The first time I used this can opener, something seemed wrong--couldn't hear a puncture or cutting sound, and no discernable friction as the unit quietly made its way around the can top. I inspected all the parts of the unit--maybe there was a piece missing...
I tilted the can to check for a puncture point, and then noticed that it was slowly leaking-down the sides, not from the top! The lid came off cleanly, with a perfectly cut thin line along the outside of the can top. I realized later that there's a little nib on the side of the opener that grabs and lifts the lid for you so you don't have to touch it. No sharp edges on the inside, no can lid sinking into the can, no dirty or rusty blades and gears making contact with the food.
I couldn't believe it, so I opened another can, this time a smaller can of hot peppers. Perfect. Effortless.
I've seen another review here that claims the opener has trouble with large sized cans. So far, not problem for me, but if I do encounter something similar I'll do a rewrite here.
The Trudeau folds neatly and stores easily, simple to clean and less likely to be gunked up with food deposits as well. It feels solid and well made.
Best of all, this can opener doesn't care whether you're right or lefty. Great design.
5 full stars.