Swing-A-Way Easy-Crank Can Opener with Folding Crank Handle, Manual Hand Held and Sharp Blade, Stainless Steel, Easy Turn Knob, Basic Kitchen Essentials, For all Can Sizes (Black)
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Swing-A-Way Easy-Crank Can Opener with Folding Crank Handle, Manual Hand Held and Sharp Blade, Stainless Steel, Easy Turn Knob, Basic Kitchen Essentials, For all Can Sizes (Black)

Swing-A-Way Can Opener

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$18.96Confidence: high
4.3(954 reviews)

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About This Product

  • Efficient Space-Saving Design: This 10.5-inch can opener is a compact size that fits perfectly in any kitchen drawer or utensil holder, guaranteeing easy access whenever you require it.
  • Extended Crank Handle: Designed with an extra-long crank handle, this can opener offers a superior grip, effectively relieving strain from your hands during use. Enjoy effortless operation and maximum control, ensuring a comfortable experience every time.
  • Comfort & Precision: The soft cushioned grips ensure ergonomic handling, delivering a secure and comfortable grip for effortless operation and precise control.
  • Cut with Ease: Enhanced with a high-carbon cutting wheel, this opener glides through any can with remarkable ease, requiring minimal effort on your part for smooth and efficient operation.
  • Product Care: Hand-wash with warm water and a mild detergent; rinse and dry immediately to maintain the item's quality and longevity with gentle care.

Why It Lasts

Carbon steel cutting wheel and gear with a chromed body — the older US-made models (pre-2008, before Amco Houseworks moved production overseas) are the ones with the legendary reputation. The gear mechanism is dead simple: one wheel pierces and cuts, the other drives the can. No plastic components in the cutting assembly. The handles use a heavy-gauge stamped steel that doesn't flex under pressure. BIFL users routinely report 30-40 year lifespans on the US-made versions.

Known Weaknesses

The current production models (made in China since ~2008) are noticeably inferior — thinner steel, less precise gear mesh, and rubber grips that degrade. If you want the real thing, you need to find a vintage US-made unit at a thrift store or estate sale. The carbon steel cutting wheel can rust if not dried after washing. No ergonomic handles — long use causes hand fatigue. Cannot open pull-tab or pop-top cans (obviously, but worth noting).

Durability Breakdown

Warranty
7.0
Materials
9.0
Community
8.7
Brand Rep
8.8
Repairability
3.3

Specifications

ColorBlack, Silver
MaterialAluminum
Blade MaterialHigh Carbon Steel
Product Dimensions0.01"W x 10.5"H
Item Weight13.8 ounces
Operation ModeManual
Number of Items1

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Quick Stats

Overall Score7.6/10
TierForged
BrandSwing-A-Way
CategoryKitchen
Confidencehigh
Data Points5/5
4.3(954 reviews)

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