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I loved my Krups Open Master 404 until it stopped working recently. I found that The Krups, which had NO BLADE that touched the food so as to leave food on the blade as with most canopeners, is no longer made or avaialbe except on ebay. So, I started looking to see what is now available. I tried some other brands. These "other brands" had the typical "blade" that cut into the top of the can and the blade TOUCHED the food inside the can. Thus, food was left ON the blade. To me, after using the Krups for 7 years, this was/is VERY unsanitary---having part of the juice or syrup of the food left to dry out and collect germs on the blade. The only way to avoid having food left on the "cutting blade" of most canopeners is to wash the blade EVERY time you open a can. This isn't difficult, but it takes a minute or two which seems like a lot of effort when you're trying to fix a meal for yourself or your family. Enter the Hamilton Beach 76606. THIS ONE DOES NOT GET ANY FOOD ON ANY BLADE. In fact, I didn't SEE any blade on it that touches the food! So, it's as good, or almost as good, as my old Krups. Praise the Lord! :o) boland7214@aol.

This is undoubtably the best electric can opener ever made. It cuts the lid along the side of the can under the beaded lip. It does a perfect job,it is quiet, and does not leave any metal shavings. It will also cut the lids that have pull ring tabs. This saves your fingers. I give this opener a 5 star score.

So far I am extremely satisfied with this can opener. It performs extremely well with an effortless clean cut every time. Strong, solid chassie and powerful motor. Appearance is pleasant to the eye. I don't mind leaving this out on the counter for convenience. It cuts on the outside of the can. Lever pulls can into horizontal blade so it can cut both regular and pop top cans.

I haven't had this very long, but so far I really like it. According to some reviews I should have never gotten it. First off I never saw it advertised as being automatic shut-off or one touch operation. It is basically one touch but you have to hold the lever. BIG DEAL!! That doesn't bother me as I stay with the can until it is open anyway, had to with my last can opener or , once the machine shutoff, my can would fall. I like this as I don't get any paper or other debris in with the can contents and it is fairly quick. I like the way it really gets a grip on the can and only lets it go when you release it. The only regret that I have is that it is made in China, which is to be expected of small kitchen appliances. There isn't much choice now. That is the reason for me giving it a 4 star rating.

I have been leery of these side cutters for years, but when this one said it would remove the top from the "pop-top" cans, I had to take the leap...

It arrived last evening, and I immediately found something to open... And then another... And then took off the bottoms... (Cats were pleased with their evening surprise!)

I am most impressed with this can opener! And that the cat food cans no longer have sharp edges where the pop-top was, means our Great Dane can enjoy cleaning the cans for me...

And it is certainly an attractive machine, for sure... As far as hand's free, that was not a matter of importance to me, it only takes a few seconds to remove even a 3 lb. coffee can lid... Where the Black and Decker run around rechargeable type I have been using, labored big time with those puppies...

The "scissor" holder on the back, however, will only take the skinny bladed ones - something to keep in mind when ordering... My kitchen scissors will not fit - but that's what my knife blocks are for...

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PK