Customer Reviews

Zyliss Safe Edge Can Opener, White

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4 star:		(7)
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The Zyliss Safe Edge Can Opener is a tremendous improvement over the traditional can opener. Tradititional can openers often fail to complete the full 360 degree cut; forcing the user to bend the sharp edged disk back and forth before it finally breaks free. Even when the disk is broken free, the extrication of the disk from the interior of the can be a very messy, dirty process.

The Zyliss Can Opener cuts on the outside of the top rim of the lid rather than the interior of the lid; there is no problem completing the full 360 degree cut. The resulting lid has no sharp edges. This lid can also be pressed back onto the can and used again to seal the can's contents.

I'm so happy with the superior Zyliss can opener design that I will never go back to the traditional can opener.

First off I have to admit my bias towards Zyliss products. This company seems to get all the details just right, from ergonomics to quality of construction to design.

This can opener is no exception. It rests on top of the can rather than hanging off the side as with most other can opener designs. The cutting mechanism works its magic right along the middle of the pronounced ridge of the top edge of the can. The location of the cut is such that there is neither a sharp edge on the can or the lid. An added benefit is that the lid rests snugly inside of the can without falling inside - great for storing cans in the fridge for later use.

It is hard to visualize or explain exactly how it works, but it does work exceedingly well. I doubt that you will be the least bit disappointed...even after paying more than double than the cost of an average can opener.

OPEN IT UP, CLOSE IT WITH THE KNOB ON TOP OF THE CAN, TURN IT EASILY, AND OFF COMES THE ENTIRE TOP WITH NO LITTLE PIECES OF TIN FALLING INTO THE CAN. - Takes a little getting use to.

I've owned a Zyliss safe edge can opener for 2 years and opened well over two hundred cans with it. At no time did the Zyliss cut any can. It works by lifting the lid off the can, not cutting it off. Everyone has been conditioned all of their lives to cutting-type can openers and they miss the point of this marvelous device. No cutting! None!

This opener removes lids leaving no sharp edges whatsoever. Particularly nice for households with children. It takes some getting used to - the handles are thick and require use of both hands to close. Opener attaches to the top of the can rather than the side. It'll irritate you for the first week but then it'll grow on you and eventually you might even love it.

Slightly confusing to use (when in doubt read the directions!) but works extremely well once you figure it out. The lack of sharp edges on the removed lids means I can put the can lids in our recycling bin without worry, and the 'touchless' remover hook is a nice feature.

On the one hand, it's just a can opener. But it's one of those items that does the job so very well that, once you get one, you start looking for cans to open! Takes only a couple of seconds to figure out how to use it after you read the directions. Seems to be well-built and something that will last years. Love the fact that the lid can be used to neatly cover the contents if you store a partially used can in the 'fridge.

Works fine - my only complaint is that I need to use a different one when opening something I need to drain, like tuna.

I had an old Zyliss that I just loved, but this one is even better. Simple to use, works flawlessly, no sharp edges left on the can or the lid, no liquid on the blades, no mess. It's absolutely perfect in every way. It's even relatively attractive for a can opener!

I was very skeptical about this can opener and similar ones. IT IS GREAT! The Zyliss removes the can lid first time, every time. It is worth the money just to avoid having the sharp, jagged edges of the can to contend with. It is cleaner to use and the lid can be used to store a partial can without trying everything in the kitchen for a cover. GREAAT for pet food cans.