7 Jar Openers Compared!

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It's my search for the ultimate jar opener as I try seven different types to see which one comes out on top. Have you tried any of these? Which one do you think is best?
Note that the Amiaus size is supposed to read 9 x 3.74"
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0:00 Introduction
3:51 Amiaus
5:34 EZ Off
7:14 Kichwit
8:49 Leifheit
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14:30 Swing-A-Way
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@sandybruce9092 5 жыл бұрын

I’m a 71+ year old woman and I have to tell you that I have your lowest rated opener (mine is two-tone lime green) and I can open really, really tight soda bottle caps with mine. I just move my hand up to where the lid fits and it works. Also, I have a small hand and some openers are just too wide. Only once did I have to ask my hubby to open a pop bottle - and even he couldn’t - so he went for the channel locks - worked like a charm. I need to remember that when he’s not around. And since I’ve become so wordy I will also say that I can open almost anything if I just give the top a couple whacks in the floor or counter - breaks the seal and all is well. I just discovered your reviews and I love them - you do a super job! Thanks.

@Kinkajou1015 5 жыл бұрын

I have the same opener (except mine is the same color as his) and use it for the same purpose. Opening 2 liters that I tightened way too much. Works like a charm.

@jetjazz05 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Sandy, there's a trick I learned from my grandmother, if you take a spoon/butter knife/juice can opener (that works best) you can wedge that between the lid and the jar and pry slightly, it'll release that air tight seal and usually the lid will just fall right off after that. I remember the first time my wife asked me to open a jar, she had the biggest grin on her face when I took a butter knife out of the drawer, she said, "you're gonna need something more than a butter knife that lid is on there", when I got the pressure to release and the lid came right off the look on her face was priceless.

@Kinkajou1015 5 жыл бұрын

@@jetjazz05 Problem with that is you may damage your flatware or the lid (rendering the contents unable to be properly sealed again).

@4lifejeph 5 жыл бұрын

The coolest part is you're 71 and use KZfaq! That's awesome!

@GrandpaBill 5 жыл бұрын

@@4lifejeph I'm 73 and counting.....

@yipkusin 5 жыл бұрын

For pt 2, can you have your mom or someone with a weaker grip test them and see which one they prefer?

@gardengnome3356 5 жыл бұрын

My mom is disabled and has rheumatoid arthritis really bad and has no grip strength and she loves the robo grip..

@slartybartfast3008 5 жыл бұрын

Yes the robo grip is great for older folks.

@greasylimpet5357 5 жыл бұрын

@@slartybartfast3008 , do you have these on Magrathea?

@fallenangel5346 5 жыл бұрын

I second that request. Tho I like the ezee off best I think older and/or disable people would benefit from the Robo one

@misskitty8510 5 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea!! I'm 54 and alone and I run across the problem opening jars and bottles every once in awhile. I really need one that works!

@mattymatt2323 5 жыл бұрын

The ezoff should be built into kitchen cabinets as a standard

@brucetekell6601 5 жыл бұрын

mattymatt2323 I grew up with one (kinda) installed in my house. I say kinda because it was the ezoff but it worked the same way. I think it was basically two pieces of wood in the v shape. Possibly had a lip it could grip the jars better.

@CIubDuck 5 жыл бұрын

My grandma has had one of these in her kitchen since the 60's lol

@aoutsky 3 жыл бұрын

For real.

@blahorgaslisk7763 3 жыл бұрын

@@CIubDuck My grandma also had one. Can't say I know she got it in the 60's but I know she had it in the 70's. Thinking back on it I can't help but think it looked like it was something made by Melitta. I'm reasonably certain they didn't have anything to do with this lid opener but it was the same kind of plastic and the color for some reason screams Melitta to me, but it's been more than 20 years since I saw it, so who knows how accurate that memory is. It was mounted under a kitchen cupboard just beside the wall mounted hand cranked can opener. My grandmother had severe arthritis for as long as I can remember, and on top of that a nosocomial infection contracted during an operation on her knee. They were never able to cure that infection only keep it somewhat under control. As a result she spent her last 15 years confined to a wheel chair. So she really needed all the help she could get with anything that took some strength.

