but honestly, I can say that this is worth it! This can opener is honestly so much easier to use than the traditional can openers. I love that it cuts into the side to fully remove the top of the can. This has never gotten stuck like traditional can openers and everything opens up in a breeze. I highly recommend this if you want to stop struggling with the other can openers.

Works very well. Fits on the top of the can and cuts the side under the lip. Results in safer can lid to handle. Has a little gripper beak you can use to grab the cut lid. Seems like good quality and not too hard to turn. Recommended!

For reasons unknown, I have battled with a cheap can opener for years. It was too dull to cut through cans without herculean effort, and once it did, it left sharp, ragged edges. A cut from a can lid once resulted in an ER visit for a member of my family. I knew I wanted a safety opener, and chose this one based on the overwhelmingly positive reviews. I will say that the how-to video made me question whether I would like this product, as it seemed rather fiddly to use--having to line it up just right, using mini pliers to remove the lid, etc. I was a little apprehensive, but once I used this can opener for the first time, I was convinced that I made the right choice. First, I found it very intuitive to use. I had the instructions in the back of my mind, but found that it was easy to tell when it was lined up correctly on the can--I didn't need to worry so much about a specific "clock time", just what made sense. Once the can has been cut through, it gets easier to turn, so you can feel that it's done. The little pliers, which really are helpful for removing the lid, were very simple to use. I love that it's dishwasher safe, unlike the rusty old thing we used to use. The materials and craftsmanship seem to be of high quality. I was surprised by the ease with which this opener cuts through the can. I've had no prior experience with this type of opener, but expected it to be difficult to crank. Instead, it was so easy that I wondered if it was cutting through at all. You would think you were just scoring the metal and needed to make a couple passes. Not so. I found that the lids were not easy to remove with my bare hands, but using the plier attachment, they came right off with no mess. Draining things like olives and canned mushrooms was not at all difficult--I held the lid over the can with a little gap and poured out the liquid. No, you won't be able to press things like tuna, but that's a minor inconvenience. Opening cans with this can opener is so quick and effortless. It takes one of the chores out of making meals. I literally used to dread making something like chili because of all the cans that would need opening (often charging my husband with the task). Wish I had purchased sooner.

It looks nice. It does open cans splendidly. Its one handed self clamping wheels are rather ingenious. And it can be used equally easily right or left handed. But there are two things I consider flaws. One minor, the other major. And they may not be issues for everyone, but they are for me. 1) The mechanical housing is not watertight. When I got the can opener, the first thing I did was hand wash it with warm soapy water per the packaging instructions. While I have heard this can opener is dishwasher safe, the packaging does not say so. As a bit of a clean freak, I intend to put it in the dishwasher for sanitization if there is any doubt in my mind about its cleanliness. The quick minute wash I gave it resulted in about a tablespoon of water inside the can opener's mechanical housing. I shook the can opener, vigorously and strategically, to drive as much water as I could back out, but I do not want to do this every time I wash it. And ignoring it will result in a bacterial breeding ground inside the can opener. I consider this a major design flaw, but for those who never wash their can openers, it will be a non issue. 2) This can opener does not have a bottle opener. After searching the reviews on amazon and the questions section, and seeing nothing on the subject, I resorted to surmising that the metallic dock-tie-down-looking protrusion on the left is a bottle opener. I was wrong. This is a button for clamping the built in pliers on the right. While I think it is absurd to have those tiny pliers on a can opener, it seems fashionable as many competing tools have them as well. Still, it is more absurd that no safety can opener seems to have a bottle opener on it! If you have another can opener, or a separate bottle opener, than this will again be a non issue. But to me it is ridiculous. Lastly, the can opener feels sturdily built except for the plier closing button, which is slightly loose and rattles in its socket. And the handle, though thoughtfully designed, is a little short. I do not have massive hands, but if I press my wrapped fingers forward to the finger guard, my hand still hangs an inch off the back. Not a big deal, but something worth noting if you have very large hands. Overall, a fine can opener with a few problems, be they major or minor, that keep it from being perfect.

