On 8/21/2014 9:50 AM, graham wrote:
> 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

I've got an OXO side cutter too and have used it for at least two years.
It does a good job on many differently shaped cans and its one defect is
that it is not always easy to position for starting the cut.

--
Jim Silverton (Potomac, MD)

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