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OXO Good Grips Smooth Edge Can Opener

by OXO
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (417 customer reviews)

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  • Leaves no sharp edges on can or lid
  • Patented side-wind mechanism cuts easily
  • Easy-turn, soft-grip knob and non-slip handles
  • It is Safe to use in dishwasher
  • Comes with limited Comes with a lifetime warranty
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OXO Good Grips Smooth Edge Can Opener + OXO Good Grips Swivel Peeler + OXO SteeL Bottle Opener
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Product Details

Read the Smooth Edge care and use intruction manual [PDF]
  • Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 6.7 x 2.2 inches ; 11 ounces
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • ASIN: B000079XW2
  • Item model number: 1049953
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (417 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #722 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
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Product Description

OXO's Can Openers – Open Sesame!

The first Can Opener was introduced in 1855, and its rudimentary lever design was basically a variation on a knife. The introduction of a rotating wheel came in 1870, but a breakthrough in design came in 1925, when a second, serrated wheel made its debut. This second wheel allowed a firm grip on the can while the user opened it. Finally, in 1931, the "plier-handle" design was unveiled, introducing the world to the form of can opener we all know and love.

Now, all this great thinking came along before OXO introduced its first Can Opener in 1990, but what OXO brought to the table was a wide, comfortable turning knob that our users absolutely love. Always innovating, OXO has since introduced a number of new Can Openers, including ones that lock into place, provide a smooth edge, and make it easy to dispose of the can lid. Who knew?

Fun Fact: OXO's Smooth Edge Can Opener is quite the award winner. When it launched in 2003, it nabbed a Good Design and an International Design Excellence Award. The following year, it was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Read on to learn more about this amazing OXO product.

OXO Good Grips Smooth Edge Can Opener
OXO Good Grips Smooth Edge Can Opener
Problems Identified:
  • Users need significant force to grip and twist manual can openers; Hard edges on metal can openers cut into hands when using force
  • The gear and wheel often do not cut smoothly, leaving sharp edges on can or lid
  • Lid of can falls into food, contaminating it and making disposal difficult or dangerous
Solutions:
  • The soft handles provide leverage and the side-wind knob is easy to turn, requiring less force than traditional can openers
  • This Opener cuts on the side of the can, below the edge, making a clean cut with no sharp edges on the can or lid
  • The stainless steel cutting wheel penetrates the outside seal of the can, so the lid will not fall into food and the Opener stays clean.
  • Lid pliers allow for no-touch lid removal; the lid is cut so that it may be placed back on top of the can if contents have not been used.

The OXO Story:

In 1990, OXO staged a revolution (of sorts) by offering an easy-to-use, high-performing alternative to uncomfortable and ineffective kitchen gadgets. OXO's innovative take on the traditional Swivel Peeler, complete with its pudgy black handle, raised consumers' expectations of what could be expected from household products.

In 1990, OXO staged a revolution (of sorts) by offering an easy-to-use, high-performing alternative to uncomfortable and ineffective kitchen gadgets. OXO's innovative take on the traditional Swivel Peeler, complete with its pudgy black handle, raised consumers' expectations of what could be expected from household products.

Ever wonder what makes an OXO product an "OXO Product"?

OXO employees believe there are two rules that should guide product development: First, every new product must deliver a significant improvement over the status quo. Second, the functionality should never be sacrificed to make the product more attractive – above all it should work well.



Customer Reviews

I like that it cuts in a way that leaves no sharp edges on the lid or the can. xlcheng  |  105 reviewers made a similar statement
It's so easy to use and works great. Reb  |  84 reviewers made a similar statement
It started getting dull after about 6 months and now takes going around the can 2 or 3 times to open. Chris L. Moxley  |  28 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
249 of 253 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent kitchen innovation January 27, 2004
This can open works like a charm. As others have observed, the first time you use it, you might not think it did anything, but it has cleanly split the soldered seam joining the lid to the body of the can. You can tell you've gone the entire 360° around the lid because the handle starts turning with less resistance.

Some have said you have to lift the lid by inserting your fingernail into the split in the solder seam, or by using needle-nose pliers, but that's not true, at least not on the lastest model. OXO actually has included a tiny set of metal pincers on the side of the can opener opposite the turning knob that engage as you move the handles together -- they do a fine job of gripping the edge of the lid so you can lift it away from the body of the can. (They're just not an obvious feature unless you happen to read the very tiny instruction brochure that comes with the can opener.)

