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buzd wrote:I like a basic hand held manual can opener. Nothing else seems to work quite right (except the big commercial crank ones, but I don't open enough cans for that).

I use the basic handheld ones as well.

I love the handheld one I have now as the "crank" is very large molded plastic job that turns so easily and doesn't hurt your hand like the really cheapo ones do. I am sure it was inexpensive, but it works great.

cstoehr wrote:I love the handheld one I have now as the "crank" is very large molded plastic job that turns so easily and doesn't hurt your hand like the really cheapo ones do. I am sure it was inexpensive, but it works great.

I just went on Amazon and purchased the Ozo (sp?) handheld the reviews were great! My dilemma is over.........ah, if only all of life's problems were this uncomplicated!

I made the mistake of getting a manual one at Williams & Sonoma which broke within 3 months and the replacement broke by 6 mos. The replacement came from a grocery and is still in service 5+ years later.

As for what it opens, the usual items above, and particularly canned tomatoes and chick peas.

Sure are a lot of "cranks" on this thread - hehe

Manual hand crank is the only way to go. How lazy can you be?

Hand held "good cook" safe edges opener. I cut myself so easily I like this kind best.

What does it open? Pandora's box:laughup:

last few things: evaporated milk, peas, tuna fish and vegetarian beans.

I have never had a problem with it, of course having said that, I will now:shootself:

Buy a cheap hand crank opener and as soon as it offers the slightest resistance, toss it and get another one.