Brabantia 400605 Essential Line Universal Opener, White

Indispensible! Opens bottles and jars easily.

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.

Everyone that needs to open jars should have such a device. Takes the effort right out. I've been close to popping a gasket trying to open some jars. Now I barely have to turn. Quick squeeze, listen for the air pop, and turn. Effortless. Still working years later.

When regularly visiting Spain my wife uses the bottled beans and peas in her cooking. As pensioners we frequently find removing the lids of these jars impossible without subjecting them to trial by hot water. We decided a Brabantia universal opener was the answer. We purchased one and packed it in our hand luggage. Unfortunately the security at Bristol airport decided that a pensioner could easily use the "sharp bits" on this kitchen utensil to overwhelm the cabin staff and hijack the plane. As a result it was confiscated. We have now purchased another one, taken it to Spain in stowed luggage and used it successfully in attacking jars of beans. Highly recommended for opening jars but failed as a secret weapon.

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!

Best thing I have ever bought. As I was having difficulty in opening bottles and jars.

This is great. Mum was having a flare-up of her arthritis the other day and after making a sandwich discovered she couldn't open a jar of horseradish - very frustrating. The old rubbery jar opener didn't help at all so I ordered this universal can opener and it's AMAZING. It has teeth on it and fits multiple jars, including horseradish. Opening is effortless, you don't even need to squeeze it hard or anything. Thank you for making a product that has solved many potential kitchen frustrations for my mum, who doesn't always have the good use or dexterity in her hands that many of us take for granted.

Bought this for my wife as she was struggling to open some jars. She's taken to buying Butter beans in jars and ends up passing the jar to me to open and I thought I was pretty strong but these lids are sealed on damn tight so this will save me embarrassing myself (and getting hot an flustered). She can open them no problem now and loves the opener. I'd definitely recommend them particularly at this price.