Customer Reviews

Kuhn Rikon Slim Safety Lid Lifter, White

5 star:		(16)
4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I asked for this for Christmas because I like gadgets and because using the same "regular" can opener for cat food and my food was pretty gross.

It's true that it's VERY confusing to figure out at first. The instructions are not clear at all. Just open it up and look on the underside. There is a rubber "traction wheel" and a geared "cutting edge." You want to put it on the can so the edge of the can is pinched between those two wheels when you close the handles. After you figure this out, it becomes clearer how to line up the little arrow on the top to position it correctly from then on.

There are little metal "beaks" on the side of each handle. Don't confuse these with cutting edges. These are the "pliers" that you use to easily lift the lid off after opening the can.

Once you have that figured out, this is easy to use and above all CLEAN. I'm very satisfied with my new toy. I understand from reading elsewhere that it has a limited lifespan and will stop cutting and need to be replaced eventually. I like it enough that I won't mind doing so when the time comes.

I really like that this can opener doesn't leave sharp edges. It takes a few tries to figure out how to use can opener but once you get the hang of it, it's super easy to use.
You do need to use an old styled can opener for some things (such as tuna) because with this opener, you aren't able to use the lid to drain off the liquid in a can.

I've enjoyed my Oxo can opener that leaves no sharp edges for a year or so, and the only thing I didn't like was the way it couldn't open rectangular cans, because it's side-mounted handle would hit the can, and stop the entire opening gprocess till it was restarted an inch or so away from the corner.

I saw this Kuhn Rikon sllim safety one, and it had it's handle on the top, not the side...Bought it, tried it on seveal cans, and it's the easiest one to open can with!

It opens along the seam, rather than actually cutting, and at first, after "going round" the top of a can, it doesn't look any different. Then, grip the top edge of the can with the side "pliers" on the can opener, and the entire top lid comes off! If you are so inclined, you can easily put teh top back on, and it stays!

This is easy on the hands light weight, and seems to open easily any can I offer to it!

Very safe for kids, as it doesn't leave sharp or ragged edges as with the can openers that have been around for over 30 years.

I'm giving my Oxo to Salvation Army!

This can opener is advertised as dishwasher safe which was a big plus for me. However, no where on the packaging does it say dishwasher safe. On the back of the packaging is a little picture of a dishwasher with a black slash across it. I think this means that it's not dishwasher safe. I even emailed the manufacturers and here's what they said about it:

"We do not recommend putting any of our safety lidlifters in the dishwasher. The best cleaning method is to use a soft, damp cloth."

So where does amazon get the idea that this is dishwasher safe???

This is the top pick on American Test Kitchen for safety can openers and I agree. It feels solid and good in my hand. It is easy to attach to the can. The cutting is smooth. Also there are two little teeth that help get the lid off when I am done. Pulling the lid off was always a problem with the two other openers I had. The lid and can edge are smooth and clean and don't cut my fingers(because it cuts the outside rim of the can).
The only problem is small. I want to turn the can on its side to turn the handle: it is a bit awkward.
I have been using it for two months and highly recommend it so far.

no more cut fingers! Clean, easy (once you get use to the attachment) and safe.

The title says it all- this can opener works well, opens cans cleanly without sharp edges, is dishwasher safe (no more of that disgusting build up on your can opener!) AND fun to use. It can be a little bit harder to turn on some cans than a standard opener, though.

I was so looking forward to having a good can opener that was easy to use, but I was VERY disappointed to find out that it did not work on larger cans. I tried to open a large can of mango pulp and the opener was never able to get a bite into the can due to it having a larger lip. This was not a commercial size can just one larger than you standard can of beans. If you looking for an opener that is truly useful I would look elsewhere.

We've used this for 5 years. Works nicely. Doesn't get slimed with tuna juice, soup, etc.

PROs:

* Stays clean - no slime, no clean-up!

* Stays sharp

* Trouble free

- no sharp edge on opened can

CONs:

* Doesn't work on some cans (rare - evaporated milk, for example)

- Learning curve the first time you use it

The design of this can opener is wonderful. I have arthritis in my hands and the large smooth knob is easily turned. There are no sharp edges and no chance of dirty lids dropping into the can.