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annie130 · Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 2:30 pm Post subject: Tin openers

Haven't posted in ages, but can anybody recommend a good, reliable and long lasting tin opener? I've gone through a good half dozen in the last year, expensive and cheap, and it's only a matter of time until they all start skidding, stiffen up + stop cutting...

(Poor old Wally sometimes has to wait a ridiculously long time while I try + penetrate his tuna tin....!!)

MissMuppet · Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 2:36 pm Post subject:

I've always found the standard tin opener to be ok, I have two at the moment, and both are fine... although I don't tend to open tins much now most have the ring pulls.
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dingsy · Moderator Joined: 29 Apr 2007 Posts: 931 Location: Devon

"They don't make them like they used to". I rarely use tin-but have gone through 3 openers in less than 2 years.

Have no idea why this should be happening-they seem to move out of alignment and so won't open. I got a pair from M+S a couple of months ago, and already they're becoming a struggle-so sorry Annie-can't recommend anywhere, but can sympathise.

Want to say something along the lines of "do you think the tins are different", but that sounds silly...

shanzi · Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 4:54 pm Post subject:

I have had my Brabantia can opener for years and years.

caprice62 · Commis Chef Joined: 14 Mar 2008 Posts: 144

I got bought a tupperware one as a pressie ( I use tins to make bread in ) and this turns the top of the tin over so you cannot cut yourself its quite easy to use and has a lifetime (I think) guarantee

Davbro · Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 12:00 pm Post subject:

Got one of these yesterday from Amazon, tried it last night on large dog food can and it was great.

Culinare
One Touch Can Opener Red
RRP: £20.00
Price: £14.68

SephieG · Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 5:35 pm Post subject:

Davbro · Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 8:16 pm Post subject:

With this one no arm leverage required, just place on tin and push the button.