Hamilton BeachSmooth Edge Electric Automatic Can Opener for Kitchen with Easy Push Down Lever, Extra Tall, Includes Stainless Steel Scissors, Black and Chrome (76607)

I tore the ligament in my left wrist and have tendonitis and arthritis in my right wrist. I could no longer use a hand operated can opener. I ordered this Hamilton Beach Automatic can opener back in the beginning of December, 2024 and have used it a lot over the months. It is very sturdy -- well made. I just love it. It is so easy to use. I loved it so much I bought one for my 97 year old father for Christmas. He loved it too and still all these months later tells me how much he loves his electric can opener. I highly recommend this automatic can opener.

I want to preface this review by saying that I have never liked electric can openers and even refused to have one in my kitchen; I much preferred the non-electric hand turned ones. However, as I have gotten older and the arthritis has become increasingly painful in my hands, it has become sufficiently difficult and almost impossible for me to operate the old style hand crank can openers. So like it or not, I had to get an electric one. I evaluated multiple options, read multiple reviews, and watched multiple videos finally deciding on this one which I might add, I found most impressive. I did not want a battery operated model which either required batteries or needed to be recharged. I especially liked the fact that the cut was made under the rim on the outside and not inside thereby eliminating any sharp edges. I finally hit the purchase button and bought this Hamilton Beach model. The can opener is tall enough to accommodate taller cans yet easily fits underneath the counter. It is attractive, sleek, streamlined and easily cleaned. The scissors tucked in the back are an added bonus. The cord is relatively short but long enough to plug in where I use it. The can fits smoothly and efficiently under the blade, and the lever is easily operated with one hand. There are no sharp edges on the can lid after being cut open. On my first use I had a bit of trouble knowing when the can had been completely cut as I noticed no change in the sound emitted by the can opener and since the cut is on the outside not the top it is difficult to see the cut. That is certainly not problematic, and I am sure it is something that I will adjust to with time. This can opener works extremely well and is a dream to use. I would be wrong to not admit how much I have enjoyed using it and how much my hands appreciate it. I highly recommend it to anyone who has any misgivings at all about electric can openers.Top 3 Likes:-Relatively compact and quiet yet sturdy and functional as described-Cut on the side is quite wonderful-Easily handles small, standard, or large cans with easeTop 3 Dislikes:-At first it was difficult to tell if the cut is complete-The side cut is so indiscreet that I have to get a knife to lift the cut lid off of the can-No longer can I put the lid down inside the can, it will not fit with the side cut

This was a well researched gift for my mom. I choose this for how it opens the lids and doesn't create a dangerous lid that can cut you when you handle it. Rather it creates a safety cut allowing a person to even use the lid as a temporary recovering for the can. My mom loves it, advised me it was easy for her to use with arthritis and performs perfectly. All music to my ears as she would definitely let me know if she hated it! On her recommendation after 6 months of use I write this review.

Once you figure it out, it works great. No sharp edges

I've used a hand opener forever, but I'm no longer able to bc of hand arthritis. I research everything before buying and the reviews on this item were really good on several websites. It opens cans easily and quickly in a unique way; it opens around the rim of the top which leaves a clean cut that isn't sharp on any way. It also comes with a bonus pair of scissors that sit in the back of the opener. I also like that it is taller than other openers to allow for taller cans.

This can opener is easy to use and works well. I love that it leaves a dull edge in the can. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is that it doesn’t pop the lid up when it’s cut the whole can, so I never know if it made a full circle.

I purchased this unit after my wife decided that her old opener was no longer satisfactory. As to what that means, I presently have no explanation. :P Anyway, she purchased a new, automatic opener that she rejected out-of-hand as it was exactly the same design as her old one other than it was made by a different company. The new opener was also very cheaply made in that it had certain, major components now constructed of plastic rather than sturdy metal. She purchased this without my input as she is very independent. We'll be donating this new opener to "Goodwill." As to this can opener, it is a solid, well built unit. It is significantly heavier which lends itself to greater stability when in use. The operating components, unlike other cheaper openers, are made of steel and there is no risk of breaking the operating lever when pressing down to activate the unit. It is quiet when operating and removes the can lids efficiently without residue. The opener holds the can once attached and when the operating lever is depressed to begin removal.The only issue, and it's minor, is that once you attach the can to be opened to the opener, one must continually hold the activating lever down to complete the opening of the can. At that point, one simply lifts the lever to remove the can. My wife states that her previous opener would open the can without the necessity of holding down the activating lever until the opening process was fully completed. Her old opener would open a can and simply stop when the can was opened. Of course, opening a can only takes about 5 seconds. That was her only complaint. UGH! This unit opens cans using a side action mechanism that leaves no sharp-edged lids to mess with. Very nice! A pair of small scissors is also a part of the package. Why such an item is included is incomprehensible to me. I suppose you can trim your toe nails with them while you open your cans. I paid about $63.00 as of this date (06/18/2025). This is a very good opener at a reasonable price.