Thread: Poll: can openers . Plz just choose A or B

On Dec 28, 6:32*pm, Kalmia <tweeny90...@mypacks.net> wrote:
> Yes, I'm still hot on the trail of a good manual type. *I've suffered
> even thru various youtubes and it seems that the field narrows to two
> types.
>
> A. * the top cutting one
>
> B. *the side cutting "no-sharp edges" type.
>
> Your vote, please.
> Thanks, guys.

A. swing away...top cutting.

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>
> > A. * the top cutting one
>
> > B. *the side cutting "no-sharp edges" type.
>
> > Your vote, please.
> > Thanks, guys.
>
> A. * swing away...top cutting.

A. top away.

Harriet & critters.

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>
> > A. the top cutting one
>
> > B. the side cutting "no-sharp edges" type.
>
> > Your vote, please.
> > Thanks, guys.
>
> A. swing away...top cutting.

A. top away.

Harriet & critters.

A. Oxo

On Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:32:51 -0800 (PST), Kalmia
<[email protected]> wrote:

>Yes, I'm still hot on the trail of a good manual type. I've suffered
>even thru various youtubes and it seems that the field narrows to two
>types.
>
>A. the top cutting one
>
>B. the side cutting "no-sharp edges" type.
>
>Your vote, please.
>Thanks, guys.
>
>

I'd go with the top cutting. I have tried the side cutting and it
doesn't work well or at all on some cans -- those from Hunts tomato
products come to mind. There are some other name brand cans it
doesn't work on.
Janet US

I have to go with B; it's handy in you can use the top lid as a cover
if you need to store the leftovers in the refrigerator.

On Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:18:16 -0700, Janet Bostwick
<[email protected]> wrote:

>
> I'd go with the top cutting. I have tried the side cutting and it
> doesn't work well or at all on some cans -- those from Hunts tomato
> products come to mind. There are some other name brand cans it
> doesn't work on.

I've never tried a side cutter. Don't think I've even seen one in
person. My top cutters have lasted so long that I expect they'll last
me until I die (guess I don't open many cans, seeing how others here
on rfc seem to plow through can openers) and then they'll work well
for someone else after that.

--

Ham and eggs.
A day's work for a chicken, a lifetime commitment for a pig.

On Dec 28, 8:34*pm, ImStillMags <sitara8...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Dec 28, 6:32*pm, Kalmia <tweeny90...@mypacks.net> wrote:
>
> > Yes, I'm still hot on the trail of a good manual type. *I've suffered
> > even thru various youtubes and it seems that the field narrows to two
> > types.
>
> > A. * the top cutting one
>
> > B. *the side cutting "no-sharp edges" type.
>
> > Your vote, please.
> > Thanks, guys.
>
> A. * swing away...top cutting.

Swing Aways are not expensive, and work well.

--Bryan

"Kalmia" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Yes, I'm still hot on the trail of a good manual type. I've suffered
> even thru various youtubes and it seems that the field narrows to two
> types.
>
> A. the top cutting one
>
> B. the side cutting "no-sharp edges" type.
>
> Your vote, please.
> Thanks, guys.

A.

"ImStillMags" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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On Dec 28, 6:32 pm, Kalmia <tweeny90...@mypacks.net> wrote:
> Yes, I'm still hot on the trail of a good manual type. I've suffered
> even thru various youtubes and it seems that the field narrows to two
> types.
>
> A. the top cutting one
>
> B. the side cutting "no-sharp edges" type.
>
> Your vote, please.
> Thanks, guys.

A. swing away...top cutting.

That too.

"sf" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:18:16 -0700, Janet Bostwick
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>
>> I'd go with the top cutting. I have tried the side cutting and it
>> doesn't work well or at all on some cans -- those from Hunts tomato
>> products come to mind. There are some other name brand cans it
>> doesn't work on.
>
> I've never tried a side cutter. Don't think I've even seen one in
> person. My top cutters have lasted so long that I expect they'll last
> me until I die (guess I don't open many cans, seeing how others here
> on rfc seem to plow through can openers) and then they'll work well
> for someone else after that.

Mine always rust. Just bought another new one last year and it is already
rusted.

On 12/28/2011 7:32 PM, Kalmia wrote:
> Yes, I'm still hot on the trail of a good manual type. I've suffered
> even thru various youtubes and it seems that the field narrows to two
> types.
>
> A. the top cutting one
>
> B. the side cutting "no-sharp edges" type.

