An easy-to-use can opener is a valuable kitchen tool. For arthritis patients who have hand pain, hand deformity, or weak grip strength -- opening cans is much more difficult than it should be. A good can opener is a must-have for arthritis patients. What do I mean by a "good can opener"? It's a can opener that is lightweight, durable, easy-to-use, and if it is designed for hands-free operation -- well, that's the frosting on the cake.
1. Black & Decker KEC600 Ergo Cordless Can Opener
Cordless can opener that walks around cans (of any size) and shuts off automatically. It's lightweight, recharges in its compact base.
2. Black & Decker Gizmo Can Opener GC200
Cordless can opener. Versatile -- opens cans anywhere. Your choice of where to store -- in the mountable base, in a drawer, or on the counter. Walks around can and shuts off automatically. Manufacturer states that at full charge, opens up to a month's worth of cans.3. Hamilton Beach SmoothTouch Can Opener 76606
Sharp lid edges are a thing of the past. Opens pop top and regular cans. Easy-touch opening lever. Sleek design. Positive Pricegrabber review from someone with arthritis.4. Kuhn Rikon Safety Lid Lifter Can Opener
Opens the most stubborn cans and leaves no sharp edges. Lids do not drop into can. It's a can opener with a touchless system that keeps hands off of lids.5. Hamilton Beach Walk 'n Cut Compact Can Opener - 76500
Easy-grip can opener from Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex opens any size can using only one hand. Just attach it to your can - it walks, cuts, then shuts itself off automatically. Plugs in for overnight recharging. Stores in your drawer.
