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With the Kuhn Rikon Auto Safety LidLifter it is now possible to open a can and never, ever touch the lid! All you do is place the opener on the can and begin turning the comfortable knob. The tool automatically locks in place. The tool cuts from the side leaving a rim smooth, not sharp or jagged. The tiny, strong jaws on the side of the opener remove the lid. Press down on the white button to close the jaws on the lid and when you are ready to drop the lid into the recycling container, just release the button. 7.5-inch Blue
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This thing actually works!,
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This review is from: Kuhn Rikon Auto Safety Lid Lifter, Blue (Kitchen)
I previously owned the compact scissor action model, which worked splendidly. I tried this version out of curiosity, and now I prefer it over the other types. Since it is difficult to tell from the pictures, I will try to summarize the difference:
The other models by this manufacturer clamp on in the typical fashion. That is by opening the split handles, like a pair of scissors or pliers, and manually clamping the cutting mechanism to the rim of the can. They differ from convention in that they are an outer edge cutter, with the blade, wheel, and knob all operating in the horizontal plane rather than vertical. This arrangement splits the can seam around the outside edge, so no more lid cave-in, and no more mess. The can opener stays clean! Once split, there is a little set of pliers that one uses to grab the edge of the can and lever the top up. Now the auto version is a bit different. No more split handles. The cutter is clamped against the wheel by turning the main butterfly knob (sorry, I can't think of a better name) about a half turn. To un-clamp, turn it backward a half turn. Since there are no plier handles, there is a small button that actuates the little plier beak. I was skeptical about this feature, but it works just fine. The one thing that I would request as an enhancement deals with the main knob. I think a crank would be easier and faster for me. However, it is a great tool design and I have on complaints. gerG
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Ergonomically inferior,
By KLEV (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kuhn Rikon Auto Safety Lid Lifter, Blue (Kitchen)
I had high hopes for this can opener due to the reviews I'd read but, as it turns out, the people who are happy with this opener are happy because it is a smooth-edge opener and using it doesn't result in a dangerous and jagged can lid. Although it does that job, I would downgrade it as far as usability is concerned. It requires some awkward moves: (a) you have to start by placing the knob at a certain angle (10:00) before starting (required because there is only one handle and no other way for it to grip the can edge), (b) the placement of the knob requires that you twist it clockwise horizontally while it is on top of the can (imagine placing your hand palm down flat on a table, then twisting a knob with your fingers while keeping your palm in that position, and (d) finally, when the lid has been gone around once you turn the gadget sideways and press a little white button to operate the built-in pincers to grasp the can lid.
I also have an old (at least 7 year old) Oxo Good Grips Smooth-edge can opener which I thought had gone bad on me but the problem turned out to be me(!)-- somehow I had developed some bad habits while using it. I have since corrected myself after analyzing my actions. The Oxo is easier to hold (rubbery grip rather than hard plastic) and has two handles which are gripped together in order to grasp the can edge. The fat grippy knob is easier to turn because your hand is at more of a handshake angle rather than palm-down. And the pincers are operated by the same scissors-type handles, which is an instinctive action, rather than by pressing a little button. Neither the Kuhn Rikon nor the Oxo is suitable for a left-handed person. Now that I'm happy with my old Oxo again, I'm going to donate the Kuhn Rikon to Goodwill.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
What's not to love?,
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This review is from: Kuhn Rikon Auto Safety Lid Lifter, Blue (Kitchen)
This bright, cheerful colour makes Kuhn Rikon's Auto Safety Lid Lifter easy to find.
The instructions are very clear and it works smoothly, quietly, and surprisingly quickly when you follow them. (I was concerned about whether slivers of metal might fall into food but, according to the instructions, that won't happen if you stop the rotation where you started. If you have difficulty feeling it, even though it's quite pronounced, I suggest noticing your starting point on the can label and stopping when you reach that point again.) The handle and turn key are perfectly sized for mildly to moderately arthritic hands with some diminished strength. (People with very severe hand problems may still do best with an electric.) The absence of sharp edges and ease of clean up are wonderful safety features. Manufacturing quality is excellent. With proper care, it looks like this can opener may last a good long time. This tool has not only met, but exceeded my expectations. I can't imagine wanting to use any other can opener after enjoying this one!
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