A. Top cutting.

Honestly, though, I've never used a side cutter because my top cutters
are working well and I haven't had to consider replacing them. They look
to still have years of good functionality in them, so I'll stick with
them because they're already here.

On Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:08:03 -0800, "Julie Bove"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>
> "sf" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]..
> > On Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:18:16 -0700, Janet Bostwick
> > <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> I'd go with the top cutting. I have tried the side cutting and it
> >> doesn't work well or at all on some cans -- those from Hunts tomato
> >> products come to mind. There are some other name brand cans it
> >> doesn't work on.
> >
> > I've never tried a side cutter. Don't think I've even seen one in
> > person. My top cutters have lasted so long that I expect they'll last
> > me until I die (guess I don't open many cans, seeing how others here
> > on rfc seem to plow through can openers) and then they'll work well
> > for someone else after that.
>
> Mine always rust. Just bought another new one last year and it is already
> rusted.
>
How does that happen, do you let them sit in water? Why throw them
out, does rusting cause them not to cut?
--

Ham and eggs.
A day's work for a chicken, a lifetime commitment for a pig.

On Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:31:06 -0800 (PST), Michael OConnor
<[email protected]> wrote:

> I have to go with B; it's handy in you can use the top lid as a cover
> if you need to store the leftovers in the refrigerator.

Why wouldn't you just use plastic wrap?
--

Ham and eggs.
A day's work for a chicken, a lifetime commitment for a pig.

Julie Bove wrote:
>
> Mine always rust. Just bought another new one last year and it is already
> rusted.

Most of the new can openers I've seen are
stainless steel. They won't rust.

"sf" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:08:03 -0800, "Julie Bove"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>
>> "sf" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]..
>> > On Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:18:16 -0700, Janet Bostwick
>> > <[email protected]> wrote:
>> >
>> >>
>> >> I'd go with the top cutting. I have tried the side cutting and it
>> >> doesn't work well or at all on some cans -- those from Hunts tomato
>> >> products come to mind. There are some other name brand cans it
>> >> doesn't work on.
>> >
>> > I've never tried a side cutter. Don't think I've even seen one in
>> > person. My top cutters have lasted so long that I expect they'll last
>> > me until I die (guess I don't open many cans, seeing how others here
>> > on rfc seem to plow through can openers) and then they'll work well
>> > for someone else after that.
>>
>> Mine always rust. Just bought another new one last year and it is
>> already
>> rusted.
>>
> How does that happen, do you let them sit in water? Why throw them
> out, does rusting cause them not to cut?

No, I don't let them sit in water. I don't know how it happens. But once
it does, you can't clean it off and it puts bits of rust in the food.

"Mark Thorson" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>> Mine always rust. Just bought another new one last year and it is
>> already
>> rusted.
>
> Most of the new can openers I've seen are
> stainless steel. They won't rust.

These are Swing-Aways. Maybe it's not rust but it looks like that it is on
the cutting blades.

On 12/28/2011 4:32 PM, Kalmia wrote:
> Yes, I'm still hot on the trail of a good manual type. I've suffered
> even thru various youtubes and it seems that the field narrows to two
> types.
>
> A. the top cutting one
>
> B. the side cutting "no-sharp edges" type.
>
> Your vote, please.
> Thanks, guys.
>

Ive been using both since the 80's. The side cutters allow you to reuse
the can for electronics or arts and crafts projects. I'll put the lid
back on and stash the unused food in the fridge. If you want to strain
the liquid from the contents of the can you pretty much need to use a
regular opener. If you need to push the contents out of the can from the
bottom, you'll need to use a regular opener. Keep both on hand and then
use the correct one for the job.

If portions need to be refrigerated, cans of whole green Chiles for
example, the side opener is preferred.

Tuna fish cans are mandatorilly top opened so you can press out the water
or oil.

Canned soups and other products are nowadays pull top open, when there
will be no need to preserve any.

Can openers have basically become a thing of the past, imho!

Andy

"Kalmia" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Yes, I'm still hot on the trail of a good manual type. I've suffered
> even thru various youtubes and it seems that the field narrows to two
> types.
>
> A. the top cutting one
>
> B. the side cutting "no-sharp edges" type.
>
> Your vote, please.
> Thanks, guys.
>
>
>

A. B just seems silly to me. I've never cut myself on a can lid. I see no
reason to open cans from the side.

Jill