@lynstabemis1239 3 жыл бұрын

Our house came with it under the cabinet. Was a 40 year old woman who put in 5 cords of wood each year, yet I did not have the arm strength to hold the jar tight enough in the jaws up under the counter. Instead. I hold the jar upside down I a towel for safety and bump the edge of the lid on a board. Then use a gripping rubber 4x10 strip. Working every time without a single broken jar

@danielperkins4610 5 жыл бұрын

All 7 seven have radically different designs. that's cool.

@brunoglopes 5 жыл бұрын

Daniel Perkins except perhaps for numbers 1 and 2. They work pretty much the same way, the only difference is that one is meant to be fixed below a cabinet and the other is meant to be hand-used.

@1994AustinSmith 5 жыл бұрын

@@brunoglopes There's not much that could've been done to improve it other than making it bigger, but I don't believe there's many jars too big for it.

@clay4542 5 жыл бұрын

Were you eating the jelly after each test? Seems like there was less and less jelly as the video progressed.

@BadApplesTX 5 жыл бұрын

Lol

@House_of_Caine 5 жыл бұрын

Isn't that what you open the jars for, right? Seems like a wasted opportunity not to...

@QuiveryNut 5 жыл бұрын

Clay that and you gotta wonder what happened to the first six jars of pickles...

@misturchips 5 жыл бұрын

@@QuiveryNut Relish, perhaps?

@lynnleigha580 4 жыл бұрын

Right?!? Lololol!! I'm just thinking about the 7 jars of pickles.. Which we do have 4-5 open in our fridge but they're all different, I didn't pay too much attention but all his pickle jars seemed to be the same flavor

@terrancewilhite9260 5 жыл бұрын

Many years ago I bought a strap type oil filter wrench for a buck at a parts store. It has been opening my jars for around 25 years now.

@GaleC69 5 жыл бұрын

I use a strap wrench. Works great.

@kenstrampe7609 5 жыл бұрын

i use the same kind for the last 15 years works great

@bloodgain 5 жыл бұрын

Now that's a good idea!

@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley 5 жыл бұрын

If it's cheaper than the things shown here, I might need to look into that.

@mirandabuccelli9181 5 жыл бұрын

I use one of those too!

@nancyware7282 5 жыл бұрын

Remember, for someone with limited hand strength, or who cannot use their hands well, a battery-powered opener could mean the difference between opening a jar or -not- opening it. With that, the few extra seconds means nothing.

@judymartius7779 5 жыл бұрын

The robot works really well for a friend of mine that lost an arm in a freak a accident.

@JackQuinlivan 5 жыл бұрын

I really like the Ez off jar opener myself! I find it the most efficient and convenient, it doesn't take up any drawer space, and it easily mounts to your cupboards!

@Hiker_who_Sews 5 жыл бұрын

After thumb surgery I find myself using a jar opener now. I think another advantage of the EZ off is storage. I'd never have to open a drawer and look for it. Thanks for the review, James!

@hangryclingus4018 5 жыл бұрын

Idk how I found you channel but for some reason I cant stop watching. I have never even considered buying any of the products you review but I find it entertaining to watch the reviews. Maybe I'm living vicariously through your videos

@ThatSoddingGamer 5 жыл бұрын

Just a thought, but maybe you could have had your daughter test them out too? She presumably would have both smaller hands and not as strong a grip. That Leifheit device in particular would be poorly suited for those with smaller hands. Probably said in the Robo Twist video comments, but that self-same device is probably best for those with very weak grips (elderly/sick/arthritic/etc) or disabilities related to grabbing and/or twisting things (missing a hand or a number of fingers/thumbs, etc.). It may not work with everything, it may be the most expensive, and it may be slow and a bit noisy, but it doesn't require the user to do more than place it and press a button in order to use it.

@keinermehrfrei01 5 жыл бұрын

you dont need two hands for the leifheit - just put it on top and push it around with one hand.

