victool 2 IN 1 Can Opener Set

This attractive and well-designed can opener set from victool arrived simply but securely packaged in a plain cardboard box. A more posh box would have presented the set better and made it more attractive as a gift but of course, it is the contents that count.

Inside the box was the can opener itself and a cleverly designed device to open twist to open jars. No paperwork or instructions were included and none are necessary.

The can opener itself is large at 8.7" in length and robust and well made. It is constructed from stainless steel with a brushed metal silk finish. It has black edging to the arms and has oversized hanging hooks on the end of each. The gearing is large and silky smooth in operation and very little strength is needed to open even the thickest can. The crank handle is again large but has rounded edges that will not cut into the hands when being operated. The can opener also features an extension on the end that can be used to open old style beer or coke bottles together with a projection that can be used to prise open tin lids.

Also included in the kit is a cleverly engineered piece of kit designed to open screw top containers. The device is built on similar large and robust lines as the can opener and features a large and easy to grip plastic turning handle with rounded hand friendly edges. Rotate the handle to open the jaws of the unit fully and place it on top of the recalcitrant container. Turn the handle until the jaws firmly grip the lid, take firm hold of the container and turn the handle firmly and the top will pop off. It works for me every time and I have yet to find a top it cannot get off.

This is a well made and cleverly designed set and should sit well in any kitchen. The current Amazon price of £10.99 makes it doubly attractive.

The Good
Three in one functionality
Great build quality
Attractive design
Great Price
Jar opener undefeated in my kitchen
Can opener Hanging Hooks

The Bad
Bulky
No Jar opener hanging hook

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