Does this can opener leave a sharp edged lid or is it just smooth inside the can?
1548232
I had to wait until this morning to recheck and I certainly can report that the inside the can is totally smooth. I ran my finger along it to check. This is also true for the lid. These were not my main concerns when buying this item. My wife and I are older and opening the cans were so much easier than with the other types of openers.
1548233
Just opened a can of mackerel for my dog. Get this can opener. It's heavy duty and effortless. The lid's edge is sharp, but not jagged in the least. The inside rim of the can is quite smooth.
1548234
Yes the lid is still sharp, but the can itself does not have any sharp edges
1548235
Bought this for my hurricane survival kit and thankfully haven't had to use it yet, but in the name of science I'll use it today and report back.
1159623
Usually it stays in the opener. Couple times it remained on the can, but it is safe to pick up with your fingers. Edges are smooth do not cause any cuts.
1186160
Sharp edges, but it open cans and leaves the lid so you can just pinch it and throw it away. It also holds the entire can regardless of size. I love it.
124113
The cutting edge seems to stay pretty clean. Once in awhile a strip of paper from the can being opened will be caught behind the cutting head. It is easy to pull out though.
696787
No, but there's a magnet on the front of the can opener (in front of the cutter see red spot in picture) that allows you to use the can opener to "reach" into the can once the lid is cut and remove it without touching it with your fingers. I didn't think I'd use it but I have and it works well. Just rise well between uses.
91448
It is smooth. As you said, it supply's a straight edge to tear it. It does give a very clean cut.
484531
Easy on and off but edges of lid are very sharp. I've cut my hands many times
2238072
Hi, it is sharp on one edge. I use it no so often but works very good any time I use it.
1560253
This can opener is so efficient, it looks as though where it removes the lid off of cans, is where the factory puts the seal to seal the lid onto the can. It does not pierce the lid allowing its contents to spill or in some cases squirt everywhere. So, it has never gotten any food or whatever on it, hence the need to wash it has never risen. I just wipe it off with a clean, damp cloth and allow it to dry, and store it back into the drawer. I don't know what mechanism is under the top handle, so, if the manufacturer suggests that it not be washed, dishwasher or by hand, I would comply.
1834530
Not smooth. Circular ridges on the bottom. Canning is generally not ideally performed on glass top ranges since some heat transfer is lost when not in full contact with range.However I do use this canner on a flat electric (metal) range. The smaller pint size may work on glass top, but just remember that heat loss will usually require more time to bring to (& maintain) boil.
306568
I think a lot of this depends on the can itself and how it is sealed. However, I'd say the lid is smooth, meaning the edge is usually not notched or ruffled. But again, different cans, different results. If by smooth, you mean the edge is not sharp, I can't say. I never run my finger on the edge of a can lid. I think they all have the potential of cutting into skin. The inside edge of a can after opening tends to be smooth with no jagged edges. But I would not purpose to run my finger there either for the same reasons just stated.
1215257
Not sure what you mean by smooth touch. It does not stop automatically, which presents no problem for me. It does cut the edge smoothly...no sharp blade. I'm still very pleased with my purchase!
1809042
Opens all sizes of cans. This opener opens the can by breaking the seal around the outside of the can rather than cutting the inside of the can. It makes the can lid totally safe (no sharp edges) but the lid no longer fits in the can. Therefore, I don't like to use it to open tuna cans since I can't use the lid of the opened can as a press to drain the tuna dry.
937159
It not hard to close. I work at the Chipotle restaurant and got it ok'd to use by the GM. It is stainless steel so it doesn't have the best grip but it is continually getting washed and it holds up well. The older model did not have a tang to protect your fingers from the blade...another reason I like this one. The blade doesn't stick out when closed. They do have flat tip blades which are actually used at our restaurant in our box cutters.
351708
Mine did not have sharp edges. It is very well made. I have used mine a lot this summer. It balances nicely on the jars & cleans up well. I really like mine.
1333610
It cuts smooth and very easily. Holding the handles towards the end of the handles works best for me and my mother. Her hands are weaker now and this opener has helped her easily open big cans now.
1215259
I love this can opener. It does not stop automatically (and it tells you that in the instructions), but I don't find that a problem. I just let it run long enough that I know the lid is completely cut off from the can. It cuts cleanly and smoothly. I am completely happy with this opener.