Kuhn Rikon Kitchen Gadgets
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My third product from Kuhn Rikon and a first for me is the Safety Lidlifter Can Opener, the first safety opener I have ever owned not the first can opener. Opening a can and not having the lid fall in and leaving that sharp edge is now a thing of the past with this inexpensive can opener.
The Safety Lidlifter Can Opener does a great job of that simple task of opening a can, no matter the size I found this a simple can opener that worked very well.
Ease of Use/Performance: 23/25
Convenience/Storage 24/25
Appearance/Design 23/25
How much I enjoy 23/25
Total: 93/100
The Kuhn Rikon Safety Lidlifter Can Opener is another of those new fangled gadgets that gets noticed due to its convenient way of opening cans and the simple ambidextrous use. The can opener works equally well for either hand and opens cans without any problems, small and large ones alike will open easily.
A tuna can, small tomato paste cans and number ten cans like schools use are all no problems with the Kuhn Rikon opener as the wheel and cutter are on the top inside and outside of the lip of the can. This gives a smooth cut along the lids edge and offers great leverage while opening the can.
To use the Safety Lidlifter Can Opener you open the handles which move the geared wheel out from the larger cutting wheel and close the can opener on the edge of the can with the edge of the can at the arrow on the opener for guidance. The body of the opener will be going on top of the can with the two handles at a 90 degree angle out from the can and parallel to the countertop.
Just this positioning of the can opener means you can easily use either hand while holding the handles and turning the opener when opening a can. The geared wheel goes on the inside of the cans lid and the larger wheel with the cutting edge goes on the outside of the lid and presses into the lids side to cut the top right at the seam of the lid.
The lid is cut off the can in the middle of the lids seam and once you feel pressure lessen while turning the lid is completely cut. You will feel the pressure as a uniform feel while cutting the metal of the lid and when you reach the start of the cut you can feel the opener give and not be cutting the metal anymore so you know when you’re finished.
The lidlifter can opener also has this beak like lid gripper to open the can and get the lid off without using your fingernails or something else. Simply open the handles and set the one half of the lidlifter jaw on the cans edge and close the handles. The other jaw of the lid gripper is on the other handle and will close for a small pliers like grip on the edge of the lid and you can pry up and lift the lid off.
If you want to use the lid again on the can you should not use the lid gripper though as it will bend the lid some when taking it off. You can simply use your hand and gently pry the lid off without fear of cutting yourself. I have opened a few dozen cans of all sizes and found it worked well each and every time and without any sharp edges or points.
The Safety Lidlifter Can Opener is the lower end of the line of Safety can openers from Kuhn Rikon and is made of ABS plastic and stainless steel which costs $16. The can opener is very easy to use and never gets the lid into the can as well as never has a sharp edge on any sized can.
The Safety Lidlifter Can Opener is another fine quality product from Kuhn Rikon and another top kitchen gadget that I recommend.
All three Kuhn Rikon gadgets, the Epicurean Garlic Press, Cheese and Chocolate Grater and Safety Lidlifter Can Opener are fantastic products but the garlic press is the clear Blue Ribbon winner. I highly recommend all these products from Kuhn Rikon and feel they do make kitchen work much easier for the cook.