A can opener is a must-have kitchen utensil. Canned items are a common ingredient in recipes and having a good stainless can opener will go a long way in making things easier. There are two major types of can openers, manual and electric.
Manual Stainless Steel Can Openers
Manual stainless steel can openers are very reliable, compact and simple to use. Important things to look for in manual can openers are:- Rubberized handle for ease-of-grip
- Stainless steel teeth to prevent rusting
- Easy to wash - dishwasher safe is ideal
- Long warranty
Many manual can openers have, large rubberized knobs that are ergonomically designed to make opening cans a breeze. If you've been using an old-fashioned opener it may surprise you how quickly and easily the new ones allow you to open cans. The top rated Oxo SteeL Can Opener
Another consideration is for left hand operation. Left handed people often have difficulty using a standard manual opener, so a open that allows both left and right handed operation is essential. The Progressive International Safety I-Can Opener
Electric Stainless Steel Can Openers
For those who find using manual can openers difficult, or for those who have a lot of cans to open, an electric stainless steel can opener is the way to go. Some things to keep in mind when buying electric can openers are:- Magnetic lid lifters
- Mounting options - on counter, under-cabinet, or wall-mounted
- Easy clean-up
- Long warranty
Our recommended electric can opener is the West Bend Electric Can Opener
For an under-cabinet mounted model, consider the Black & Decker CO85BM Spacemaker Can Opener, Black/Brushed Metal