Does it work well for opening cans?
2083592
I still haven't opened the first can with this one, but I have another leatherman multi tool and it cuts through cans like a knife through butter!!
515239
Mine did. I found it to be rather useless though and eventually threw it away. I just use the can opener blade to open bottles. You have to be a bit careful not to puncture the bottle cap but it works.
1205718
No it doesn't work for soup cans. Honestly it doesn't work for any cans really, even the ones it was designed for.
930722
I've had one for two years and it is still going strong. Cans open easily and it is comfortable to use.
1328234
SO far I haven't had any problems with this can opener at all. I had to make the green bean and mushroom soup casserole for Thanksgiving ...enough to feed 25 adults and I had to open up what seemed to be a never ending number of cans! This can opener helped me breeze thru that task easily and efficiently. I highly recommend this can opener and I think you should donate your old traditional one and buy this new and very much improved tool. I hope this helps. Happy Holidays.
1174224
I have actually opened up quite a few regular sized cans and it's not really difficult to use but it does take a little practice to get the hang of it. I don't recommend using this if you're looking to open the larger diameter "value" sized cans.
1510495
I find it easy to turn and open cans unlike other similar openers I've tried.
1446667
It should be: it sits on the top of the can, not on the side. What may not work as well is the tiny hook lid grabber which is on the side of the opener. Worth trying, I think. A far better opener than any I have ever bought before.
1459240
It will work fine for a Lefty. I have nerve damage in my right hand and manage just fine with my left hand. Instead of closing the can opener's hinged mechanism on the outside lip of the lid, you close it on the inside lip of the lid. Then just squeeze the handle a few times and the can will be opened in a a couple seconds.
843546
As others stated, it will open any sized can. I have had mine for several years and the only limitation I have found is with cans having angles such as rectangles (like sardines or spam) or triangles (like canned ham). With a bit of giggling you can still get it to make it around most corners. Any sized round can-- not a problem at all.
2281965
Yes to open the can. You will have to be creative removing the lid from the can opener magnet, but can probably shake it off with one hand.
446745
The opener works fine on large cans as long as there is sufficient vertical clearance. For an especially tall can you may need to position the opener close to the counter edge.
1359695
I'm sorry, I couldn't tell you for sure because I honestly haven't seen or bought many square cans. I can only think of the spam cans and they have a built in opener. However, the can opener does attach itself with a magnet to the top of the can and moves around the rim gripping the lip and I have opened bent top cans that weren't exactly round and had no problem. I would guess that it would do alright on squares as long as the corners are not too sharp of a turn. I love my can opener, I have torn rotator cuffs on both shoulders and this little gadget is a blessing,...no more pain opening cans. I'm sorry, I couldn't tell you for sure because I honestly haven't seen or bought many square cans. I can only think of the spam cans and they have a built in opener. However, the can opener does attach itself with a magnet to the top of the can and moves around the rim gripping the lip and I have opened bent top cans that weren't exactly round and had no problem. I would guess that it would do alright on squares as long as the corners are not too sharp of a turn. I love my can opener, I have torn rotator cuffs on both shoulders and this little gadget is a blessing,...no more pain opening... » Read More I'm sorry, I couldn't tell you for sure because I honestly haven't seen or bought many square cans. I can only think of the spam cans and they have a built in opener. However, the can opener does attach itself with a magnet to the top of the can and moves around the rim gripping the lip and I have opened bent top cans that weren't exactly round and had no problem. I would guess that it would do alright on squares as long as the corners are not too sharp of a turn. I love my can opener, I have torn rotator cuffs on both shoulders and this little gadget is a blessing,...no more pain opening cans. « Show Less
1700911
It has worked well for me on every can we have tried to open. My wife has arthritis and she finds it requires more effort than she can exert on larger cans.
1460680
I dont think it will work. It is used mainly for 12 ounce cans. It can be used for 2 different types of 12 ounce cans, but not for anything smaller.
1888395
My wife and I purchased this opener from bed bath and beyond about 6mos. ago. This opener does work well and is easy to learn. However, It does leave a sharp edge on the can itself and both of us have been cut by the can trying to dig out dog food out of a tall can.I will sell you mine cheap as I am tired of being ultra careful and still getting cut.
1764823
No. This can open was made for light duty and easy carry. Great for survival & emergency use but definitely not easier to use than the basic twist-handled opener.