Can Openers

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Like the can openers of today, these variations on this common kitchen tool were used to open cans of food.

From left to right:

  • manually operated-cast handle, forged steel blade, from mid-19th century;
  • another from mid 19th century;
  • with cork screw-this style is still available today. These types are worked by pulling the blade up and down around the edge of a can.
  • Another still available today, the blade cuts along the edge of the can as the handle is turned;
  • an example of a can opener that is fastened to the wall and worked by turning handle.

 


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Updated: 05/21/04