Make-Your-Life-Easier Kitchen Gadgets: Smooth Edge Can Opener

• There's no sharp edge to get cut on -- not on the lid that's removed, and not on the rim on the can itself.


• The can opener blade never touches the food, so it doesn't get icky from contact.


• There are built-in lid-pliers so you can remove the lid cleanly and easily (but given the way the lid is cut without a sharp edge, I don't always feel the need to use that feature).


• The OXO Good Grips handles make this tool comfortable to use.


• As with all OXO products, they stand behind this product. If you're not satisfied with it for any reason, you can return it to them for replacement or refund. (Just contact their customer service department.)

Image:   by  Photos by Mavis

At first I was inconvenienced by the fact that without the sharp-edged lid there's isn't a built-in push and strain option anymore -- but really, that's a good thing, because you shouldn't be using the (possibly dirty) can lid to strain your food!

Now, I just use my can strainer -- something actually built for this purpose.

Image:   by  TheGiantVermin

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