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Now that I've had to replace at least 6 can openers, both manual and electric, since I moved to Puna 4 years ago, I'm thinking that either I'm choosing the wrong devices or I'm not treating them right.
Looking for recommendations for any type of can opener that will not rust, disintegrate or otherwise stop working in this environment.
Also looking for ways to keep working can openers functional.
I'm NOT looking for advice on how to avoid using canned goods.
Thanks in advance, but I keep some on hand for backup when I run out of fresh stuff.
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Lots of cheaply made cheap stuff out there. Try moving up the price line some. It is a tool.
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Good ol' swiss army knife. Never fails me and it has a bunch of other tools on it too. [
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I think we've been using our P38 20+ years.
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One of the things I discovered after moving here is that my old stand-by manual was no longer USA made, and the newer models were not like my old manual can opener (the old "SwingAWay), they never would be "RustAWay" like the new one I bought...went on line & found that the old mfg plant still makes them, under a new name...."EZDuzIt" looks & acts like my old one...so...if you are looking for that old fashion sqeeze the handles together & turn th knob & actually OPEN a can... you may want to either find an old version, or buy the new type....
If you are looking for something else...have no ideas...
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I usually buy kitchen gear at Ross--it's generally better quality than Walmart, and much cheaper than Macy's
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Hamilton Beach @ Walmart removes lid can replace lid to store left overs costly but works.
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I second David M's vote. The P-38 is the best single product the US military ever made and distributed. Simple to use, compact and cheap. Got mine for about a quarter maybe 3 decades ago. Might try the army surplus store on Mamo St. in Hilo. Good tool to have in the drawer or on a keyring for when the swing-a-way quits working.
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I'm glad to see I'm not the only one. I only use manual openers so I don't know about electric, but I cannot keep a cutting can opener for more than a few months before it simply freezes up. I take excellent care of them, as per the manufacturer's instructions, always. Doesn't matter. I've been able to rejuvenate a few by lubricating the cutting mechanism with cooking oil, but it never lasts long. That being said, I've had very good luck with seam-splitting can openers, the kind that separate the top from the sides without cutting. Since they never touch the food, they never need washing, and without the moisture, they seem to last. I had to try several brands before I found one that was easy to use and didn't make little metal shards around the edge. Finally came up with OXO Good Grips Smooth Edge Can Opener. It has lasted and continues to perform well. Only trouble with it is the knob you twist is small and (for me) a little hard to grip. I then saw a seam-splitter with an actual crank rather than a knob so I got one. It's a Trudeau Stress Less Safety Can Opener, and it's my favorite, so easy to use with the crank. Love it. Have had it about a year now and so far, so good. No problems. Both are available on Amazon. Hope that helps. Aloha.
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I think Hawaii just has the best environment for making can opener blades rust ... once that happens you gotta FORCE the thing to open the can and when you put too much force on the crank, the bearings start to fail and freeze up. So it's no doubt the cheap ones from wallmart and target quickly fail. I'm still limping along with the first one I bought from a garage sale. It was on it's way out when we got for a buck. Tho.... I think I am gonna invest in a quality side (seam spliter) type. Thanks for your suggestion Lin.
