I have arthritis in my hands. Are the openings large enough to "pinch" into, or do you need to use a spoon?
1282262
I would say most definitely, opening for each side is about 5 inches long 3 inches wide.
1282263
I believe that the openings are large enough my husband too has arthritis in his hands and he uses ours without a spoon. The box is a little larger than a bread plate and each section is approx. 2 1/2 inchesat widest point and narrowest 1 1/4 inches by about 5 inches in length. We love ours.
1282264
They are definitely large enough to get your hand in. I love it, each side holds over a cup.
990995
They can be difficult to open, so maybe not good for arthritic fingers. I like that they are hard to open as I keep the box for a day either in my purse or pocket at work and don't want them to open.
1016888
I slide four fingers on my left hand into the recess and pull to open the door. It works well for me, but I don't have arthritis.If you need to loop your fingers around a handle then this won't work for you. IF it does work for you, it's an excellent microwave!
1177799
I'm sorry I don't have access to these utensils at the moment because I am out of state. I would have purchased it in the set to use in place of a large slotted spoon.
2086652
Yes the button must be held down. I too have arthritis, esp. in my thumbs but I could do it without a problem. I dont think I could blend for a long period of time, however, without fatigue.
611422
The handle is thin but you push down on it rather than have to squeeze it. Also, you could use an oven mitt to cushion it if you want. I had no issues with the handle but I don't have arthritis in my hands.
2146861
if you have the little spoons to pop them out...if not they are too firm to squeeze to get them out.... there are better options.
1332617
I have a little arthritis in my right hand and I don't have any trouble. The bar is not hard to adjust but you do need to be able to grip it and twist it to tighten. I really like mine, it works great!
1028173
Don't know about pinching, never happens to me. I'm a very large man size 50 waist. I find it comfortable and steady.
303400
Yes. They have been really good since I have had them! Just make sure you use plastic or wooden spoons
1772435
I'm 72 and have arthritis and it was still difficult for me to use especially on soup cans. That was the reason I purchased the opener. For me it was too short and wide for my hand to hold and push it properly. My husband has arthritis too but it did wrk for him.
2088653
because this is a flexible opener, it can be opened wider. Without 'stretching' it it will take care of may. pickles and peanut butter jars, but spread it a bit for slightly larger jars and if you can get your grip around the handles it will pretty much open anything.
321071
I find the clips easy to open and I have lost a lot of strength in my hands due to age (no arthritis). I have had to buy all sorts of gadgets to assist me opening jar lids and even "hermetically sealed" packages, which I now cut open with kitchen shears..loss of strength in your hands can be quite disconserting! b.h.
2024116
put thumbs into each side and apply pressure outwards. they are stiff but will open back up if you press hard. I have done this myself and had to open by hand. stiff but it works.
1166155
I use a regular spoon (normal size utensil) and push batter off with my finger. It takes a few tries to figure out how much of a heaping spoonful is needed.
576284
Try a pair of channel locks.. I've got arthritis and keep a pair in my kitchen for opening all kinds of lids, drinks, etc. channel locks are a tool that's similar to adjustable pliers but longer handles and much better leverage.. Amazons probably got them... A must for old guys like me.
343983
Just your normal opening. About an inch maybe more. Fingers fit comfortably through handle when opening.