is it difficult to open can's with this can opener ?
1174219
Not after you learn the correct technique. I got a friend who had used this item to show me and have encountered no issues.
1174220
Not at all. Fold out the blade, hook the little clip under the lip of the can and start cranking away. You will be amazed at how fast you can open a can with one of these.Larger cans of course take a bit longer as well as some more "work".There is only one other can opener that compares to these and that's the one on a Swiss Army Knife.I have/carry 3 Can Openers. A P-38, a P-51 and a Swiss Army Knife.That should say something.
1174221
Very easy to use it was a tool every GI had and most still have and use today
1174222
No, a man will have no problems opening a can. A women with delicate fingers may have a little difficulty. This is an opener used by all GIs.
1174223
The p-38 is what we opened our c ration with when I was is service. That was 45 years ago. Still have mine , works just as good. Easy to use and it works just great. I keep one in my billfold and key chain yet. YES it is wonderful . You can get them for 35 to 50 cents . Don't get the bigger one.Best to you. Bill
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.
1174225
No, it is actually quite easy, but it's manually done, so some would regard it as work. I carry one mainly as a souvenir from the Army and for emergencies. It is small and can be put on a key chain.
843544
Yes. It can open any size can because there is not a barrier or edge of any kind at the back of the can opener. Works great!
1139107
Well, I have had no problem opening mayonnaise jars (plastic screw top), ketchup bottles, mustard bottles, home-canned stuff, beer twist-offs (that seem to require more effort than they used to) -- and my wife and sister-in-law have also been using it -- and none of us have any complaints. Except S-i-L, who is 5' 1/4" and has to stand on tiptoe to reach it.
749844
Yeah....opening it by hand is tough. I use a small screwdriver too. No accidental opening likely.
1365083
Depends on how little. I would say easier to open then to close but still a bit tough. really depends on the individual.
1510495
I find it easy to turn and open cans unlike other similar openers I've tried.
1111453
i think that might be hard to do. because you hold the can up there and then press down the lever, and the can opener does the rest. no need to hold the can. when the can is done the can opener still holds onto the can. i love this can opener. i highly recommend it. :)
1135465
I think that it opens easily. My hands have trouble opening some things. No problem with this on! It's a good size to grip too. I like that the pop up button is easy to work.
1368177
I am not sure about that, so far mine is still very good at opening all types of cans, although I assume eventually it will become dull and therefore harder to open the lids.
847442
I'm on my second one of these in about ten years and have been very happy with it. My wife and I have noticed that condensed milk cans seem to be hard to open with this. As Connie R. Harris noted though, there are a few cans for which this isn't suited (very, very few).
631988
Yes. This can opener works so smoothly and easily my wrist barely even feels it. I love it.
539584
hold it horizontally (not vertically as typical opener) squeeze tight and turn nob, it takes a couple times around the can (sometimes going in the reverse direction helps)
1154578
Yes, this container is easy to open. The lid is made of foil and just pulls back by using the flap on one of the corners of the container. No can opener needed.
1220848
It is not assisted opening in the sense of a spring-loaded action. It does have a thumb tab that can be used to help open it easily with one hand although it is also just as easy to open with one hand without using the thumb tab. Once it is opened about an inch manually, it is very easy to open the rest of the way with a flick of the wrist. I consider this the best of both worlds, since a spring assisted opening might make it illegal to carry in some areas.
269148
It takes about the same amount of pressure to turn the crank that is required to use a standard can opener.I have recently stopped using this can opener because I was having too much trouble getting it to open cans and it sometimes leaves razor sharp metal splinters. I do not recommend this particular Zyliss product.
977306
It may be worth a try. I believe setting the unit onto the can and pushing the button would be easier than any electric can opener I've seen. However, be aware that my history was ... I had two and they both failed after about 6 months (in both cases, the unit WOULD NOT LET GO OF THE CAN.. the cutting blade was embedded into the can surface and would not retract. If its worth a $20 gamble to you, try it.
1874037
This can opener doesn't require any sustained pressure to open cans. Once you get the can started it will finish opening automatically.