@1994AustinSmith 5 жыл бұрын

"poorly suited for those with smaller hands" It's not a flaw. It's a feature. It's childproof. XD

@victorlwd 5 жыл бұрын

ive been using that leifheit design openers since i was a kid like when i was 6 years old i could use that thing and open every jar i ever got my hands on and the fact that its constructed out of metal instead of plastic makes it waaaaay more resitance against breaking and has a huge fking life time

@chrischeltenham 5 жыл бұрын

I wanna know what happened to all the pickles lol

@jetjazz05 5 жыл бұрын

Pickle pizza, pickle sandwiches, pickle tetrazzini, pickle stuffed pickles... they ate pickles for a month... every. meal.

@livardo 5 жыл бұрын

I can never have too many pickles around.

@GrandpaBill 5 жыл бұрын

Pickle Soup????? LOLOL

@TheNiteNinja19 5 жыл бұрын

They got a family, I can polish a jar of spears as snack in a week myself.

@Nozoki 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheNiteNinja19 I can finish a jar of pickles in one sitting. Love 'em.

@marsworld7513 5 жыл бұрын

Great review. After buying several different jar openers. We finally got one that works. The black n decker stand up model. Regular $149 . Got ours off eBay used for $25 . Works great . Since I have arthritis I can't grip the jars at all to open. So an automatic was best for me.

@Valacosa 5 жыл бұрын

You have the "not scientific" disclaimer, but honestly you do a very good job with fair tests! (The haters would have you buy 7 jars of everything, and then still complain.)

@40ozmangi 5 жыл бұрын

everytime i think of buying something, i always come here to check if you reviewed it .... :)

@notold37 5 жыл бұрын

I have problems with my hands, so I would put the robo jar opener at number 1,and name me a time were you would need to open a jar in a hurry, the robo one is good if you suffer from arthritis or MS👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🇭🇲🇭🇲

@non-toxny 5 жыл бұрын

I've helped people with disabilities for 25 yrs. Usually, people without disability don't need a jar opener. The type of disability will have a lot to do with which device is best, i.e. weakness vs arthritis vs one functional hand (as with stroke or amputation), vs incoordination/tremors. So, recommendations are best based on individual needs. I understand you can't do that and you were good to consider disabilities and I also agree with your conclusions. However, from my perspective, OXO would be #1 because it: a. doesn't require installation, b. doesn't require fighting gravity, and c. has the sticky pad that means you don't have to stabilize the jar while twisting the top off. By the way, you can just use a piece of cheap rubber shelf lining as sticky pad under the jar/bottle, and/or a piece of it in your "twisting the lid" hand as a super inexpensive solution that works for a very many people.

@bodyofhope 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed. So true about not fighting gravity! I'm disabled and recently gained my independence back so gadgets like these are key! Lol The little robotics are cool, but for me they are #1 noisy #2 require hard button pushing #3 require battery changes (at the most inopportune moments and I need help for it!) So the stationary EasyOff had my stamp of approval. It's hands free so you can use both hands to twist if necessary.

@FortWhenTeaThyme 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know about that first statement. I'm a 25 year old male in his prime and I constantly have trouble with jars. If I put anything back warm and it gets refrigerated, good luck ever getting it open again without hot water and a knife to break the seal.

@angelaponder3348 4 жыл бұрын

This is true... I have a thumb and wrist that are messed up. I'm going to try the under the counter one to see how that works.

@user-dj4zb1pt4z 5 жыл бұрын

I had an EZ-Off for many years. LOVED it! Didn't know the brand name, left it at the last house I was in by mistake, and wasn't sure they made them anymore. Great product, works perfectly, lasts forever. Thanks for the name and the rest of your video. Entertaining, as always.

@reachandler3655 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for this honest and practical review. I love the idea of the easy off, always accessible, out of the way, BUT as someone with reduced strength I can see me having sooo many accidents! Shattered glass and sticky contents to clean up is not my idea of fun! I do believe for me the robo twist is the most practical.

