OXO SteeL 51181 Jar Opener
by OXO
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: OXOBrand: OXO
Model: 51181
Product features:
- Accommodates wide range of jars
- Stainless-steel teeth for a good grip on jars
- Cut-out for jar visibility
- Comfortable, soft grip
- Dishwasher-safe
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of OXO SteeL 51181 Jar Opener
Customer Review: No problems, works great.
Summary: 5 Stars
I've owned this product for several years, and purchased the standard (not stainless steel) version for my parents as well after they fell in love with mine but I couldn't find the exact same SteeL unit locally. I've never had any problems opening jars with it, including a very stubborn jar of minced garlic that I used to always have to get the arc-joint pliers from the garage to open. No amount of running under hot water, tapping on counter, or silicon grippers would open that little jar, even the pliers were difficult to use due to repeated uses of them having bent and dented the lid. The OXO opener works great on it. It will remove the paint from many lids were the teeth grip the lid.
My mother has bad arthritis and a shortening of the tendons in her hands, but with this tool can again open practically any jar she needs. My father's hands have weakened with age as well, this tool never even makes it back into the drawer because they use it so often that it has garnered a permanent spot on top of their counter.
I don't know what the other complaints are about as this is the only tool of this type I've used. No issue on jars of spaghetti, on almost any jar you do have to keep the tool flat to the lid or it will slip. I just tested against the largest jars I have in the house and it fits easily and opens a 64oz jar of pickles. The 80oz and 128oz (1Gal) jars I have are indeed too big for this handheld opener.
I have many of the SteeL OXO kitchen tools and am very pleased with the nearly all of them, including the jar opener. I originally thought it was mostly a "gadget" that would decorate the storage rack but have found it is one of the more commonly used tools in my set.
Description of OXO SteeL 51181 Jar Opener
You know those stubborn jars, the ones that resist every effort to be opened, that leave a wake of jar opening implements behind while you lean limply against the counter in despair? Don't give up! OXO is here! The soft, comfy handle cushions your hand while the sharp stainless steel teeth wrench that lid off. Like all the SteeL gadgets, this one is darn good looking as well as effective.A powerful gripper with an easy-to-use design, the Oxo steel jar opener features a serrated edge to pop off tight or sealed lids. The open-jaw design accommodates most lid sizes, from a vinegar bottle to a peanut butter jar. Just slide the opener into a secure fit on the lid and turn. No squeezing is needed, and a cut-out opening shows you what the lid is doing. Both heavy-duty and comfortable, the opener is crafted from brushed stainless steel with Oxo's signature soft-texture side fins for a good grip. It measures 10-1/2 by 1 by 4-3/4 and is safe for the dishwasher. The handle includes a hole for hanging. --Emily Bedard
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