How To Use Basic Can Opener

Place the curved knife point of the opener on the right side of the can at the edge of the lid near the rim.

How to use basic can opener. This will align the wheel of the opener where it needs to be to cut into the lid. Squeeze the arms together for a secure fit and start turning handle. The hooked which is on blade is a fulcrum you have to place that under the lip of the can now you have to angle the blade towards the edge press down at the end of blade so that you can prevent slipping off once you see the hole then you are half done. To use a manual can opener open the arms of the can opener and place the metal tooth on the lip of the can. Lifting the opener with a quick and firm move will rip a part of the can.

Giving you access to pour out the contents. If you have a chef s knife on hand you can use it to open a can the same way. With either can opener be careful not to cut yourself on any sharp edges. Push that lower edge into the top of the can then work the knife around the side as if using a regular can opener. The only difference is that a chef s knife has a blade that goes below the handle.

Hold the can with your left hand secure the guard at the edge of the can and puncture it using the pointed edge of the opener. For can opener blades on swiss army knives simply unfold the blade and puncture through the lid of the can. Hold the can opener by the handle with the blade pointing down and the square guard away from you.