Does this type of can opener need more hand strength than traditonal ones?
1763227
Not as far as I can tell, it is about the same or maybe LESS strength required... probably because you're not penetrating the lid, you're just running the opener around the lid to "unlock" it. I have arthritis in my hands and have had no issues with using it at all...
1763228
I would say it's much smoother to turn, but as far as strength to turn it, it's probably only a little less.
1333611
Yes it does a good job for me. I open jumbo sized cans quite often for special recipes that require quantities of certain canned vegetables. The best help to get the larger cans opened smoothly are the excellent grip you can get on the stainless steel handles. Go for it it works.
413954
I have a weak wrist in my normally "strong" hand, and I can't get this opener to work very well for me. I still need strength to open a jar, and that's what I'm lacking. I'm not sure how it would be with arthritis in the thumbs, but I would just assume it would be a similar situation because the thumbs usually carry much of the strength in twisting. I wish I could recommend something, but at this point, I'm still looking too. Good luck, and if you find something that works, please share!! :)
1417708
I'm not sure. It doesn't take particular strength, but I do need to use both hands to get it placed correctly.
148185
I gave it to a friend of mine as a gift so I haven't used it myself but he and his wife had problems with other can openers so far I have heard no complaints from either of them using this one they both liked the fact there is a nice big handle to hold on this one. Hope this helped
877984
Hi Inara, I purchased this peeler along with the OXO can opener and OXO bottle opener. I love all of these products. I am left Handed and have no trouble using all of these products as I also Have arthritis in my hands. I hope this answer resolves your question.
1772435
I'm 72 and have arthritis and it was still difficult for me to use especially on soup cans. That was the reason I purchased the opener. For me it was too short and wide for my hand to hold and push it properly. My husband has arthritis too but it did wrk for him.
148186
I bought one for my 88 year old mother and she uses it just fine. She has some arthritis in her hands. It is relatively easy to use for a hand can opener
1093687
I am right-handed but I only use that hand when opening up a can. If you have reasonable strength with you left it should be fine. Basically you are just squeezing like a pair of pliers. Hope this helps!
2087522
It works very easily. I have arthritis in my hands so that was important. The best can opener I have ever had.
2281966
Yes you only need one hand. All you do is place it on top of the can and push the button. The opener will do the rest.
696789
No, this is strictly same as a regular can opener. It does not have a magnet to hold the can top. You will have to fish it out. I use tongs for that if I am opening up a can w/liquids. I would suggest you get an electric can opener. I have some arthritis and this can opener has been the easiest for me to operate manually over others... I am very happy with this quick can opener solution when you don't want to deal with an electric. I do notice that if it's solid food, such as dog food.. it will leave the top slightly tilted so you can retrieve it easily. No other can opener has done this so this opener is very well designed. No, this is strictly same as a regular can opener. It does not have a magnet to hold the can top. You will have to fish it out. I use tongs for that if I am opening up a can w/liquids. I would suggest you get an electric can opener. I have some arthritis and this can opener has been the easiest for me to operate manually over others... I am very happy with this quick can opener solution when you don't want to deal with an electric. I do notice that if it's solid food, such as dog food.. it will leave the top slightly tilted so you can retrieve it easily. No other can opener has done this so... » Read More No, this is strictly same as a regular can opener. It does not have a magnet to hold the can top. You will have to fish it out. I use tongs for that if I am opening up a can w/liquids. I would suggest you get an electric can opener. I have some arthritis and this can opener has been the easiest for me to operate manually over others... I am very happy with this quick can opener solution when you don't want to deal with an electric. I do notice that if it's solid food, such as dog food.. it will leave the top slightly tilted so you can retrieve it easily. No other can opener has done this so this opener is very well designed. « Show Less
516592
Yes, you don't need much leverage or strength. In fact, I suggest you be fairly gentle when opening and closing the lid. It's not hard to rotate it too far when opening it, which will jam it.I've had mine for just a couple of months, and I love it. Today, I am using it as a slow cooker with the included glass lid and an induction cooktop. Unfortunately, the lid fell off my kitchen table, and the plastic handle broke a couple of weeks ago. I'm waiting to hear from Fagor how much it will cost to repair.
1362368
Yes. Just place opener in a sink or four sided area, so that when the can is released from the locked position it is less likely to tip over. I have limited hand movement, and I have found that using the opener in this way works well for me.
847445
Occasionally I get a can that is hard to open. I had one can that I actually turned upside down but 95 % of the time it works great. If you have had the can opener for a while it could be dirty. I would also agree with the answer nathan provided.
1809043
I have used it on all sizes of cans. It's very nice not to end up with sharp edges. I've found that it opens cans more smoothly than my standard opener, which sometimes requires me to go over sections of the lid a couple of times before it will detach.
1510493
Not having arthritis, this may not be helpful. The can opener is very easy to use. Fastens on cans easily and handle turns easily. I have found this to be the best hand held can opener we have ever purchased.