Kuhn Rikon The Gripper Jar Opener, White

Features:

Sturdy plastic construction
Opens smooth-sided and grooved caps and lid from 1-inch to 3.5-inches
Hole in handle for hanging
Dishwasher safe

No more frustration with senior hand vs jars

I've had a few jar-assist gadgets but nothing works like this. Just center over the lid, turn the wing screw on top, then use the handle to give a good turn. I remember from my physics class many decades ago that a lever (the handle) increases the power of the push/pull and by golly it sure does! One caution: do not over tighten the screw. It can actually compress the sides of the lid and then the lid binds harder to the jar. Just snug is all you need!

Juliet Okoro

Excellent Product

This jar opener is really great. Best one I've ever had, and that's saying a lot. It screws onto the top of the jar and you use just one hand to open the jar. Works with very small tops up to about 3" tops. FYI: We ran across a spaghetti sauce jar that even with this excellent opener was almost impossible to open. Wrote the manufacturer a note and they suggested piercing the top of the lid which will open the vacuum seal and make it easier to open. So I took the sharp end of a bottle opener and gently pierced the top and it opened without using any opener. Thought others with jar opening issues might be able to use this method to help.

Anita Samui

Excellent: for Mom, grandma, maybe even me.

I was preparing a care package for good ol' grandma, and thought some functional things would go well along with the yummy treats and requisite photos of her favorite grandchild. This jar opener worked like a charm. In fact, I tested it out for a couple days before giving it to her, and I ended up buying one for my Mom too. It is easy to use, and needs very little effort to open tight jars. For my 82 year old granny and 87 year old grandpa, who, at times, had to abandon a recipe or forgo a certain tasty treat because of too-tight lids, this has given them new independence and confidence in the kitchen. Grandma loves this little gadget, and is full of praise that it can handle not only regular wide-mouth jar lids, but even smaller ones like ketchup bottles. Despite both of them suffering from arthritis, they are able to turn the knob easily, and the long handle provides great leverage to easily pop open even the most stubborn of lids. It is an amazing product not only for the elderly, but even my middle-aged Mom loves it. Heck, even I love it. I intend to purchase the Kuhn Rikon Deluxe Gripper Jar Opener, Black for myself in the near future: perfect for when the husband isn't available for jar-opening!

Tigist Seid

Also it takes a lid that's pretty much welded on and removes it so easily

I gotta give it 5 stars, cause it works on every container I've used it on, and hasn't broke. Everything from large pickle jars to small water bottle caps is what this can open. Also it takes a lid that's pretty much welded on and removes it so easily, a kid could do it. What worries me, is it's built of all plastic except for the metal teeth that grip the lid. Because of this, I don't over tighten the adjustment when clamping onto a lid and it still opens a very tight lid as long as you remember "righty tighty, lefty loosy" The way the metal teeth swivel, it seems it's designed to actually tighten on the lid as you turn counter clockwise. Trying to tighten the lid (clockwise) will cause the teeth to slide. Pretty good design. So please don't over tighten and risk breaking an amazing gadget. I guess they could have used more durable materials, but obviously the cost would go way up. Edit: I will say though, even though it is made of plastic, it's pretty thick plastic, and doesn't feel flimsy.

Subee Karmacharya

This thing is great!

This tool is fantastic. Due to carpal tunnel and some arthritis, I'm having a hard time opening jars and bottles. It works on everything from water/soda bottles to pickle jars to laundry detergent. Simple to use, just place it over the top and tighten the lever, and open. The only time it isn't so easy to use is opening small jars, because it's difficult to get a grip on the jar itself so you can use force on the lid. Still, it's awesome, highly recommend it.

Teresa Venegas

I'm the guy people hand jars to...

...and I can usually muscle them off, but it can be really hard sometimes. Nice to have this beauty to fall back on if necessary. It can fit any jar I can find in my kitchen. It has been foolproof at fitting and gripping lids. Powering them off with the long handle is a breeze. I have older relatives that absolutely need a good jar opener and I will be ordering for them. I'll be there myself in a few years, so I'll be ready. I also like the "jar pop" style opener, which is quicker/easier to use but does not fit as wide a variety of lids. Good to have both. But if you are only going to have one, this is it. Indispensable tool for every kitchen. One improvement: add markings to tell people which way to twist the knob to tighten the teeth against the lid and which way to twist the handle to loosen the lid from the jar. Both are the standard (clockwise to tighten, opposite to loosen) Lots of people have a bit of confusion over this, and since you have two things and two different directions, it is especially likely here.

Roy Ruedas

Can't squeeze? Get this tool !

This is an excellent tool for me. I have a lot of pain in my fingers when I try to grab and twist off lids from jars. Ah the missed days of youth! What I like the most is that I don't have to squeeze - which is the action that triggers my pain. The picture of the item is old as the item now has a larger knob that you turn to tighten the tool on to a jar. Then by pushing the handle, the lid twists off. Perfect too for those that have lost that strong squeezing ability. I love it. Oh, and I did read the review of the one person who broke their jar opener - who must be awfully strong to break it - and who most likely didn't need the tool in the first place. I see no event that could happen to break this tool. That's just what I think.

Loni Johnson

The BEST, tried them all, and made in Switzerland, of superior design..........

For the price, I also got the OXO brand. Then I held a comparison competition. The KUHN RIKON Swiss version won. Easier to use, more efficient. Yes, The OXO works, BUT remains in second place. ./ the caveat is.... the OXO comes with a non slip silicone pad to place the jar on so the bottom of the jar will stay in place as you turn the top. I got the best of both now, since I use the OXO silicone pad for the bottom of the jar and the KUHN RIKON for the lid. ALSO, the handle is better on the Swiss version. A note if you are into design and engineering (my profession) check out the KUHN RIKON pivoting grippers for added bite onto the lid, and the simple and strong tightening method to clamp onto any size lid. At 67, I want to open jars of my favorite eats for years to come. This one will work well into the silver and golden years. .. .!

Angie Parker-Brown

Saving grace for arthritis sufferers!

I have arthritis and also a demyelenating neurological disorder that causes pain and weakness in hands. I have had trouble for years opening jars and bottles. My husband (love him dearly) bought this for me and it has been a lifesaver. I have used this to open pickle jars, jam, soda bottles and even my water bottles. It's adjustable and uses little metal teeth (which I was opposed to previously) but if you secure it nicely on the lid it works spectacularly! No more frustrating nights home alone not being able to open things...this device has been great for me and I recommend it! Keep in mind, there is a crank handle to turn on the top of it to adjust the teeth to meet the diameter of the lid, so if your pain is too bad or you have loss of dexterity in your hands this may not work for you....but it's worth a try. I was a little scared of the twist knob on the top, but have not had any trouble with it.

Nicole Farquhar

Versatile and Effective Jar Opener

This is a very versatile jar opener that, unlike so many others, expands with a twist of the knob to accommodate larger jar lids. Once applied and tightened, the handle provides great leverage to open even the most stubborn of jars. I tried to open a wide-mouthed pickle jar by hand and no success after many tries which included running the lid under hot water and knocking it against a granite countertop. Opening the jar had to wait until this handy unit arrived. Once again, I tried to open the jar by hand without success. Then I applied the Kuhn Rikon to the pickle jar, tightened it against the edges of the lid, grabbed the handle and then......voila! It opened with one nudge.

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