Customer Reviews

Amco Swing-A-Way Ergo Silicone Can Opener

5 star:		(2)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I'm an engineer. I buy solid, well built tools, because you get what you pay for. Craftsman, Milwaukee, Trident Wusthof, you get the idea. This is the most solid, best built canopener EVER. How frustrated are you when you have some cheap one that you have to relatch onto the can in another spot to get it going, or, it's hard to turn the crank, or leaves wicked sharp serrated edges? This does NONE of that, just goes through cans like butter, smooth as silk, a strong magnet, and comfy handle. I'll buy them again and again.

I love this can opener and use it every day. It's only downfall is the magnet. I store it in a drawer with other metal kitchen tools and I every time I want to use the can opener I have to remove various metal objects that are stuck to it.

I was disappointed in this can opener. Swing-A-Way was always made in the USA and was a good product. It was purchased to replace one from many years ago that was manufactured in the USA. The difference was very apparent right down to the weight of it and the quality of the rubber handle. I have since returned this product.

This thing not only works well but feels like it was built to last. I bought 1 for a family member and a second for me a few months later because it was working so well. This is a must have for any kitchen.

Functionally, the can opener works very well- smooth action, easy crank, and cuts cleanly. The magnet is a nice touch which makes it easy to lift lids once they are cut off. The silicone handles are comfortable, but have a tendency to slide out of place along the handle. I suppose they're not meant to be permanently fixed for easy cleaning, but they do slide around too easily.