On 21/08/2014 7:06 AM, wrote:
> On Thu, 21 Aug 2014 07:58:28 +0100, Peter Percival
> > wrote:
>
>> My can openers of this kind:
>>
>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tin_ope..._wheel_openers
>>
>> stop working after a while.
>>
>> My mum had a stab-and-lever type:
>>
>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tin_ope...pe_can_openers,
>>
>> and, in particular, one like this:
>>
>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tin_ope...tesOpener3.jpg.
>>
>> And I would like to buy one. If anyone can recommend a particular make
>> and model I shall be most grateful. Buy-able by mail order would be
>> most convenient.
>
> I have had one like this, for so long I can't remember how long.
>
> http://www.oxo.com/p-404-snap-lock-can-opener.aspx
>
Get the side-opener type. They cut sideways through the ridge at the top
of the can so that you don't get any sharp edges.
Graham