@tjsynkral 5 жыл бұрын

I use the Safety Jar, it's an As Seen On TV jar opener from the 90's (a companion to the Safety Can). They're really hard to find now but it works great!

@mjhonold8530 5 жыл бұрын

Great review!! I have one similar to the ez off that came with the house I moved to 11 years ago and it still works!!

@Sextiva 5 жыл бұрын

I bought my 88 year old grandmother the robo opener and it has been a life saver for her.

@suzannetaylor6285 4 күн бұрын

I have a similar jar opener to the kichwit. It was my mothers from the 60s and it never fails

@yvonnevalenzuela7830 5 жыл бұрын

I really like all you videos! Very very helpful!

@JasonLeeIsAGod 5 жыл бұрын

I have a version of the Kichwit that was my great-grandmothers so it's at least from the 50s if not earlier & I still use it & love it! I could also see how the Robo Twist would be useful for those with hand mobility issues. I'd be interested to see these tested by someone with smaller hands or someone with some grip strength issues.

@wsb906 Жыл бұрын

I just wanted to thank you for your videos. And this one in particular. I'm getting up there in years, and occasionally have trouble opening jars. By chance, I ended up with two different jars this week, that I could not get open. Did a quick search for product reviews on YT, and this video came up. As a kid in the 50's, my mother had a product similar to the Kichwit. Indeed, that design has been around a long time. I remember it working well. In the 1990's I bought a house that had something similar to the EZ Off under-cabinet opener. It had been attached with screws. It is another item that worked well. I also have this over-the-top Black and Decker electric jar opener. (Which is what I finally dragged out, and used today, on those two jars I mentioned.) They are still available, but cost nearly $145 now! So what I decided to do, is purchase a Kichwit, and a battery operated jar opener similar to the Robo Twist. Amazon had Black Friday discounts on each. My thinking is, I will generally use the Kichwit for most jars. And if one is particularly difficult, I will use the battery style opener. And just keep them in a drawer. The Black and Decker can remain down in one of the cabinets, for use during extreme emergencies.

@APBrian25 5 жыл бұрын

Please do more videos like this where you do a bunch of gadgets and find the best one!!!

@konradhylton 5 жыл бұрын

Ranking was the same except Easyoff was bumped down to number two because it isn't mobile. The rest can be used when you travel. Hmm, but then again, the fact that it's mounted means I can never lose it.

@anthonydavidson6139 5 жыл бұрын

Konrad Hylton plus it doesn’t take up drawer space in a drawer, and it is fastest as it’s always out and ready to use

@grahamjohnson4702 5 жыл бұрын

You could have both if you travel.

@x0rsw1tch 5 жыл бұрын

Buy two... One under your kitchen cabinet, and mount the other on your suitcase! 😂

@PongoXBongo 5 жыл бұрын

@@x0rsw1tch Or mount it inside the lid of a chest cooler.

@afroman527 5 жыл бұрын

I agree with your rankings except I give a slight advantage for the OXO Good Grips over the EZ Off. The method at which they both open jars is very similar, but the OXO is cheaper and portable.

@jwilde801 5 жыл бұрын

my mother has extremely bad arthritis and can't open even the simplest jars, let alone the hard ones. we have tried more than 30 openers through the years. when I saw this video I smiled, because the first two openers featured in this video, are the two we have settled on to use long term. between these two, there are very few jars that she can't open herself anymore. she asks for my help maybe once a month now, compared to twice a day for 25 years. they are both life savers for someone with weak hands. thanks for reviewing them. everyone has a right to their own opinion, but from a family that absolutely needs these items, the robo-twist and the second one (blue)(ours was a different brand, but identical) both get our endorsement. ** let me clarify the ones we endorse are the Amiaus and the Robo Twist. The others may be as good or even better, but I know for sure these two have been amazing in helping my mother.

