The best and easiest-to-use corkscrews

February 01, 2024

A corkscrew is not an expensive purchase, but it is something you buy once and will have for a long time.

If you often have to open cans, then you know how important it is to have a quality corkscrew that grips the cork effortlessly and cuts through the entire can without any problems. Safety is also essential. No one wants to cut their hand instead of the can.

Zyliss Lock N' Lift Can Opener

This is the best model of can opener. Once you pierce the lid, its blades lock into place, meaning you don’t have to grip the handles tightly as you push them into the can. Once you’ve opened the can, you simply press the red release button to unlock the blades from the lid. After this step, you use the magnetic part of the can opener to lift the lid off the can and discard it completely safely.

Type: Mechanical opener
Material: Plastic and stainless steel
Dishwasher safe: No

Cook Safe Cut Can Opener

This model is very compact. It's the perfect size to throw in a bag or take on a hike, and it also fits nicely in any kitchen drawer.

It can be tricky to use at first because it’s not your typical clip-on bottle opener. Its latch is very strong after that. It’s easy to use and cuts smooth caps with few serrated edges, which is important for safety when lifting the cap. It’s also lightweight and small enough to fit any size hand, big or small. At just four ounces, it can be used by both children and adults. Since the chrome cutting wheel never touches the food while cutting, you can be sure there will be no cross-contamination.

Type: Mechanical cutter
Material: Stainless steel
Dishwasher safe: No

Oxo Smooth Edge Can Opener

Holding a corkscrew and turning the handle can be difficult for cooks with arthritic hands or weak wrists. That's why I recommend the Oxo Good Grips Opener.

The long blades are cushioned and slightly curved to fit perfectly in your hand, and the handle is large and soft. A built-in tongs for hands-free removal completes the user-friendly features. Plus, instead of cutting into the top rim of the can, this one cuts from the outside.

Type: Mechanical opener
Material: Stainless steel and plastic
Dishwasher safe: No

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