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So why should a can opener be just a utilitarian design based on function only? Why can't a basic everyday kitchen implement be beautiful or sensuous to the touch; not an implement to be hidden away in a drawer, only to come out when needed, but an item to be displayed and admired?
Well actually, it can be!
Writing in 1965, Michael Wolff announced: "it will be a great day when cutlery and furniture designs (to name but two) swing like the supremes." - Well, It must be a great day because below is a selection of beautifully designed can openers. When you mention the word 'designer', some people automatically think 'expensive'. Ok, I accept that sometimes designer items are overpriced, but not the can openers that I have listed, which are all good value; and yes, they may cost a bit more than your run-of-the-mill opener but then these openers are that much better. The word 'design' is synomynous with good taste and consumer appeal, and these can openers are dripping with appeal. The artistic quality and suberb functional design make these openers from Jamie Oliver, Rosle, Zyliss, Chef'n, Starfrit, Cuisipro, Kun Rikon and OXO a must-have.
Jamie Oliver Can Opener
DKB Household, known for innovation and quality, have designed, in collaboration with one of the world's best loved chefs, this sleek can opener, with its patented cutting system. It fits comfortable in both the left or right hand, whilst smoothly cutting all types of can. The lid can be ejected at the touch of a button.
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Rosle Can Opener
Made of satin finished 18/10 stainless steel with a rugged plastic head,this brilliantly designed Rosle can opener provides both a safe and hygienic operation. Unlike a conventional opener which cut down through the lid, the Rosle moves safely along the side of the rim, effectively separating the can lid at the seam. This ensures smooth, blunt edges on both lid and can, and because the can opener never touches the contents of the can there is no cross contamination of food. It is strong and very comfortable in the hand, and like all Rosle products carries a lifetime warranty against defects.
Rosle supply a full range of matching kitchen utensils which can be conveniently hooked on the Open Kitchen system of Rösle basic rails and Gridwalls.
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Zyliss Safe Edge Can Opener
Like the Rosle, the Zyliss can opener cuts the seal where the lid and can wall meet, leaving no sharp edges. The cutting wheel never touches the contents of the can, and a unique clamp attaches to the lid for safe, easy removal. As a bonus, you can replace the lid on the can allowing short term storage of the contents. The ergonomic shape with its sft grip handle is suitable for both left or right hand use. The Zyliss is available in black/white and red/white.
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Chef'n EzSqueeze One-handed Can Opener
Chef'n has a reputation for tasteful ingenuity and this Ezsqueeze One-handed can opener only enhances that reputation. With its stainless steel cutting blade, the innovative, squeeze-to-open design makes quick wok of opening cans and the magnetic end safely removes the lid.The EzSqueeze is ideal for those with limited capability in one hand.
The EzSqueeze comes two two-tone colors; Arugula and Meringue, and Black and Meringue.
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Starfrit Gourmet 80751-006-0000 Securimax Single Handle Soft Grip Can Opener
This one takes the prize for the longest name for a can opener. With its patented mechanism that won't leave sharp edges on the can or lid, this is one of the safest can openers. Using the integrated claw, the lid can be removed without having to be touched. As the name of this opener suggests, it has a single soft grip handle.
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Cuisipro Can Opener
Based on the classic opener style, the Cuisipro can opener has a long, ergonomic, angled, stainless steel handle that grips comfortable and securely in the hand. Well constructed and balanced for longterm durability the Cuisipro comes with a 25-year warranty. The high quality blade grips the loosened lid until you are ready to dispose of it with one extra turn of the large knob, straight into the trash can. The opener also comes with an integral tab puller.
With the 25-year warranty, the Cuisipro can opener costs less than $1 per year!
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Kuhn Rikon Deluxe Safety Lid Lifter
The Kuhn Rikon lid lifter works by breaking the seal between the lid and the can; it does not cut the can so there are no sharp edges. It works with a knurled wheel, rather than a cutting wheel, which separates the lid from the can. Because of the different operating method it may take a little getting used to, but don't let this put you off; because 81 out of 98 Amazon customer reviews gave the Kuhn Rikon a top 5 stars out of 5. It has gained a lot of extremely happy users.
Other benefits of the Lid lifter are that it never touches the contents of the can, and is ideal for both left and right handed operation.
Customer Review: "My wife and I find this to be the best can opener we have ever used; we even use it to open cans that have lift top lids (such as Del Monte canned sliced peaches). Why this can opener is so good is because of how it works and the quality of the product. It is made like a Swiss watch; there is no slop in the movement..."
The Kuhn rikon Deluxe Safety Lid Lifter is available in red, black, and green.
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Kuhn Rikon Ergo Safety Lid Lifter
Another Lid Lifter from Kuhn Rikon but so different in style, with its rounded shape designed to fit the hand, the Ergo will add a slash of colour to your kitchen. They have created a fashion statement by dresseing in red, yellow, white, and green, and all come with the large matt black knob, but under the fun colors this opener means business. The cutting wheel cut into the side of the can leaving a smooth edge, not sharp or jagged. Then using the exclusive Lid Lifter jaws clamp, the lid is gripped and lifted off.
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OXO Good Grips Smooth Edge Can Opener
Last but by no means the least we have the Good Grips Smooth Edge Can Opener from OXO. ThisOpener has received by far the most Amazon customer reviews. At the time of writing there are 247 reviews of which 153 give the top mark of 5 Stars out of 5.
Once you have this OXO Good Grips Smooth Edge can opener you won’t be able to wait to open a can, you’ll just want to use it. The name of this opener says it all:
‘Good Grips’ – Large handles of non-slip material with a soft rubbery feel, and a soft-grip knob that give you a secure, comfortable grip.
‘Smooth Edge’ – The OXO opener has a patented side-winding mechanism that, like some of the can openers listed above, breaks the seal between the lid and the can leaving a safe, smooth edge.
After opening, the lid can be thrown away without ever touching it, or if required, can actually be replaced back on the can to reseal it for short term storage of the contents. This opener is so smooth, the only way you will know you have opened the can is the handle will turn with less resistance. On top of all this, if you are not already sold on it, OXO give the Good Grips Smooth Edge can opener a lifetime warranty!
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Every home should have a manual can opener in the kitchen, even if you have an electric opener, because it won’t be much good during a power outage; and you cannot put an electric opener in the dishwasher like most of the can openers listed here. Once you use one of these openers, that all offer great value for money, you’ll probably be resigning the electric one to the cupboard!