If this is such a great can opener then why did a few people say it doesn't cut?
1735505
I found this opener to be a breeze to use and really don't know why others have stated it doesn't cut. Unless others aren't using it correctly as William C. Woody stated in his response to your query. I am finally so relieved to have a manual can opener that isn't a struggle to use.
1735506
If you can't use this can opener ..then you need to stay out of the kitchen..! Remember..it's a tool. not a knife!
1735507
I don't know, unless they failed to slide the red button to unlock the handles, then squeezed the gadget to puncture the can. Those preliminary steps are essential! Then the knob turns easily, opening the can.
1735508
After a while, I started noticing that when the handles are locked together there isn't enough pressure applied to the cutting mechanism. I sometimes have to squeeze the handles together like with a conventional opener in order to get the opener to work. For me, this problem started happening after maybe 50 cans. That said, it is _still_ better than any other can opener out there.
1735509
If it doesn't cut for them..then I would say they have a serious operating problem! My cuts just fine..I've been using it everyday since i purchased! Keep it clean..and in the locked position after use! Open the locking device with the spring hinged lock handle..and open the opener wide enough to accept the next can to be opened..make sure it is positioned to cut into the can lid..and press (using some pressure..depending on the 'temper' of the metal of the can..as some cans are softer metal) )..then rotate the cutting gear handle and the cutting blade will do what it's designed to do! Open the can!! Don't be too 'girly'..it's a tool!! And..tools requie at least some skill! If it doesn't cut for them..then I would say they have a serious operating problem! My cuts just fine..I've been using it everyday since i purchased! Keep it clean..and in the locked position after use! Open the locking device with the spring hinged lock handle..and open the opener wide enough to accept the next can to be opened..make sure it is positioned to cut into the can lid..and press (using some pressure..depending on the 'temper' of the metal of the can..as some cans are softer metal) )..then rotate the cutting gear handle and the cutting blade will do what it's designed to do! Open... » Read More If it doesn't cut for them..then I would say they have a serious operating problem! My cuts just fine..I've been using it everyday since i purchased! Keep it clean..and in the locked position after use! Open the locking device with the spring hinged lock handle..and open the opener wide enough to accept the next can to be opened..make sure it is positioned to cut into the can lid..and press (using some pressure..depending on the 'temper' of the metal of the can..as some cans are softer metal) )..then rotate the cutting gear handle and the cutting blade will do what it's designed to do! Open the can!! Don't be too 'girly'..it's a tool!! And..tools requie at least some skill! « Show Less
1735510
Don't know. Mine works as good as the Swing Away opener that I replaced. You should consider reading reviews outside of Amazon. You may find them helpful.
1735511
Don't know. We have no trouble at with cutting. Works very well, very comfortable handles. Magnet lid pickup doesn't work very well.
2028999
yes...size of can would not matter....after you complete a revolution of the opener you might not think the can opened...there is no distinct click...plus this opener cuts right under the lid, not thru it...so just work the lid a little after and you'll find it opens cans 'different'...but very nice
1672044
No, it so smooth and easy to use. This would be perfect for you. I love this can opener, worth the money. Bought another for a relative.
1959186
I've opened family sized cans of ravioli/beefaroni just fine. gallon or larger sized cans I've not tried. This is the most durable/tuffest can opener I've encountered so I see no reason why it shouldn't work. If in doubt and can opener breaks a good blow torch or electric bandsaw will get er done! Little pun there.
857163
Sorry, but it is completely hand-operated. Why did I buy a manual can opener? In the picture to the left, the oval thing at the upper-left of the opener is the knob for turning the mechanism that grips the can edge while a sharp disk cuts it. I had one (brand X) that was powered by plugging it into a receptacle. It worked and then it did not work anymore. My opinion, for whatever it's worth, is that Zyliss makes quality products. BTW, an earlier edge-cutting opener we had, similar to the Zyliss in how it worked, was a Kuhn Rikon. It ended up in the trash.
2176607
the only thing I could tell you is maybe the blade itself is dull, i just cut 2 schnauzer's last night and it cut great. I haven' had any problems at all.
2065154
No it's not. The logo is a slightly different design and located on the top. This is a piece of JUNK!!!! I bought 3 (one for myself and 2 for gifts) because a friend has the one with logo on the side as pictured and hers works great. All 3 of the openers I bought do not work - they go about an inch and get stuck. Hard to get them off the can, hard to get them to stop so we CAN get them off! Hubbie compared new ones to our friend's, and he noticed the cutting blades are a bit farther apart which is probably the problem w/new design. I feel I just threw $60 down the drain and sent crappy Xmas presents that don't work. Don't buy this! No it's not. The logo is a slightly different design and located on the top. This is a piece of JUNK!!!! I bought 3 (one for myself and 2 for gifts) because a friend has the one with logo on the side as pictured and hers works great. All 3 of the openers I bought do not work - they go about an inch and get stuck. Hard to get them off the can, hard to get them to stop so we CAN get them off! Hubbie compared new ones to our friend's, and he noticed the cutting blades are a bit farther apart which is probably the problem w/new design. I feel I just threw $60 down the drain and sent crappy Xmas... » Read More No it's not. The logo is a slightly different design and located on the top. This is a piece of JUNK!!!! I bought 3 (one for myself and 2 for gifts) because a friend has the one with logo on the side as pictured and hers works great. All 3 of the openers I bought do not work - they go about an inch and get stuck. Hard to get them off the can, hard to get them to stop so we CAN get them off! Hubbie compared new ones to our friend's, and he noticed the cutting blades are a bit farther apart which is probably the problem w/new design. I feel I just threw $60 down the drain and sent crappy Xmas presents that don't work. Don't buy this! « Show Less
1560252
The opener has never gotten food on it because of the way it opens the cans. Just needs a general....wipe the dust off, is all that is needed.
653965
Have to agree with Carrie here. I've had the opener for just 4 months and opened maybe 100 cans, and it requires 2 or 3 times around the can to get a clean cut open now.
977299
yes if the thing does not break. i bought it and used it once and it broke it would not let go of the can. i threw away the opener and the can attached to it
653970
We have had ours for a little more than 5 years and it has just started having difficulty opening cans with 1 rotation. We are active with scouting and church which means we usually are involved in food preparation which not only entails opening regular cans but the larger # 2 1/2, #5 and #10 cans so it has had probably double the usage that a normal household would put it through. We just replaced it with another which I'm sure will give years of service.
1186351
I purchased mine in Oct 2009 and it's still working fine. I think the problem lies more with the can, itself, rather than the opener. I find that if I continue around the can a second time, the lid is cut through. I still think this is an excellent addition to my kitchen utensils and would definitely recommend it.
367566
We have never tried to open spam cans so I can't say for sure. It is a very nice can opener and I don't see why it wouldn't open spam cans. It cuts just below the lip on the side of the can rather than cutting on the top. I think that would probably give it a better chance of cutting than if it cut on top. Hope that might help.
1348055
The cutting portion of the can opener comes off (handle etc). Running it through the dishwasher cleans it and sterilizes it until the next time you use it! I do this ever so often if it looks gunky around the cutting blade.
1831195
There is some type of spring mechanism that helps the blade fully open. Try looking it up on YouTube to see how it works.
2274342
I use this can opener allot, although I have not had it for 6 months. It is still quite sharp.
1216083
I have found that this safety cutting can opener works very well cutting the bond.From my past experience with this type of can opener,it will start to lose the ability to cut cleanly with age.Over all this is my favorite safety can opener and just bought the same one for my daughter.Its safe to load in the top section of a dish washer and doesn't rust. There is nothing worst then a can opener that rust.