Victorinox Can Openers

We are going to test two different styles of Victorinox can openers against one another to see which one performs the best. This is a test I have been meaning to do for quite a while, today we'll answer the question as to which style is the better can opener.

[DanSlotea]

The cans were far from expired. "Best before" means the taste and texture MAY degrade, but the content is good for many weeks or even months after. I've used cans with 3 years "shelf life" up to 8 months after the best before date and they tasted and smelled just fine. As long as the lid and bottom are straight, everything is fine. Some foods like honey never expire, but the producers are required by law to write best before dates on the jars.
Same thing for medicine. Most are stable chemicals, if you store them in dark cool plsces, they are good for years after expiration date.

[johnossendorf]

The "flex" is easily mitigated by cutting about half way around and skipping a small amount, then continue cutting to your hinge, then go back and cut what you skipped. While EDCing my Swiss Champ for the last 36 years, I'v used it to opened a few cans, windows, doors, crates, remove and clean battery terminals... It has saved my bacon many times !

[tikofthetoka]

I just opened a can today, for the first time

[mv]

Glad to see you back, figured you were recovering from the freeze.

[edwardfletcher]

As an electronics technician, the curved blade model can opener is fantastic for popping the plastic seam clips to open the cases of consumer electronics & PC accessories 👍

The tip is perfect not just for small flat blade & phillips head screws, but also for a fingernail cleaning tool.

Ignore the use by dates on cans, they're only a guide.

[ironman]

I actually like the Wenger claw style can opener. Works well for other tasks besides just opening cans- peeling oranges, cutting the foil around the neck of a bottle of wine, etc.

[knottheory]

The combination bottlecap lifter/can opener definitely works, I've had to use it before, but if for some weird reason I had to open more than 1 or 2 cans with a SAK I'd definitely want the rounded one, a lot less hand fatigue with that one.

I'm okay with the combination one though, this isn't a tool I use constantly but every once in a blue moon it saves the day. It's amazing how many times I've had to open a can at work or even at someone's house (it's shocking how many people don't seem to have a can opener).

Then again I tend to use a multitool at my own house to open cans just because I don't open a lot of cans. I have an actual can opener in a drawer somewhere but it just sort of sits there.

[joedart]

I actually prefer the standard push opener on the victornox over a regular kitchen can opener because it pierces rather than cuts. The regular openers leave a small residue of metal shavings behind in your food. And after a little practice you can get pretty fast with it 👍

[haywoodf]

Thanks for another vid Ben. When opening cans with multi-tool tools I don't usually do an unbroken circumferential cut. I'll go half way and leave an uncut section say 1/4". This is for support whilst completing the remainder of the cut. I'll clear the remaining tab last. IMHO it makes for more controlled, faster and less messy opening.

[BillDrives]

I sharpened the round section of the standard 1 opener and it cuts into the can better. I also sharpened the inside of the can opener (straight edge 5mm section) and use it as a package opener using a draw pull.

[jaredblake]

I told myself that I could eat my canned corn if I could use my leatherman. Food motivation and all. I can say that I can now open cans without a can opener and I'm happily eating my corn! Your the best!

[moemensultan]

Good to see you back Ben . I hope that the weather in Texas is now better and that you are safe and sound.

[maxlutz]

The edge of the second one is intentionally left blunt. It is intended to be a bottle cap lifter not a can opener. Obviously Victorinox does a sturdy build as it can be abused to open a can. I use a Victorinox Spartan for opening cans in my kitchen. At first it was until I got around to buy a dedicated can opener. For more than 20 years I did not find the need to replace it as it works so well. Same thing goes for the cork screw.

[practicalguy]

My Uncle ate a can of Campbells vegetable soup that was 11 years old that fell behind his pantry. Said it tasted fine. Best Before to me is how the cans are stored. If in a cool dry place you can expect many years before they are actually expired. Inspecting the can is key, any signs of oxidization or creases from dents on the inside or more obviously on the outside would be cause for concern, smell test and cook it well to be safe!

[Mikes_Life]

The combo style can opener(like the one on the bantam) in my opinion is the best one. It just seems so much better suited to opening cans. They both work but I definitely still prefer the one on my leatherman wave. Thanks for another great video man.

[cheeng]

Another point is the traditional can opener on the SAK gives you a means to grab the lid and pull it back.

[mattblack]

Prepper tip - you don't have to throw out "expired" canned goods. Manufacturers are forced to put those dates on but a properly sealed can stored in a stable dry environment should last as long as the can is intact. Obviously check before eating. Acidic foods like tomato paste have a shorter shelf life.

[Leightr]

At the time I first used the can-opener on my Boy Scout knife I had only ever opened cans with the "squeeze and turn" model in our kitchen at home, and had received no formal instruction as to how to operate this weird hook thingy. I wasn't completely ignorant as to technique though, as I had seen Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck each use an old style can-opener many times on screen, and though I was never able to match their speed it was enough to get me through the task.

[lonestardude]

I have recently been binge watching your videos! Glad to see your back with another great review! Luckily I didn’t loose any power during the great Texas ice storm so I didn’t need to break out the multi tool can openers! Thanks again for the review!

[Gabor.Bujdoso]

Again a perfect video idea and a great presentation! I was looking for this comparison for a long time!