Recommendations for Manual Can Opener

[OKGlocker]

I had several electric ones through the years... even they get loose and weak after a while...
Nothing like having it go about halfway around the can and it growl and jump out... then multiple attempts of trying to get it to finish...
and all that growling... first from the can opener, then from me...
I've been using the manual Swingaway model now for years and years...
Never switched to anything else since...

 

[emapples]

I’m about to give up trying to find a manual can opener that will work on a reliable basis for more than a few cans. I don’t complain about much, but I’m extremely aggravated that I can’t find a good quality manual can opener. Any recommendations?

 

[DRC458]

Takes a little getting used to to a couple times to use your thumbs to push up the lip to remove the lid.

That manual Pampered Chef model includes a built-in 'gripper' just like a small pair of pliers to grab the edge of the lid and lift it right off!

 

[The Duke]

You can find Swing-Away at many estate sales.

 

[cmc tom]

Use my dad's 1945 john Wayne (p-38) or my newer 1972 model. Opened many a c-rat's over seas.
navy seabees 72-98

 

[StLPro2A]

I’m about to give up trying to find a manual can opener that will work on a reliable basis for more than a few cans. I don’t complain about much, but I’m extremely aggravated that I can’t find a good quality manual can opener. Any recommendations?

P-38 NEVER failed to get me fed. Have many sprinkled through my multiple worlds. Never more than a can of beans away.

 

[StLPro2A]

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Find this one. Looks like a good model that'll get the cans open without too much effort on your part. Doesn't look cheap though.

Have had that model........fraught with problems.......no customer service/warranty.......w-a-a-a-a-y expensive to fix. 'll keep the P-38 method...or that failing, just chew into the cans.

 

[Phdan]

Have had my p-38 since da Nam

 

[MP43]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned this one yet: https://www.amazon.com/Worlds-Best-...ocphy=9026088&hvtargid=pla-369486089996&psc=1
I've been using one for a few years now, and it works great. I can also recommend the Farberware Classic, which is very similar and a little cheaper, but imported.

 

[Raido Free America]

DANG! Are we BORED or what? I Think WE need a HOBBY?