A tin opener that works.

[Lionoso]

Help me Mumsnet, I really need a decent tin opener. I have arthritis in my hands and struggle with all different types. I know an electric tin opener is an obvious solution, but I really don't have work surface space in my cramped kitchen.

I really just want one that clamps properly and turns well that won't stop working after 6 months. Seems to be a difficult thing for me to find, that or I have just been very unlucky with rubbish buys.

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Nogent 3 Star Super-Kim 4030 G Tin Opener, Red https://amzn.eu/d/bYCXy0I

Here you go! 🙂

Seriously though. Totally reliable. Had mine for well over a decade

Brabantia.
Buy cheap. Buy twice.

Oh that's an interesting design. I will have a read of reviews!

We have an Oxo one and it’s great. We got it from a supermarket but I think they’re on Amazon too. It clamps well, never slips, and turns really smoothly.

Brabantia.

I purchased this in 2012. I run it through the dishwasher once a year :)

Brabantia 400629 Essential Line Can Opener with Plastic Handle, White amzn.eu/d/2pBk38m

... mind you it was £5.77 in 2012, and it's now £17!!

Have either an oxo one, or a good grips one.

Brabantia here as well. Can't remember when I bought it as it was years ago, but it has never needed to be replaced.

https://www.lakeland.co.uk/72989/culinare-magican-auto2-can-opener

I have this, and suffer from carpal tunnel. It does the job well

I have had a Brabantia one. I really struggled with my hands with it. Just too much pressure needed with my useless hands.

I have an Oxo one and find it easy to use without much force.

We have a good grips one and it's very smooth to open tins and the handle is large and easy to turn, still very manual if you're struggling with your hands.

What about something like this? https://www.procook.co.uk/product/procook-automatic-can-opener-grey?gcshp=1&foc=1344&fook=2340bee028c55e7980d08333630ded5f&fos=gplauk&gclid=CjwKCAjw586hBhBrEiwAQYEnHbEUAQ8458uFoyvPnS8t66phbln99k2ho8MhGbbNBBZoX5FxijcFMhoCLWIQAvD_BwE

Oh that's interesting, don't think I have seen that one before. Off to read reviews of it. I see it works for ringpulls too. Ringpulls I always have to wedge the pull bit up with a butter knife or something.

Thank you mumsnetters for help with such a mundane purchase!

We have an older version of [[https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/koncis-can-opener-stainless-steel-00081534/ from Ikea, it's probably about 20 years old and still going strong.

However, I bought another one for work and the newer version is not as sturdy but it's still hanging in there maybe 5+ years later.

But that Procook one looks good, especially given that you suffer with Arthritis. I think in your shoes I would buy that one, possibly going to a shop if you have one locally so you can assess it in person prior to committing.

Was about to suggest an oxo one.

This one! Effortless.

OXO 28081 Good Grips Soft Handled... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00004OCJW?ref=ppxpoppmobappshare

This: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Culinare-Lift-Off-Can-Opener/dp/B0009G59Z6. I think we inherited from DH's uni stuff yonks ago and still going strong. Gives me strange joy to use!

I also have the Culinare & find it easy to use

This is brilliant. I've had one for years and have bought it for other people too. Joseph Joseph Can-Do Compact Can Opener, Tin Opener with automatic grip, White/Green, Small https://amzn.eu/d/3QGx8JS

I love the Oxo Good Grips one, but when my rheumatoid arthritis first flared up I couldn’t use it so I got this one.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B083WL36T6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

I find they all get so greasy and gooey after a while that they inevitably become less operable.

Kuhn Rikon works for me:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/KUHN-RIKON-Auto-Safety-LidLifter/dp/B097NBNRXY/

I can't link anything on the app but I have a Kuhn Rikon one that's a can opener, bottle opener, ring pull lifter and a couple of other things. You just put it on top of the tin and start turning the handle not sets itself up. It's great.