Brabantia 400605 Essential Line Universal Opener, White

I have to hold my hands up and say I bought this opener by mistake, and have come to the correct conclusion that stupid should be my middle name. Our tin opener gave up and not really having a spare I rushed to Amazon and typed in can openers, again speed to try and catch next day delivery straight to best sellers. That's where I found this product, although I did think at the time it appeared a little strange looking for a can opener I quickly browsed the reviews. Reading words like "universal" and "opens anything" made my mind up along with the fact its Brabantia which to me means excellent longevity, reliability and design. So bought and caught next day delivery, arrived twenty hours later just in time for dinner. It was about then I started to adopt my new middle name, as no matter how I angled this opener I couldn't get the lid off the tin. I couldn't send it back because that would mean admitting that I am stupid and I wanted to keep it quiet, so I kept it. Over the next week I used it five or six times around the house, jars, varnish tins with plastic spouts, super glue lid and an over tight door handle threaded cover which I couldn't budge with pliers. I would recommend as a universal lid opener, useful and handy, I am happy with this purchase.I ended up purchasing the OXO good grip can opener which is a five star can opener so I can't be that stupid!

This really is a must for every kitchen It really works for alk sizes of bottles and jars, metal or plastic.

I have owned one of these for a long time. Its great for safely removing those lids or bottle tops that otherwise almost break your wrist.I bought this item for a lady of 92. Needless to say, she does not have a lot of strength and therefore is grateful. This opener is well made, works well and has several different parts for different size lids or tops. Recommended if you struggle with today's machine fastened tops/lids.

A very useful implement, works 9 times out of 10.For smaller plastic bottle tops it is fine but does have two sharp protruding bits of metal at the top, which seem unnecessary and can pierce plastic.I didn't find this worked for opening a bottle of bleach, because the safety aspect involves pressing downwards as well as inwards on the tabs.

Being disabled with reduced grip and strength I have been really struggling to open jars and bottles. I have tried other "so called" jar and bottle openers but still have difficulty using them . A few weeks back I started cooking intending to do chicken tikka but being unable to open the jars despite trying 3 different jar openers....I had to do sweet n sour instead as those jar lids weren't superglued to the jars. I read the reviews on the Barbantia Universal Opener and bit the bullet,ordered yesterday and it arrived this morning and hey ho it opened the jars with ease and the fizzy Vimto bottle that my son had left on the side was a doddle to open .I highly recommend this opener

Excellent, especially for people who have difficulty opening jars, bottles etc

This is one of those tools that every home should have - especially if you are female or elderly. It looks a bit complicated but it's really easy to use and opens jars and bottles that are impossible to open by hand really easily and instantly. I demonstrated it to a male friend of mine and he immediately ordered one for his mother (in her 70s) as she is always asking him to open things for her. It's something I only need occasionally but it's nice to have it and know that never again will I struggle to open a bottle or jar.

Love Brabantia, always means good quality. This thing is doing a sterling job of saving our wrists, teeth and door frames although there are several bits on it that look as if it will do more than simply open bottles and jars and I'd love to know what they are. Still, it does what I bought it for very well, so that's enough for me.