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Kuhn Rikon Safety Lid Lifter Deluxe Can Opener | 
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| Brand: Kuhn Rikon
List Price: $29.99
Buy New: $24.95
You Save: $5.04 (17%)
Rating:  63 reviews
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 3 x 3
MPN: 2271
Model: 2271
UPC: 705475022716
EAN: 0705475022716
ASIN: B00004R8ZD
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Opens cans of any size safely and easily | | • | Patented Lid Gripper for no-touch lid removal | | • | Stainless steel, with a soft-grip turning knob | | • | Hand wash | | • | Made in China |
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Product Description
The exclusive Lid Gripper safely and easily removes lids, leaving a smooth edge that is suitable for resealing with a plastic lid (dog and cat food cans, coffee cans). We call it touchless because your hands never need touch the lid. The Deluxe Safety LidLifter is made of stainless steel with a soft-grip Santoprene turning knob. Both Basic and Deluxe models come in attractive and eye-catching cans. Lids do not drop into can Cutting wheel never contacts food Dimensions - 7.2 x 3.0 x 3.0 inches Weight - 9.6 ounces
Amazon.com Review
The Deluxe Safety LidLifter is the perfect 7-inch kitchen tool for anyone tired of dodging the jagged edges of cans and lids. Unlike conventional openers, the Safety LidLifter cuts into a can below the rim of the lid, so there are no sharp edges, the blade never touches the food, and the final turn of the crank doesn't inconveniently drop the lid into the can's contents. The turning mechanism works smoothly for both right- and left-handers, and the soft turning knob provides a comfortable grip. Best of all, the cute puffin-beak-shaped lifting clamp means you never have to touch a lid. --Emily Bedard
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
 A Little Complicated August 30, 2008
Julie Schauer (Redwood City, CA, USA)
What kept this product from receiving more stars is its complicated use. First, it's difficult to get on the can, not comfortable to turn and very ackward to take the top off. I was only going to give it 2 stars, but gave it the extra star because it never touches food so the blade never gets contaminated by food in the cutter and always remains clean. However, if I was going to buy another can opener, I would look for one more user friendly.
 Can opening precision August 29, 2008
Jonathan Koehler
The first thing you notice when you hold this can opener is that there is no slop in any of the parts. It's built to very close tolerances and feels solid and well made. I found it very easy (once I read the directions) to engage the opener on the side of the can and remove the lid. It has worked flawlessly so far and hopefully will last for awhile.
One drawback to this type of opener is that it leaves the lip on the lid, so you can't press the lid down into the can to help drain what's inside (like tuna). Of course, this is intentional for a safety opener, but it's something you should be aware of before choosing this style over a conventional one.
The benefit is that the lid never touches the food, and neither does the opener's blade. So you really don't need to wash it after every use.
Get that new-can-opener feeling August 13, 2008
T. Heitzman (Longbranch, WA United States)
You have to, must really, read the instructions. This very great device opens cans in a new way that is so slick, safe and easy you will wonder why you've messed around with sharp edges, icky fingers and half-open chili. Takes off lid so nicely you can re-use it, like for dog food. Throw out those tired old neanderthal openers. This is the way to go.
6 years later, still going strong August 10, 2008
David A. Schwarzkopf (living wherever the Navy tells him to.)
As mentioned previously, this can-opener opens cans through the side of the rim, not cutting through the top. This ensures no sharp edges; though it's a bit harder to turn, (if I had arthritis, this would not be my opener of choice). Though initially expensive, you get what you pay for in this case. Kuhn Rikon quality and durability that has lasted me 6 years, (and still running), coupled with classic good-looks. I don't plan on buying another one of these, and I'm quite sure I won't have to.
There's a bit of a learning curve with this opener, (ok, it takes 15 seconds for a normal gent to figure out), basically, you approach the can with the nose of the opener pointed downward and opened. You then push the large black cutting wheel against the edge, and then tilt the whole thing level, closing the opener once you get to that point. I felt compelled to leave the step-by-step process, as it appears some reviewers haven't been able to figure out how to use a can opener! To think, I share the road with these same folks.
 Great Product for Right Handers April 15, 2008
Ronald E. Waligora
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
We bought this opener to throw away our older electric standard space saver unit. It works great for me (I'm right handed) My wife is a bit disappointed because she's left handed.
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