@JMWexperience 3 күн бұрын

I remember my parents had a Kichwit style jar opener when I was a kid 70 years ago 😊

@Wyatth58 5 жыл бұрын

I love most OXO products, they seem to be designed and built a little better than other brands

@olejniczak12 5 жыл бұрын

I havent had a bad one yet. Its the only cheaper box store brand of kitchen items thats actually durable.

@kaldo_kaldo 5 жыл бұрын

It's not a store brand at all though. It's an independent manufacturer; their products are available in a plethora of stores internationally.

@holylettuce4730 5 жыл бұрын

I sold them for years working at belks and we never had their products returned

@True_Christian Жыл бұрын

I have the OXO and it's total garbage. It literally slips off the jar lid 99% of the time whilst I try to turn the lid with it, without opening it. Using it is a *very horrendous* experience for precisely that reason.

@tartsonawire 5 жыл бұрын

My mom has severe RA, so her grip strength is very limited. I got her a Robotwist off of Wish a year or two ago, and she loves it. I think it was about $12, shipping included.

@anthonydavidson6139 5 жыл бұрын

Another big bonus for the easy off is that it is always out and ready to use without digging through a drawer to find it. One possible flaw though is if it interferes with under counter lighting. All things considered i would pick the easy off simply because when I need it it would be right there waiting and not take up drawer space or get lost under 100 Tupperware lids

@TrollFaceTheMan 5 жыл бұрын

Joking aside it really is fascinating to see so many different and clever solutions to the same problem.

@immanuelhensley6911 5 жыл бұрын

Keep it up man its good to see you blowing up ive been following since the beginning.

@thesagedwizard 5 жыл бұрын

Our jar opener is one of those non-slip gripper squares. Opens everything with no effort and cost around $2AUD for 3.

@jbeargrr 5 жыл бұрын

That's what I normally use, too. But when I had a broken wrist, or a hand injury, I really could have used that Robo-twist, or whatever it's called.

@lindenlonstrup3326 5 жыл бұрын

Jar openers are useful for elderly people with Parkinson's. Thanks for your very in depth hands on unbiased review.

@melsterifficmama1808 5 жыл бұрын

I have really small hands. My problems are with really big caps and bottles. I simply whack most jars on the edge with the back side of a heavy knife to break the seal and open most jars. For really big jars, I do that and my husband finishes the job. My nemesis is bottles of lemon and lime juice. Once you use them, they are really hard to open. That first gadget is a huge help in my kitchen. Bottles are a different story.

@silverfang387 5 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on can openers?

@ActionBastard88 5 жыл бұрын

He did before, check his older videos.

@tomstestkitchen 5 жыл бұрын

Just what I was looking for! I am going for the OXO, mostly because I really like their products and I don't want to mount a can opener under my cabinet.

@PongoXBongo 5 жыл бұрын

I use a beefy butter knife for stubborn lids. A couple of taps 'round the edge, or a bit of a pry if needed to pop a seal. As a bonus, I then have the knife ready in-hand for spreading whatever is in the jar. ;)

@dellarnold5249 5 жыл бұрын

I was REALLY happy to see this demo of so many openers. My wife is developing rheumatoid arthritis so her grip wont let her open most jars anymore. I like the 2 options he chose but what if you need to open a jar away from home. The OXO Grip is portable but still requires grip ability. For medical reasons the fully auto opener is a clear winner. It opens ALL sizes, it fully AUTO, and its easily PORTABLE.

@wishyouwere1974 5 жыл бұрын

You better know someone pregnant to help you eat all those pickles!!!

@paigeturner_ 5 жыл бұрын

What are you going to do with 7 jars of pickles?

@MrFmiller 5 жыл бұрын

I have a "Top Off" jar and bottle screw top opener by the Edlund Co. Burlington Vt. (Patents Pending) form circa 1950 that is almost exactly the same as the Kitchwit except the shape of the handle. I used it when I was a kid and pointedly asked for it from the estate when my parents passed away. It still works as well as it did when it was new. If for no other reason I like it because it is almost indestructable and has never failed. Thanks for the review. I may just purchase Kitchwits for my kids and grandkids as presents so they will remember me for years to come.

