"Cuts from side of can without leaving sharp edges." It must leave a sharp edge on the can instead of the lid?
1277893
Buck, I bought 10 and was planning on giving them to each household in our immediate family. I sent them all back I bought because it leaves very sharp edges on the can. It cuts the can not the lid. If you don't get it stopped by pushing the button it just keeps shredding the can. Some one can get cut very bad on these cans.
1368177
I am not sure about that, so far mine is still very good at opening all types of cans, although I assume eventually it will become dull and therefore harder to open the lids.
376751
HiThe Hamilton Beach #76606Z it cuts below the outside of the can with no sharp edges You could put the lid back on and it would look like it had never been opened The only thing is you have to hold the power lever down until it is through or it will stop where you let up on itI like it
1267864
Mine has only gotten more difficult to use. If the can isn't EXACTLY round, it just stops and I have to start over again in a different spot and hope I can pry the lid off. I wouldn't buy this again, and have thrown it away.
481721
With the turner face-up (as you see in the picture) place the can under the opener. Now move the opener to the edge and grip the handles until you feel slight tug, then turn the thumb wheel. It will be so smooth in turning that you might think that it is indeed not cutting the lid. When the wheel turns freely, you're done. Next, there is a niche on the left side of the housing plate, (pliers) to lift off the lid! This opener is the best opener I have EVER used and far superior than any available in the marketplace! Don't give up, you'll be glad you didn't.
1858486
There is a raised circle centered on the lid. I think you could cut a pretty clean circle in the top with the right tool, but I am no expert on this. Just my opinion...
481723
This opener cuts the lid off TOGETHER WITH the top edge. Instead of using it to try to cut inside the edge, use it to cut on the side of the can around the bottom of the top edge. You'll find it works much better than other kinds of can openers, and allows the can to be resealed with the top.
1442211
It's not like a "regular" can opener. It never goes into the can where it can touch food. It cuts on the outside of the lid - remove from the opener - then pull off lid with fingers - lid can be put back on later as a cover....! An amazing 'gadget'......I wouldn't use anything else! Answer: not removable because food doesn't get on it!
1548234
Yes the lid is still sharp, but the can itself does not have any sharp edges
811314
Press the black button and the cutting mechanism will withdraw from the edge of the can. Sometimes I press it a couple of times before it does the reverse but the cutter will move so you can just lift the Zyliss up and off the can.
844545
This model opens the lid from around the top and does not leave any sharp edges. I really like it.
2053185
Yes, it would be a little more difficult but the liquid will come out of the side of the can instead of the top. But it is still doable. The only downside to this can opener is that I always put the lid inside of the can once the product is out. Now the lid won't fit :-) Still worth this can opener, I love it.
2068703
Yes I believe it will. it cuts from the side of the can, not the top. It the best can opener I have EVER owned. It was recommended to me. I love it!!
857163
Sorry, but it is completely hand-operated. Why did I buy a manual can opener? In the picture to the left, the oval thing at the upper-left of the opener is the knob for turning the mechanism that grips the can edge while a sharp disk cuts it. I had one (brand X) that was powered by plugging it into a receptacle. It worked and then it did not work anymore. My opinion, for whatever it's worth, is that Zyliss makes quality products. BTW, an earlier edge-cutting opener we had, similar to the Zyliss in how it worked, was a Kuhn Rikon. It ended up in the trash.
2053186
lol, I suppose but not in the traditional sense where you squeeze the sharp edged lid down into the tuna juice. This can opener removes the whole top without any sharp edges but once the top is removed i don't see why you couldn't use the lid to drain it but yeah slightly different than any can opener you have ever used but worth every penny, quite awesome.
1248570
I have only used it on 106oz cans (quite large) The cut appears to be nice and clean and no more of a safety factor than with smaller cans opened with an electric device. My opinion - always stay on the side of safety to insure a clean cut & dispose of can & lid quickly (especially if there are children around) Hope that helps.
1018754
It cuts from the inside of the top of the can basicly like any other can opener does. I hope this helps.