Oxo Good Grips Smooth Edge Can Opener
by OXO
Product Summary
Manufacturer: OXOBrand: Oxo
Model: 1049953
Product features:
- Leaves no sharp edges on can or lid
- Patented side-wind mechanism cuts easily
- Easy-turn, soft-grip knob and non-slip handles
- It is Safe to use in dishwasher
- Comes with limited Comes with a lifetime warranty
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Oxo Good Grips Smooth Edge Can Opener
Customer Review: Takes too much practice
Summary: 2 Stars
As with all my reviews regarding kitchen gear, they are from two perspectives: mine (of course), and my spouse's. I'm just a regular kitchen schmo, but she is a professional chef who has attended culinary school.
Personally, I really like this can opener. I'm kind of a sucker for a neat gimmick, and this one is pretty clever: cutting under the edge of cans to eliminate sharp edges and make the can resealable. Cans always open on the first try for me and I love not cutting myself when I reach into the can.
However, I'm the only one that seems to think this way. My spouse *hates* this thing. 90% of the time, it jams, slips off, or otherwise fails her. She's not the only one that fails at using this thing - every friend we've had over, including plenty of culinary school friends - also have had great difficulty using this thing.
Since it's my firm belief that a kitchen tool, especially a common one, should be intuitive, I can't really give this can opener a high rating. But, if the idea appeals to you - and you have a standard can opener as backup - go ahead and give it a shot.
Description of Oxo Good Grips Smooth Edge Can Opener
Oxo, Smooth Edge Can Opener, Side Cutting Mechanism Cuts Below The Can Edge, Leaving No Sharp Edges On The Can Or Lid, Durable Stainless Steel Cutting Wheel Cuts Around The Can Without Touching Its Contents, Patented Mechanism Is Side Wind & Easy To Turn, Soft Turning Knob & Handles Absorb Pressure, Are Non-Slip, & You Can Use The Lid Pliers To Remove The Can Lid Without Touching It, Dishwasher Safe.Sometimes the wheel needs to be reinvented, and the side-operation can opener, like this Good Grips Smooth Edge model from Oxo, is a case in point. Designed to operate on the horizontal, the opener makes a smooth cut below the can edge. The lid doesn't fall into the can, and the opener makes minimal contact with can contents. Built-in lid pliers let you grip the lid without touching it for clean and efficient removal. Though the large handles may be unwieldy for small hands, Oxo does use soft, nonslip material for a more comfortable grip. Like most standard manual openers, this unit is designed for right-handed operation. It measures 7-1/2 inches long and is safe for the dishwasher. --Emily Bedard
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