@Jake-ey2do 5 жыл бұрын

Im not sure how or why i am watching a jar opener review video, but i love it. Quality video and somehow retained my attention for 19 minutes with jars. Solid video man

@compulsoryevacuationdevice 5 жыл бұрын

In terms of raw power, the swing away is the best. It turns your hand squeezing power into the most torque compared to the other squeezing models. And it really cuts into the cap compared to the other models that rely on friction. Since I don’t have any hand problems, the only use I have for a bottle opener is to open something truly stuck. Meaning that I’m going for power over convenience.

@JuanGomez-mv1qx 5 жыл бұрын

You got the ranks perfect bro

@Doone226 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review of these products. Having carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis this was great info for me.

@lydiajohnson6028 5 жыл бұрын

I have small hands and arthritis, so I have several jar openers. The one that works the best is like the kitchwit except the handle is just straight. I had a Robo Twist till one time it broke instead of opening the jar. That's the problem with plastic. Sometimes I have problems holding the jar still while I open it. I'm going to try putting it on a rubber or silicone mat.

@randeeholton 5 жыл бұрын

I would pick the one that goes under the cupboard. As with auther in my hands it would work the best. The least would be the blue one or the one where you have to stretch out your hand not good for arthur

@leonardcrate 5 жыл бұрын

Ahh ok that's why you posted about all those jar of pickles, I thought you were reviewing pickles 😂😂

@Freakinreviews 5 жыл бұрын

I thought the pickles seemed more mysterious than just saying "I'm reviewing 7 jar openers!' haha

@leonardcrate 5 жыл бұрын

@@Freakinreviews haha you sure had me puzzled lol

@46reyalP 5 жыл бұрын

Ikr

@patriciavincent1569 4 жыл бұрын

I am disabled and have hand troubles and I agree with you on each one but I think that the Robo Twist is the one for me, as soon as this virus lets me get out of the house I will be getting one. Thank You!!

@taylorvanbuskirk8040 5 жыл бұрын

I'm still using my "Kichwit" style can opener that's been in my family for over 70 years. It works great.

@donnalynn2 5 жыл бұрын

I have one like the Oxo. It's made by Pampered Chef and it's very similar except no mat and you can either use it by hand or mount it under the counter. I've had it for over 15 years now and it's the best thing I have. It actually came with a little bottle opener. It opens pop bottles like the 22 ozers or 2 liters and it's got a magnet so it stays on the fridge. I just acquired arthritis in my hands thus past year and they have both been beneficial. I cannot open pop bottles at all now without it. I highly recommend if you are invited to a party. P.S. I know people who have gotten the auto can opener and they don't last long. They seem to stop working after a few years, just in my experience.

@oeinhayes8361 5 жыл бұрын

How many pickles does this guy have!?!?!

@katiekatie8388 3 жыл бұрын

@CHIEFiNZaneO 5 жыл бұрын

Love the videos! We bought the EZ Off per your recommendation and it has performed flawlessly. Thanks!

@SamNicholson1214 5 жыл бұрын

You and Vivian of Vivian tries are my favorite for as seen on tv reviews

@TomLeg 5 жыл бұрын

The swing-a-way requires squeezing the handle, so a person with arthritis or other gripping problems wouldn't be able to use it.

@binaryorbitals 5 жыл бұрын

KZfaq recommendations once again telling me that I am weak

@tunaburn2330 5 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the time you put into your videos

@DaveTexas 4 жыл бұрын

I have one of those Amiaus things. I have a degenerative nerve disease that has caused me to lose a lot of strength in my hands in recent years, so I needed something to help me open jars. The Amiaus device works really well for me, especially for things like the caps on two-liter soda bottles and the lids on jars of olives, pickles, and jalapeños. If you’re having trouble getting it to fit tightly over a lid, flip it upside down and use the slightly smaller opening on the top side - works just fine that way.

