I'm fed up with useless mediocre tin openers.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/BRABANTIA-PROFILE-STAINLESS-STEEL-OPENER/dp/B00PPH7H...

OXO Good Grips Soft Handled Can Opener

Cheers. I've just binned the disaster one.

The best opener is always female.

My hands are REALLY bad and I was delighted when I bought this cos it's very easy to use...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Jamie-Oliver-Nice-Easy-Opener/dp/B00GKF2YKS/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1424080949&sr=8-5&keywords=jamie+oliver+tin+opener

Your head must be done in now cos you've got at least 3 recommendations!

God damn it! The one I recommended is temporary out of stock!

Whatever you do, swerve the IKEA tin opener - unless you have particular desire to slice your hands up. it cuts the tin on the side rather than at the top, leaving razor sharp edges around the entire circumference of the tin!

I've had the Oxo one for 6 years. Still going strong..

Yes, fkqmz, several types of tin openers open tins in this way.

How on earth can they be considered safe

The best test for a tin opener is whether or not it can open a Fray Bentos!

Go electric with the Kenwood, this baby does it all:

http://tiny.cc/p3w5tx

You could try the ring-pull thingy.  It's probably on the other end.

I know what you S.Kenbo ref Fray Bentos, I use an acetylene torch. The problem is I look a tw@t in a full welders face mask in the kitchen.
Good to hear of the progress of Tracey.

Problem is you can make just about anything at home except Baked Beans and Corned Beef