This was recommended to me for canning or lifting out sterilized jars
347227
Haven't used it yet that is why the four star instead of five star. Was highly recommended by friend for canning. Price was good and got fast.
231902
I'm not so sure if I should keep it. Seems like it's tightening the band a bit too tight for canning. Finger tight is supposed to be gently tightened but I had to use both hands to open the jar with middle afford. I like the feature of lid opening on this tool though. Sorry I haven't had a chance to use this on canning before I wrote this review. It's just not the time of the year I would can.
1978794
Just what I needed for my canning.  Have used it several times and am very pleased.
4842793
Getting canning jars out of the canner can be difficult, even dangerous if you don't have a good tool.  This is an update of an old design.  The handle is more ergonomic and is heat resistant vinyl (?).  The gripping, lower part is also vinyl, but flexible, adjusting to different size jars.
This gets thumbs up.
3688814
I expect I'll really be needing to use mine shortly, but the friend I gave the other one to has used hers quite often.  She has arthritis and had problems opening jars-- from medicine bottles to jars with large lids.  She doesn't have any problems with opening jars using the Ultimate Jar Opener.  Only problem-- where has this jar opener been for all her life!
1661114
Love this!!! I'm getting one for my mother-in-law now! Great for canning use too
1082686
This is a great beginning canning kit though you can probably do without a few of the items.  I've found the jar lifters and the magnetic lid lifter the most helpful.  I've used it several times and no complaints so far.  Great value
4029919
This is handy when I am canning as it hangs on side of pan
2456792
We do alot of canning and this is just the ticket to getting the lids off those jars. No more have to asking the husband
3462170
Works really nice for canning. Takes up a little more space vertically than I would like, but does its job.
120431
Item is great for canning glass jars.  Love that it comes with 5, 10, and 15 psi jigglers - no calibrating required :).  Lid is a bit quirky to put on and take off, has to line up just right but not a major issue. I use it on our gas stovetop and have had no problems at all.
2129396
I've had one of these for years and love it!  When I decided to buy some for my church kitchen and my grown children, they were next to impossible to find.  Stater Bros carries them, as does Amazon.

These are good for opening cans of fluids (evaporated milk, broth, etc.) with the pointed end.  The curved end works well for bottles (Martinelli's, etc.) and canning jar lids (Ball, Mason, etc.).

I prefer this opener for canning jar lids because lids can be reused with a Foodsaver if they aren't damaged.

This particular style is also good for older people who need a thicker grip.  The handle length is also good for an adult-sized hand.  Once you use this product, you won't go back to the short skinny versions . . . you'll throw them away!

Good product.  Multiple uses.  Sturdy.  Long lasting.
390782
I used it to make Worcestershire Sauce. Waiting to open my canning n a couple weeks but it did meet expectations
4638645
This is the greatest thing for canning since the jar! Really, I regret I did not find this years ago. It makes filling the jars soooooo much neater and easier. If it only lasted one year I would buy it again next year, but it is pretty sturdy so I believe I'll get many years of service from it. I have and will recommend it again and again.
792570
This is an excellent tool for me.  I have a lot of pain in my fingers when I try to grab and twist off lids from jars.  Ah the missed days of youth! What I like the most is that I don't have to squeeze - which is the action that triggers my pain.  The picture of the item is old as the item now has a larger knob that you turn to tighten the tool on to a jar.  Then by pushing the handle, the lid twists off.  Perfect too for those that have lost that strong squeezing ability.  I love it.  Oh, and I did read the review of the one person who broke their jar opener - who must be awfully strong to break it - and who most likely didn't need the tool in the first place.  I see no event that could happen to break this tool.  That's just what I think.
651847
The jar lifter was simple and effective.  I had no problems lifting my hot jars out of the boiling water.  I would highly recommend this product.
292038
This is great for opening most jars.  What would make it better would be if it could open wider jars. But as someone who has lost the magic grip I used to have & has arthritic hands this is a miraculous gift. I can open most jars with no stress or strain on my hands!