@Seabee123100 5 жыл бұрын

Jars were previously opened and so have less resistance. New jars have a suction and more difficult to open

@EricN73158 5 жыл бұрын

This reminds me of one time when I was shopping at Costco (years back) and they where setting up something on the taste-testing stand but the lady that was setting it up was having A hard time opening a jar of whatever they where handing out. ' Among the crowd of people I rise up and speak "Hey ma'am do you need a hand opening that jar?" She reply with a "Yes" So I, some skinny white kid steps up. I grip the jar and fake open it acting like it was something super hard. I then turn to the people and say "Wow this one is tough BUT ladies and gentlemen I have a trick" I then smash the top of the jar on to the table they had set up for the display and with my iron grip I ripped that jar open so fast and then said "Ha, No jar will best me" I was a hero of the people that day, they cheered as they sample the food. I walked away never to be seen again by them I never even tasted the sample I just wanted to show off.

@jakec3787 5 жыл бұрын

Sounds very cringey and stupid, im glad you dont feel that way though or itd be a hard memory to supress. Sadly everyone else probably thought it was cringey as hell too

@EricN73158 5 жыл бұрын

@@jakec3787 cool? Nice to know

@jonathansolomon8576 4 жыл бұрын

Eric Niederer 😂😂😂 man I’m crying did u rly do that

@EricN73158 4 жыл бұрын

@@jonathansolomon8576 Yeah man it was a long time ago! I was the hero of all the fat people that wanted free snacks! The poor lady trying to open the jar just could not do it and I saw that so I had to step up cuz I open jars at home all the time for my mom back then.

@DianePahl 5 жыл бұрын

great video! I've been wanting to get one of these due to my rheumatoid arthritis and now you've given me a reason to go shopping! thanks!

@thesoup7526 3 жыл бұрын

My elderly Mom has really bad arthritis in her hands and she’d have to wait for when visitors would come by to open her jars for her. I got her the robotwist as a gift and to this day she still says it’s the most thoughtful gift she ever got.

@DarkClouds-wr7op 5 жыл бұрын

Yeooooo

@roxannejones7959 5 жыл бұрын

Referring to the jars openers. Best to have a weaker person test them not a young healthy man...Mr. Gorilla hands lol

@hannahwiggins455 5 жыл бұрын

Really liked this video and it made me wonder why it’s never entered my mind to buy a jar opener. I really don’t think I knew anything like that existed so I guess I was living under a rock. I will be purchasing the ez off thanks to your awesome video so thank you! I’d love it if you reviewed can openers sometime. My husband and I have been through so many in our 16 years of marriage and have concluded that it’s hard to find a good one these days since they’re made with plastic gears now. Pampered chef makes the only one we’ve been decently satisfied with but it isn’t perfect either.

@kittyrichardson68 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for showing us the best ones.

@nancydonnell3400 5 жыл бұрын

Want to open a jar? Tap the lid with the handle of a table knife ( the one that goes with your fork and spoon ) to break the vacuum. Poof, done.

@kdmagicman 5 жыл бұрын

Even better, place the tip of a butterknife in between the lid and the jar, and give it a gentle twist to release the vacuum. Then the jar will open easily. No need for fancy jar-opening gadgets.

@joshuaewalker 5 жыл бұрын

Five bucks at Harbor Freight gets you a set of two strap wrenches, a big one and a little one, which will work tenfold better than anything you just showed.

@marccarrier9589 2 жыл бұрын

My mom has the Kitchwit and I remember using it as a kid. I loved it so much I bought one as an adult. Mine has a wooden handle but works identically. Great item, my daughter loves using it also.

@mariaegonzalez4232 2 жыл бұрын

The electrical one, worked ok for a while, but later on didn’t turn off. Just kept on and on. Finally a piece of plastic broke! That’s why I appreciate your information. Thank you!

@BrokebackBob 5 жыл бұрын

My ultimate jar opener is the butt of a knife tapped around the jar top edge. Never fails.

@annjohnson6422 5 жыл бұрын

Yea!! I've had the ezoff jar opener for 3 years now. Even with arthritis in my wrist I can open jars with no problem. Use it all the time

@gerryschipper9778 5 жыл бұрын

You picked the one I liked the best too...plus it doesn’t take up drawer space!

