Can Opener

Some kitchen tools earn their drawer space quietly. This one opens the tomatoes for tonight's sauce, the beans for chili, and a cold root beer afterward, all without a fight.

The details

The Endurance Can Opener is RSVP's take on the classic hand-crank opener, built for daily use and made to last. The cutting wheel is steel and gear-driven, so the gears grip the rim and walk the blade around the can at a steady pace. You get a consistent, even cut all the way around instead of the skipping, stuttering kind that leaves ragged metal behind.

The long handles are wrapped in soft-touch rubber with an anti-slip grip, and the turning knob spins easily. That combination takes a lot of the squeeze and strain out of the job, which matters for anyone whose hands don't love cranking. There's a bottle opener built right in, too, for the moments that call for one.

To keep it turning smoothly for years, hand wash it and dry it completely before putting it away. Steel gears and blades last longest when they don't sit wet in the drawer.

Why we love it at Berry + Basil

• Gear-driven steel blade makes a clean, even cut around the whole can
• Long, soft-touch handles are comfortable for big and small hands alike
• Easy-turning knob means less wrist work and less hand strain
• Built-in bottle opener saves hunting for a second tool
• No batteries, no cords, nothing to charge
• A sturdy upgrade from the flimsy opener rattling around most kitchen drawers

Use it for

Chili night, pumpkin purée for Thanksgiving pie, coconut milk for curry, tuna for a quick lunch, a can of peaches for cobbler, and popping the cap on a cold soda at the picnic table.

Specifications

• Brand: RSVP International
• Collection: Endurance®
• Item number: CAN-O
• UPC: 053796132004
• Material: Steel body with gear-driven steel cutting blade; soft-touch rubber handles
• Features: Built-in bottle opener, anti-slip grip, easy-turn knob
• Operation: Manual
• Care: Hand wash; dry completely before storing
• Weight: approx. 0.60 lb (273 g)
• Dimensions: Not listed by manufacturer

The can opener you'll stop thinking about, in the best possible way.