This style of can opener is very easy to use. It does not leave a sharp edge like conventional can openers. I high recommend this!

I have used other products from Kuhn Rikon in the past. Particularly pressure cookers, so I might be biased. I have also used several of this type of 'safety' or 'magic' can openers in the past. From my perspective, this is the best and easiest to use can opener that I have ever used or owned, and I am now almost 70, so that's a lot of can openers. Unlike some other openers of this type, it is especially easy to position and engage on the cans. The previous opener that this one replaced (a British one that resembles the Amazon Basics Safe Cut in appearance) was designed to be simplified, but was virtually impossible to position. Not so, this one. Just as the instructions explain, simply align the two semi-circular 'aiming' cutouts on the body and turn the knob about half a turn to engage and lock it on the can. It's really that simple and easy. After that, I find it easier to hold the knob in place and then move the longer handle to rotate round the rest of the can. Once a lack of resistance is felt, the lid has been separated from the can and a half-turn anti-clockwise of the knob releases the opener from the can and lid (which remains in place). The integrated 'pincher' does actually work to fully detach the separated lid from the can. Because of the way these types of opener operate, once the lid has been separated from the can, a vacuum exists within the can, particular if maintained by liquid within the can. This is not a major deal, but often means that it doesn't detach easily by itself. A fingernail, knife etc will work too, but with the aforementioned pincher, it's a breeze to accomplish without getting any liquid on your hands. As others have attested, this type of opener leaves a replaceable lid to the can without leaving any jagged edges. If you have kids or are worried about cutting yourself (like I am), you should probably use one of this type of opener, even if not this specific one. The only thing that I'm not so sure of is the hook for cans that come with ring-pull lids. I tried it only once (on a can of sardines) and it simply pulled the ring-pull out of the lid without removing any of it from the can. As I said, I love this can opener and would certainly recommend it to anyone. I expect it to last for a long time, but if it ever wears out, I would certainly buy another one without hesitation. I neither work for nor am I affiliated with either the manufacturer or Amazon. I just like this product and Kuhn Rikon, in general.

like it better than other type.... have to get used to placing on can.... handle might could be 1" longer for senior citizens

