Kenwood CO606.SI - 3-in-1, Can Opener, Knife Sharpener, Bottle Opener, 40 W, Silver

In December i purchased a named automatic battery operated can opener from a supermarket, and it cost more than this can opener. After a couple of uses it wouldn't turn off when it had opened the can and in less than a month it would not even open a can, so out of frustration, i threw it in the bin as i did not still have the receipt to return it. I looked on Amazon and as soon as i saw this can opener i knew it was the one for me as i had one of these a very long time ago. It matches everything in my kitchen as all of my counter top accessories/appliances are either chrome and black or stainless steel and black, but for me this can opener is more about it's functionality than looks, it is very easy to use especially if you have limited use of your hands, many can openers cut the entire top off of cans leaving the top edge raw metal which makes it difficult to put a can cover on if needed, which i do often a i live alone and don't always use the entire contents, also it is dangerous to wash out the can for recycling when there is a raw edge as well, but this opener does not cut the entire top off the can leaving a raw edge it cuts the lid from inside the can rim, leaving it safe to put a cover on, and wash for the recycle bin as well. Once it has grip of your can it can be left to open it without touching it, and the can lid stays attached to the magnet when you are ready to remove the can for use, removing the lid is safe to do also. It is also a bottle opener, and at the back has two slots for sharpening different sizes of knives. It looks good on my counter top, and is there at hand whenever i need it. I would highly recommend this to anyone.

bought this a long time ago still working very well.

I wish I had bought one sooner! I have struggled for years with traditional manual can openers,opening fray bentos cans was a nightmare,but this machine makes life so much easier.No more aching hands or wrist. I suggest reading the instructions before using it and try and understand how it works. I have seen a negative review when using it to open a Fray Bentos can so I opened one. This may sound obvious,but here are my tips: make sure the opener is on a flat surface,hold the can in position with your left hand supporting the base of the can, press the lever with your right hand to open. I didnt have any problems with the fray bentos can and opening anything smaller is simple. Opening bottles is not a problem,but I was still tempted to hold the unit down,even though it seems quite heavy.The knife sharpener probably works quite well on a quality knife,but the knife I tried was not one of the best. I'll stick to diamond sharpenening tools for now! I would highly recommend the kenwood,great value for money and an excellent kitchen tool

I only had to buy this new one because I pulled the old one apart to clean it and couldn't get it back together again - hardly the can openers fault.This is a sturdy little device which takes a bit of getting used to but once you've got it, you'll never be let down. You just have to offer the can up to the teeth until the machine takes them and starts to go. As I say, you'll get used to it. Then the lid will just spin off in no time. You'll then go for different techniques. Will you be a complete lid off person? Here's why I only give 4 stars instead 5 - the magnet doesn't always grab the lid and it ends up in the can itself (so always wash the lid). Or perhaps you're a lid nearly off person? Here you leave a little lip off metal on the tin and use some implement to lever the lid up - watch your fingers though.Don't forget - which I didn't realise for years with my older model there is an inbuilt bottle opener. The other thing I didnt realise was that there is a rotating knife sharpening - superberb!! Nice bit of kit and well worth the money. The chrome finish looks good in a kitchen too.Oh - and don't don't take it apart - unless you know what your doing.

I had a white version of this opener about 10 - 15 years ago & it was a reliable work-horse. This chrome version is no different. As far as I'm concerned, Kenwood have proved their worth in the realm of can openers.the CO606 is easy to use (once you get the hang of where to position the can when pushing down on the lever). The magnet to remove the lid is brilliant & saves all the poking about in the can to get the lid out, which you have to do with some openers. The knife sharpener is a great bonus to give your non-serrated blades an initial grind before finishing off the perfect edge with a steel.And...To cap it all, this goes in perfectly with my chrome bread bin & toaster.All-in-all, I can't fault this product, it sits there looking pretty, just waiting to give you some service.

Sceptical, but forced to use one hand for a period I bought this to see if it would "Do". Pleasantly surprised by its gleaming silver appearance which looks lovely on my kitchen surface. I have used it several times and find arranging tins to take some getting used too, although I am improving. The lever at the top pushed down to secure the can and start cutting, which takes seconds. Although not exactly one handed, the lever is so light that a simple hand or fist pressure is all that it required. On the reverse of the machine is a simple to use bottle opener and two apertures for sharpening knives. Again, easy to use once you read the instructions. I initially thought you just pulled the knife through the slot but in fact internal grinding wheel(s) turn when you closed the lever on top. Simple but effective. Moral. Read the instructions.