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We pick out affordable can openers that are long-lasting, safe and easy to use too.
CULINARY MAGICAN (EDITOR’S RAVE)
$18.90, from Tott
The small and tidy tool is light, well-balanced, and cuts extremely smoothly. It’s at the top of the line-up for its simple appearance, affordable price and effectiveness. It snapped on quickly and I could turn the handle with very little effort. I liked that it also cut outside the can, so I never had to worry about the lid falling into it. - 10/10
LIFT OFF CAN OPENER
$5.90, from Giant
A no-frills can opener, it has an extremely light plastic body. The heavier handle weighed the head of the tool down, throwing off my grip slightly. But it did a credible job: It snapped onto the edge of the can easily but I needed to use more force than the other can openers to cut through the lid. Its small size makes it easy to store. - 7/10
365+ VARDEFULL
$9.90, from Ikea
Its rubber-covered handles taper into a at edge towards the end, making it easy to grasp and hold in place. A light squeeze helped make the initial cut and then all I had to do was turn the handle until the lid was cut off. I like that it also comes with a bottle opener at the end. 8/10
JAMIE OLIVER CAN OPENER
$28.90, from Tott
Although this cut smoothly, it made for a complicated tool with its two-button system. There’s a wing-like button to lock the cutter into place and a small, at one on the other side to unlock the wing.The position of the smaller button made it difficult to unlock the cutter with just one hand. Grasping the opener with one hand, I found that my thumb pushed against the small button to unlock the wing, but my other fingers worked against the motion, pushing the wing back into place, creating an impasse. 6/10
ZYLISS LOCK-N-LIFT CAN OPENER
$33.90, from Tott
This was the most ergonomic of the lot.The at, rubberised handles gave it a good grip, while the lock function made it effor tless to press the handles down. It cut easily and quickly, and was the sharpest of the lot. Its only aw is that the rounded blade sticks out at an angle, and far enough that it can be used as a paper cutter. Not the safest for kids. 9/10
HOME PROUD CAN OPENER
$11.90, from Fairprice
Taking off the cutter’s plastic guard was a little dangerous. It was firmly locked in place and I needed to use quite a bit of strength to pull it off – I was afraid I’d slip and cut my fingers.The bulky shape made holding it quite difficult but it cut smoothly and quickly. - 7/10
This was first published on the Simply Her website.