Tin openers
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LeadFarmer

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7,411 posts

159 months

Sunday 3rd October 2021
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Anyone able to recommend a quality tin opener that simply 'does the job'?

For such a basic one trick pony, they should all be the same but each one we've had ends up struggling to open tins cleanly. Would like to get a good one that opens tins with ease.

21TonyK

13,213 posts

237 months

Sunday 3rd October 2021
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Not tried one OXO are always a good bet, I have a couple of really heavy duty chromed ones at home that came from Nisbets 10+ years ago still working perfectly.

Pretty sure I have gone through a few of the hand held bonzers over the years but this being PH you could always get a £400+ one, you'd be surprised how often they need part replacing!

Super Sonic

13,843 posts

82 months

Sunday 3rd October 2021
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Get one of these, they last ages. Alternatively get a 'Bonzer'!

ApexCult

4,922 posts

181 months

Sunday 3rd October 2021
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I've had the Culinare MagiCan for a fair number of years and is pretty good, the only issue is on some cans it'll cut a very thin strip of paper from the label which could end up in your dinner. I just strip the paper off the can first as I'd be doing it for the recycling anyway so it's a bit of a non-issue for me.

Ham_and_Jam

3,586 posts

125 months

Sunday 3rd October 2021
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ApexCult said:
I've had the Culinare MagiCan for a fair number of years and is pretty good, the only issue is on some cans it'll cut a very thin strip of paper from the label which could end up in your dinner. I just strip the paper off the can first as I'd be doing it for the recycling anyway so it's a bit of a non-issue for me.
I’ve a couple of those, never let us down & simple to use.

Agree with the little strip of paper, but not an issue as it’s easy enough to spot and pull out.

loafer123

16,638 posts

243 months

Sunday 3rd October 2021
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ApexCult said:
I've had the Culinare MagiCan for a fair number of years and is pretty good, the only issue is on some cans it'll cut a very thin strip of paper from the label which could end up in your dinner. I just strip the paper off the can first as I'd be doing it for the recycling anyway so it's a bit of a non-issue for me.
We have one too…easy to use.

peter tdci

2,007 posts

178 months

Sunday 3rd October 2021
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Haven't tried the Culinaire, but this similar OXO opener has always done the trick for us.

https://www.dunelm.com/product/oxo-softworks-smoot...

LeadFarmer

Original Poster:

7,411 posts

159 months

Sunday 3rd October 2021
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I notice on the Fray Bentos tins they recommend the Brabantia Essential Line Opener.




...and the Oxo Good Grips..


Arun_D

2,336 posts

223 months

Monday 4th October 2021
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Culinare here too

dickymint

28,941 posts

286 months

Monday 4th October 2021
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Have a look laugh at this.............




Gave it's first outing on the ultimate test. Had time to peel the spuds whilst waiting hehe Ignore my comment at the end it had actually worked but the lid was stuck on by the suction of the pastry!!

In all fairness it takes no time on a can of beans etc. The really good thing is the way it cuts leaves no sharp edge on tin or lid AND the lid fits snuggly back onto the can and can be popped into the fridge if you don't use all of the contents. thumbup

PS. yet to try it on a tin of corned beef yet which could be fun hehe

sociopath

3,433 posts

94 months

Monday 4th October 2021
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dickymint said:
Have a look laugh at this.............




Gave it's first outing on the ultimate test. Had time to peel the spuds whilst waiting hehe Ignore my comment at the end it had actually worked but the lid was stuck on by the suction of the pastry!!

In all fairness it takes no time on a can of beans etc. The really good thing is the way it cuts leaves no sharp edge on tin or lid AND the lid fits snuggly back onto the can and can be popped into the fridge if you don't use all of the contents. thumbup

PS. yet to try it on a tin of corned beef yet which could be fun hehe
We have one of these, best thing I've ever bought for the kitchen.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07FVQLBL3/ref=cm_sw_r...


anonymous-user

82 months

Monday 4th October 2021
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Another vote for the Culinare MagiCan. Had one for years and it just works great.

For inexplicable reasons, my wife came home one day with a Culinare 'One Touch' automatic can opener. I have used it a few times, and it works absolutely fine, but it is practically faster to just get the MagiCan out and open tins by hand.

I generally file stuff like electric can openers in the same category as other 'new money' crap such as electric carving knives, remote control gas fires and electric salt and pepper grinders.

dickymint

28,941 posts

286 months

Monday 4th October 2021
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When you're up against it this works and I also won 4 x fiver bets off mates outside my local pub rofl



number2

5,203 posts

215 months

Monday 4th October 2021
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That's almost up there with opening a bottle of wine (cork closure) using a shoe wink.

For the past ten years I've been using the tin opener on a 30+ year old Swiss army knife to open the few tins without ring pulls. One day I'll own a tin opener again laugh.

dickymint

28,941 posts

286 months

Monday 4th October 2021
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number2 said:
That's almost up there with opening a bottle of wine (cork closure) using a shoe wink.

For the past ten years I've been using the tin opener on a 30+ year old Swiss army knife to open the few tins without ring pulls. One day I'll own a tin opener again laugh.
I'd love to see a video of you opening a Fray Bentos with it laugh

number2

5,203 posts

215 months

Monday 4th October 2021
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dickymint said:
I'd love to see a video of you opening a Fray Bentos with it laugh
A shoe? laugh.

If I was a Fray Bentos consumer I think it would spur me on to buy a proper replacement tin opener!

LeadFarmer

Original Poster:

7,411 posts

159 months

Monday 4th October 2021
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Thanks, I've ordered the Culinare MagiCan from Amazon for £6, worth a try and gets decent reviews.

skilly1

2,884 posts

223 months

Monday 4th October 2021
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LeadFarmer said:
Thanks, I've ordered the Culinare MagiCan from Amazon for £6, worth a try and gets decent reviews.
And me ! Wanted the purple one so I could find it but £10.

Bacon Is Proof

5,740 posts

259 months

Tuesday 5th October 2021
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Lord Marylebone said:
I generally file stuff like electric can openers in the same category as other 'new money' crap such as electric carving knives, remote control gas fires and electric salt and pepper grinders.
Generally with you but the electric tin opener and grinders I bought me Mum have been a godsend for her elderly and arthritic hands. I sharpen her knives for her so they are still easy to use.

Murph7355

41,951 posts

284 months

Tuesday 5th October 2021
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LeadFarmer said:
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...and the Oxo Good Grips..

We've had this one for ages. Works perfectly.