Manual can opener maintenance.

[full_metal_ox]

I seem to be unable to keep a manual can opener (of this general sort) for more than a year or so before something snaps, dislocates, or whatever--I fear my mechanical illiteracy is hanging out here--with the result that the handle no longer operates the circular blade. What should be the life expectancy of such an appliance, and is there anything

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[cuneiforms]

Go to a local Goodwill and pick up a used Swing-a-way model. It will last forever.

[goddessastra]

yeah, spend decently. my mom got one from pampered chef...the one that slices around the lip of the can so you don't get any sharp edges...and i stole it from her a few years ago and use it tons! it even has teeth on the side so you can (like tweezers/pliers) grab on to the lid and open it with out getting messy hands...

and then i got an oxo one..same one...at my bridal shower sunday and it does the same thing..

but i still use the other type of opener when i need to either squeeze liquid out of the can (as in, my cans of tuna fish) or i need the lid to swing so i can easily use it to strain the liquid (like in beans)

[thoughtsbykat]

I use to use the swing-away brand but they are hard to find. The last can opener cost more than you can get a Big Lots. You get way you pay for. I can't remember the brand at the moment but I bought it at a Kroger's store. Oxo have a good line of products too.

[sapphorlando]

Yeah, they're very low quality. I had exactly the same problem, and was replacing them regularly. I finally broke down and got the locking Zyliss. Last I ever bought, still going strong.

[aitherion]

I've had a Swing-A-Way manual can opener now for about ten years. I got it from my mom, who had used it for about thirty years prior.

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