Looking for a can opener that can be operated with 1 hand Since my stroke I cannot use my right hand any longer. Can one operate this can opener without 2 hands?
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A couple more, not all get great reviews.http://www.epinions.com/content_135604571780http://www.epinions.com/content_121951063684Black & Decker KEC500 Ergo Cordless Can Openerhttp://www.maxiaids.com/store/prodList.asp?idCategory=34http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/customer-reviews/B000GHTBI4/ref=cm_cr_dp_all_helpful/102-0434183-1289707?ie=UTF8&n;=284507#customerReviews A couple more, not all get great reviews.http://www.epinions.com/content_135604571780http://www.epinions.com/content_121951063684Black & Decker KEC500 Ergo Cordless Can Openerhttp://www.maxiaids.com/store/prodList.asp?idCategory=34http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/customer-reviews/B000GHTBI4/ref=cm_cr_dp_all_helpful/102-0434183-... » Read More A couple more, not all get great reviews.http://www.epinions.com/content_135604571780http://www.epinions.com/content_121951063684Black & Decker KEC500 Ergo Cordless Can Openerhttp://www.maxiaids.com/store/prodList.asp?idCategory=34http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/customer-reviews/B000GHTBI4/ref=cm_cr_dp_all_helpful/102-0434183-1289707?ie=UTF8&n;=284507#customerReviews « Show Less
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I too cannot use my right hand and wondered if this opener is a good choice for single handed users.
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I don't know anything about this product. But in looking thru the listings I came across 2 that say they lock closed. I assume this means you don't have to hold it together while you are turning.OXO Good Grips Locking Can Openerhttp://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Can-Opener/dp/B0002IJETI/ref=sr_1_5/102-0434183-1289707?ie=UTF8&s;=kitchen&qid;=1183366608&sr;=1-5
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Sorry to hear about your arm. I would not say it works one handed without some modification. The other hand is used to apply pressure which holds the cable to the rubber wheel while retracting it. It may be fairly simple to rig it up to work fine with a bungy cord or similar. I'm not handy in the least and think I could make that work. So if you have some creativity, you could do it. Hope this helps.
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Yes, It can be used with one hand. If you don't have any hand strength you might need two. I have had no problems using it at all.
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My wife has slight issues with her hands and she thinks that its the best can opener that she has used. We open 8-10 cans per week various sizes from small to large and the can opener operates so smooth that you can hardly feel it opening. I hope that it works as well for you as it has for us.
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I have on rare occasions used mine left handed when my right arm wanted a break, however, it is definitely right handed. I used mine only for directional and speed control, if you needed to use it and all the buttons, right handed would be definitely the way to go.
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Hi, how are you? Thanks for your question. A left handed model is not yet available and there are no known plans of Fobus manufacturing a left handed version any time soon. If you have any other questions, we are here to help. Your friends at Fuddlebucks
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You can effectively use one or two hands, it's up to you. Also, It's not hard to handle at all. (Not slippery)
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I held the handles in different hands and did the turning with left hand. Seemed awkward to me but I am right handed although still did not have to struggle to open the can. But if you are left handed I bet this can opener would surpass any you have tried before. I would recommend it and I think you will like no matter which hand you use. Good luck
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No - it's right handed only, unfortunately. That would be a great idea though.
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I would think so. I am right-handed, but I hold the main apparatus in my left hand to open a can and turn the opener handle with my right. Everything is very smooth.
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The directions say to use both hands, one with your thumb on the switch and the other on the other side if the handle to kept it steady. That's how I did it since I'm not strong. I think you might be able to hold it with one hand - it's lightweight - but you'd have to have one strong hand and arm and be careful.
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You can do it with one hand but it is a very cheaply made product that likely won't hold up long. We are very disappointed with the cheapness of the materials as they are a very lightweight plastic.
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I sat my small can on a small soup can and it was just fine. I amvery proud of my non electric one handed can opener. Due to a strroke I can not use my left hand and am very interested in anything that helps me to be as normal as possible
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It will work fine for a Lefty. I have nerve damage in my right hand and manage just fine with my left hand. Instead of closing the can opener's hinged mechanism on the outside lip of the lid, you close it on the inside lip of the lid. Then just squeeze the handle a few times and the can will be opened in a a couple seconds.
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No it is a right hand draw only. It will not work if your trying to draw with left hand.
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Yes, I used it to open a can with my left hand and it opened it just as well as the right hand.
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constance, it is ambidextrous. some times with my arthritic hands, i find one weaker, and i just turn over the opener and use the stronger hand you can disregard the mackenzie '"yes" answer..BEST CAN OPENER I'VE OWNED IN SIXTY YEARS, BUY IT...........................................george