UNBOXING E DESIGN L'apriscatole arriva all'interno di una confezione minimalista, ben protetto e accompagnato da chiare istruzioni grafiche sul retro. Esteticamente, la colorazione rossa accesa lo rende subito riconoscibile nel cassetto dei gadget da cucina. Al tatto spicca la qualità dei materiali: le plastiche esterne sono rigide, dense e prive di bave di stampaggio, mentre il meccanismo di taglio interno è realizzato in acciaio inossidabile di alto spessore. La manopola girevole ha una forma ergonomica a farfalla molto generosa, pensata per offrire una presa salda e confortevole. TECNOLOGIA DI TAGLIO SULLA CORNICE (AUTO SAFETY) Il vero punto di forza di questo modello Kuhn Rikon risiede nel suo rivoluzionario sistema di funzionamento. A differenza dei modelli tradizionali che tagliano la latta dall'alto penetrando all'interno del barattolo, l'Auto Safety si aggancia autonomamente al bordo ed esegue un taglio laterale sulla giunzione esterna. Massima sicurezza: Questo sistema separa il coperchio lasciando sia il bordo del barattolo che quello del coperchio completamente lisci e non taglienti. Si azzera totalmente il rischio di tagliarsi durante lo svuotamento o il lavaggio della latta. Igiene totale: La rotella di taglio non entra mai a contatto con il cibo contenuto all'interno. Questo evita contaminazioni incrociate e significa che l'apriscatole non si sporca praticamente mai, richiedendo solo una veloce passata con un panno umido. Le pinze integrate: Sul lato del dispositivo è presente una piccola pinza meccanica azionabile tramite un pulsante bianco. Una volta completato il giro di taglio, basta usare queste pinze per sollevare il coperchio in modo igienico e senza toccarlo con le dita. FACILITÀ D'USO E PRESTAZIONI SUL CAMPO L'utilizzo è estremamente intuitivo grazie alla funzione di aggancio automatico. Basta appoggiare l'apriscatole in orizzontale sul barattolo e iniziare a girare la manopola in senso orario: il meccanismo "morde" la latta da solo senza dover esercitare alcuna pressione manuale. La rotazione è incredibilmente fluida, morbida e richiede pochissimo sforzo fisico. Questa caratteristica lo rende lo strumento ideale anche per persone anziane, per chi soffre di tunnel carpale o ha una ridotta forza nelle mani. Per sganciarlo a fine lavoro, basta fare un mezzo giro della manopola in senso antiorario. COSA MI È PIACIUTO (PRO) Bordi non taglienti: Sicurezza assoluta per tutta la famiglia, bambini compresi. Meccanismo igienico: Zero contatto con tonno, pomodori o conserve; l'utensile resta sempre pulito. Sforzo ridotto al minimo: La demoltiplicazione dell'ingranaggio rende il taglio fluido e leggero. Pinza solleva-coperchio integrata: Un dettaglio intelligente che evita di sporcarsi le mani. Coperchio riutilizzabile: Poiché il taglio è pulito e perimetrale, il coperchio rimosso può essere riappoggiato sul barattolo per coprirlo temporaneamente in frigorifero COSA NON MI È PIACIUTO (CONTRO) Curva di apprendimento iniziale: Al primissimo utilizzo bisogna capire che lo strumento va appoggiato piatto (in orizzontale) e non inclinato come i vecchi apriscatole verticali. Nessun feedback visivo immediato: Poiché il taglio laterale è millimetrico ed estetico, a volte non ci si accorge visivamente che la lattina è già aperta finché non si compie il giro completo e si prova a sollevare il coperchio. IL MIO VERDETTO FINALE Il Kuhn Rikon Auto Safety non è solo un apriscatole, ma un vero e proprio upgrade tecnologico per la cucina. Risolve in un colpo solo il problema della sicurezza (tagli da latta) e dell'igiene, offrendo una longevità strutturale che giustifica ampiamente il prezzo superiore rispetto ai modelli economici da supermercato. Un prodotto promosso con il massimo dei voti, utilissimo e consigliato a chiunque cerchi praticità e sicurezza ai fornelli. Cinque stelle meritatissime.

La marca lo dice todo, la verdad ya me había cansado de otros abrelatas que al final siempre se oxidan fácilmente o se descomponen, aunque el precio es mas elevado que otros la calidad es muy buena, es super sencillo de abrir, no deja los bordes de la lata filosos y saca completamente la tapa sin dejarla "mordisqueada". es muy sencillo de utilizar. Lo volvería a comprar.

Arto de comprar abridores barato, y se rompian rapido, algunos estrenandolos, y decidi gastarme algo mas, al fin y al cabo, es una herramienta que se utiliza casi a diario y si es endeble y de poca calidad, se rompe muy facil, y a volver a comprar otra, es como un circulo vicioso... Pero cada dia me alegro mas de decidir comprarlo, super comodo, abre sin esfuerzos, y de muy buena calidad, casi cuatro años con el y nuevo como el primer dia, perfecto...

This is really useful and make the top working as a lid. Easy to use. Wish i known about this before. no sharp edges on the tin

I thought it might be too good to be true but the hype is real. This might be the better can opener I've ever used. It does open cans easily and on the side (so that the lid opens without sharp edges). Important note, I bought some tuna from Costco and the cans are a bit different. I thought maybe it wouldn't work but I tried it anyway. At first I thought it didn't work/cut through but it actually does, it cuts the can open cleanly but you must use the metal grips on the side to take it off. Don't be fooled, this opener works on all cans.