Looking for a can opener that can be operated with 1 hand: Can one operate this can opener without 2 hands?
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It is tricky but can be done. You will need to use your elbow at most to hold the can if it's liquid inside. If its not liquid then you should be able to. I won't lie it will be hard to turn the side Mechanism that opens the can. The final removal part I was able to do one handed. How ever I am right handed, and this item is made for right handed people. With that said, you both should try culinare's "One Touch Automatic Can Opener". Video of product - http://www.culinare.com/movies/one_touch_full/. It looks as if you don't place it on correctly to the can it may cause opening issues for the item. Or if you use it to open oily cans/dirty/etc it can jam it up. Reviews can be found here -
907401
It is certainly easy for a right-handed person. I can easily open it with my left hand, though that's not my dominant hand, so I am very confident that the answer is yes.
2086881
The one I received is a right handed can opener, and you could hold it with the handles away from you but it makes it awkward to use that way, and not just because I'm not left handed.
191275
It works fine with one hand, but you need an additional part: either a hand pump ("picnic pump") or a CO2 source. One or the other is required to pressurize the keg, after which tipping the handle is easily done with one hand while the other holds the cup.
756191
Yes it can be used left handed. However my son is left handed, but he uses his right hand with this can opener, because he says it is more convenient.
713938
I am almost totally handicapped and I can do it with one hand if it isn't full. I empty when half full. Hope this helps
2129306
It is very easy to operate with one finger but you could use two fingers if necessary. Spray where you need it and then rub in as necessary so that your hands are clean when applying the Spray and Go. it is a great product.
100272
hi, the gate is awesome, but it is a little tough to open. but we like that. yes it can be opened with one hand after you understand how it works.hope this helps
1205328
Well sure you could but that would defeat the purpose of being able to use it with one hand
982443
Yes, its very easy to open one handed. You shouldn't have any problem doing so.
352342
While holding the opener in your right hand, you would have to push a couple of fingers from the right hand against the other half of the handle to open it up, but it can be done. I am able to use it one handed.
214365
No, the can opener appears to be made for right hand use. Not sure if the company sells one for left hand use.
2019296
Amazon.com sells a "One ouch Can Opener" I bought a One Touch Jar Opener for my wife and she loves it.
1888396
Yes it is very simple to operate, set it atop the can, press the button and it'll do the work. Great device for little hands that can't use the hand operated openers.
1686847
Well - the bottle tends to spin with the motion of the opener. You would need some way to secure the bottle so it wouldn't spin. If you did that, it could be done with one hand.
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Hi George,I have been using this can opener allot. I have solved the problem with #10 cans by putting them on a turntable so as I open the can it turns. As far as arthritic hands go, I have them as well, and am able to manage quite well, but I don't think I would buy this item again. Hope this helps.
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You probably can not use only one hand because its weight is too light for most things you would cut. It would probably move around too much causing a little frustration. With that being said, it is durable and easy to use with two hands because it is solidly built. The blades are very sharp and durable and it is pretty easy to control. I hope this answered your question. :)