How To Use Basic Can Opener

With either can opener be careful not to cut yourself on any sharp edges.

How to use basic can opener. You can also use your cutlery to open cans. Use a handheld can opener by opening the arms positioning the cutting edge and then rotating the handle to separate the lid. Lifting the opener with a quick and firm move will rip a part of the can. 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. Carefully but forcefully puncture the lid with the blade deep enough for guard to rest on the rim of the can.

Push that lower edge into the top of the can then work the knife around the side as if using a regular can opener. Giving you access to pour out the contents. This will align the wheel of the opener where it needs to be to cut into the lid. Place the curved knife point of the opener on the right side of the can at the edge of the lid near the rim. The only difference is that a chef s knife has a blade that goes below the handle.

If you have a chef s knife on hand you can use it to open a can the same way. 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.