the best TIN OPENER . . .

khushy · 14 Apr 2008 at 13:16

this is probably the worst post I have ever done - however I seem to go through tin-opners like chocolate!!!

The last one lived for about 2 weeks and then died a very sorry death - so I would like to invest for the long-term and buy the dogz danglyz tin-opener - any suggestions - make, model, shop etc!!!

Khushy

Begbie · 14 Apr 2008 at 13:17

GD - has it really come to this?

Spec me a spoon please?

syke · 14 Apr 2008 at 13:18

Begbie said:
GD - has it really come to this?

Spec me a spoon please?

Me too, just bent mine :/

khushy · 14 Apr 2008 at 13:19

Like I said - I am not proud - its the worst post ever - sorry.

khushy

PS - but hey look on the bright side - I did post it in the right section - could have been worser!!!

Dingleberry88 · 14 Apr 2008 at 13:22

Every tin opener we get seems to either not work at all, or last for about 3 cans.

Are electric ones any better?

gumbald · 14 Apr 2008 at 13:24

Worser?

GD only gets betterer.

A2Z · 14 Apr 2008 at 13:24

tesco tin opener is great

Glaucus · 14 Apr 2008 at 13:24

Dingleberry88 said:
Every tin opener we get seems to either not work at all, or last for about 3 cans.

Are electric ones any better?

That because your buying cheap rubbish.

Go to your local cook shop and buy a can opener for £10. Not only will it glide over the can effortlessly it will last years as well.

RobH · 14 Apr 2008 at 13:25

There are ones that open without leaving sharp edges, they sort of cut the seal on the tin and the end stays on, I don't know what they are called though.

Gilly · 14 Apr 2008 at 13:27

RobH said:
There are ones that open without leaving sharp edges, they sort of cut the seal on the tin and the end stays on, I don't know what they are called though.

Tin openers.

The Dread Pirate · 14 Apr 2008 at 13:32

Swiss army knife for the win

gillywibble · 14 Apr 2008 at 13:34

Get an electric one. Modern ones not only open the tin but they place the contents in a bowl and microwave it for you.

jackthezipper · 14 Apr 2008 at 13:36

I've got an electric tin opener. It works great, only problem is my mother insists on it being in the cupboard. So when I have to open a tin I have to take it out, plug it in, use it, unplug and put away. Takes longer than a normal tin opener, waste of space. Think I may buy a descent hand one (I always seem to get crap ones that break aswell).

J.B · 14 Apr 2008 at 13:36

khushy said:
this is probably the worst post I have ever done

You dont say!?

Although, I've always found just buying a mid-to high price ranged one from tescos does the job.

When I was camping last summer, everyone laughed at me for having a tin opener, it was just a really cheapo all metal one.
They laughed until they wanted to borrow it

banja · 14 Apr 2008 at 13:37

Tins should all have ring pulls by now. The tin opener people must have compromising photos of the can making people.

Monkey Puzzle · 14 Apr 2008 at 13:38

Capn' $qu!ff said:
Swiss army knife for the win

Lies.

"andy" · 14 Apr 2008 at 13:40

how on earth do you break tin openers so much? the one in our house must be about ten years old :S

The Dread Pirate · 14 Apr 2008 at 13:40

Monkey Puzzle said:
Lies.

No YOU LISES!

J.B · 14 Apr 2008 at 13:41

banja said:
Tins should all have ring pulls by now. The tin opener people must have compromising photos of the can making people.

Maybe I've been sitting on OcUK too long but that bizzarly makes sense!

khushy · 14 Apr 2008 at 13:42

thanks for the replies guys/gals - was hoping for an online solution (not a virtual can opener before anyone offers to e.mail/fax one over)

Anyway - I dont know whats sadder - me for posting this very sad thread or the fact that there are people here who . . .

a - know exactly what I am talking about
b - have an opinion about a
c - are bothering to reply

PS - the ones we have bought (twice) cost £5 from Sainsbury's - made of SSteel - work perfectly for a couple of tinnies and then die or catch my knuckles

PPS - its mainly used for opening CAT food - not our food - we can cook proper!!!