just need an opinion on can openers. my parents need a new one. thanks!
2006-12-12 12:41:18 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Hand held. Get a swing a way they last for years.
2006-12-12 12:44:22 · answer #1 · answered by queendebadow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-23 16:24:11 · answer #2 · answered by Lori 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use both type of can openers. For the longest time I could not open a can with a hand held opener, and I am 58 years old and recently did it, it is so easy to do.
2006-12-12 12:43:40 · answer #3 · answered by mickey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hand held. I love my "Swing-A-Way". I have had electric openers and either I had a bad one or I was brain dead and couldn't use it, but I just could never get it to work for me. Make sure that mom or dad have a good grip to use a hand can opener, it does require a firm grip to use one properly.
2006-12-12 12:50:04 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have always used a hand held can opener. When its get dull I buy another. They usually last a good 5 yrs.
2006-12-12 13:03:08 · answer #5 · answered by Momwithaheart 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have a hand held one.
2006-12-12 12:50:14 · answer #6 · answered by Michelle G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get them the new "hands free" electric
2006-12-12 12:46:37 · answer #7 · answered by Tweet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have arthritis in my hands so I use an electric one
2006-12-12 12:52:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hand held is the best
2006-12-12 12:59:09 · answer #9 · answered by flipper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use a "P-38" that I carry on my keyring.Had it for over 30 years. It comes in handy. I don't know if the military still uses them or not.
2006-12-12 12:59:59 · answer #10 · answered by Snuffy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