As with all OXO "Good Grips" products, they've made this one ergonomic for ease of use, especially by people who have difficulty with their hands. The two handles you squeeze to get the can opener seated on the can lid are large and bulky enough to squeeze easily, with a rubbery feel that makes them non-slip. The knob or handle you turn is also large, bulky and rubbery so that it not only doesn't slip, it's easy to hold onto while you rotate it. Because the can opener is gear driven, it turns easily and smoothly as the can revolves.

I still have my old Swing-A-Way can opener that cuts the lid out, a gear driven model that I can't fault for its performance. I've kept it around because I'm sure there might be an odd can or two that the newfangled can opener won't handle, but so far that hasn't happened.

Another thing -- with this new OXO, since there's no blade cutting down through the lid to pick up food or liquid from inside the can, you have a can opener that stays way cleaner with no blade coated with accumulated black grunge.

You can even put the lid back on the can if you want for refrigerator storage of unused portions of what's in the can (though I myself prefer putting leftovers in a plastic container with an airtight lid).

I have no idea who thought of this method of opening a can, but it's brilliant -- a true example of thinking "outside the box."

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83 of 85 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Great at First then............. December 27, 2005
When I first purchased this about 1.5 years ago it worked great. I love how it does not leave sharp edges. It started getting dull after about 6 months and now takes going around the can 2 or 3 times to open. I am thinking of just trashing and buying another just because I love it's operation so much. To make it perfect they should make it where you can replace the blade.
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70 of 71 people found the following review helpful
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I wanted a hand-held can opener that would leave no sharp edges, & after reading reviews I chose the OXO Good Grips Smooth Can Opener.

This can opener lives up to its name! Absolutely no sharp edges whatsoever, and it is incredibly easy to use. After having an inexpensive Swingaway brand for so long, this one is a dream. I no longer have to fight with opening cans....this one glides effortlessly around the lid---very, very smoothly. I actually look forward to opening cans now! I am amazed every time and wish I had known about this one long ago.

Another added bonus worth mentioning is that after opening the can, you are able to lift the lid off & throw it away without ever having to touch it. This can opener opens cans cleanly with no mess, smooth lids/cans, with very little effort to do so.

OXO Good Grips Smooth Edge Can Opener is well-worth the [money] paid for it!!!

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars The Husband Raves about NOTHING in the Kitchen BUT...
I have to chuckle a little when I write this review... My Husband raves about nothing kitchen oriented... Read more
Published 5 days ago by Janice D. Payne
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Works as was advertised. Doesn't leave sharp edges. Easy to use, doesn't require almost any strength. Comfortable to grip. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Ilmar
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Love that you place on can, turn the knob all way around can and then lift off the lid. There are no sharp edges to cut yourself.
Published 9 days ago by Mary Jo Rainer
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple & Unique
I don't know about longevity, but I appreciate the side-cutting design of this seemingly durable and simple product. Read more
Published 16 days ago by Larry Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars No more fears about cutting myself
I take a blood thinner and hated dealing with the sharp edges of cans. This opener is ideal for safety.
Published 20 days ago by Carole Ford
5.0 out of 5 stars For those pesky power outages...
I ordered this to open cans when I realized I didn't have a non electric can opener...we have power outages during storms and if I don't feed my puppies on time they get a bit... Read more
Published 21 days ago by P. Beck
5.0 out of 5 stars Can Opener
This can opener works great and leaves no sharp edges. Just what I was looking for. The large hand knob turns easily. Good for people with arthritis.
Published 22 days ago by spyk
2.0 out of 5 stars Don't bother
I've had this can opener for a couple of years now and I'm back on Amazon to buy a different one. I'm giving this 2 starts because I almost always have to go around twice and... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Margaret J. Geiss
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product
This can opener is the perfect gift for anyone that opens a can.

Home Gormets Love It.

I don't know who would use any other opener.
Published 1 month ago by Lawrence J. Panico
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Big comparison to that cheap can opener I had which was leaving metal shavings in the can after opening. No chance of that happening with this opener. Worth the money.
Published 1 month ago by Sir_Ted
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