@tourtaste7922 5 жыл бұрын

I realy like your reviews my friend. I see you from cyprus and i dont lose any of your videos. Keep it up. Make more videos like this and kitchen staff!!

@211ssw 4 жыл бұрын

At 75, I have amassed many plus more of what you tried-your #3 is what is used most often. Frankly, part of its use you just weren't used to doing & once accustomed to its use, you'd 'get it', imo. A couple others have similar copies, such as the 'easy-free' I think that's its name-that's an easy #2. I haven't tried the one under cabinet but since I have under-cabinet lighting, it might not fit but was efficient. You do these tests in a very Interesting manner-loving it. I discovered you today!

@Shadkow 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, I remember years ago my grandparents had something similar to the Ezoff and it lasted for years and years .

@anthonypetercoleman339 5 жыл бұрын

I like the one mounted under the cabinet. It seems the most practical

@g33katheart 5 жыл бұрын

I been using OXO Good Grips Jar Opener for a awhile. I love it. I haven't had a problem with it.

@DarrellWefel-ts2kr 3 ай бұрын

I have a Black and Recker Lid Off ! Retails for over $60 on Amazon. I bought Mine at Goodwill for 3 dollars 15 years ago ! It's 1 of my main small appliances in my kitchen !!!

@mysticloverfairy1 5 ай бұрын

Just bought his #3 pick I like that he does real world test and does updates every year too

@rltgamer4766 5 жыл бұрын

Man, I really needed one of these jar openers. Had the hardest time trying to open a sticky jar of honey that was sitting on the shelf for about 6 months. I hope these companies are paying you, because I am going to buy one after watching your review. I'm a new subscriber and new supporter. Thanks for all your videos!

@mookzmom 5 жыл бұрын

I've had one similar to the Oxo for years, and loved it, but recently I find it harder to use on some jars, probably due to my aging. I got the robo twist a couple of months ago, and though I don't have much call to use it, I loved it. (you only need a jar opened once in a while when you live alone) Thanks for this. My mom also had one similar to the swing away. I didn't think you could get them anymore. Cool stuff!

@bernardoa.badani6890 Жыл бұрын

Exactly the same for me. Have the Oxo type for years and worked fine, but now I find it harder to hold the jar in place if it is too tight. Yes, age (74) may be the reason. The Robo one is now my first choice. works great s

@AlatarBlaze 5 жыл бұрын

I knew which was going to be your number one from the start of the video my grandmother has had one in her house for 30 years it's made out of wood and an old saw blade it's been used many many many times

@meganpenrose4926 3 жыл бұрын

5hanks for this review. I have arthritis and wasn't sure which to buy. Looks like I am getting an EZOff

@EliseMegan 5 жыл бұрын

The KichWit is an old design, we picked one up in an antique store for 50 cents, the older ones have a wooden handle. It is my all time favorite jar opener

@ruthklein635 Жыл бұрын

Me too! Mind is secondhand, the exact same design, but with a plastic handle, to it must be the second generation. I had one with a wooden handle which broke after... maybe 40 years?? Just a guess...

@aprildmowatt 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great review!

@bentleyroy3943 5 жыл бұрын

I have a swing away style opener that originally belonged to my grandparents still works like a champ sometimes the best gadgets are the simplest

@grumpyvlogger 5 жыл бұрын

You mentioned the Kichwit design looks old. I have one just like it that was my Mother’s from the late 1940’s to early 1950’s. It still works. But I ordered the Kichwit to replace it. We’ve used it for years with no problems. Thanks for sharing this. My wife and I both wanted to retire the old one and now we can 😁👍🏻.

@LiqnLag 4 жыл бұрын

Came back to this just to see the pickle party as I need a new can opener now. Top work as always!

@piranhabadass1 5 жыл бұрын

Great Review with many options.

@crispytoast6936 2 жыл бұрын

I have a swing away that is probably 50 years old. Still works great. It does have a bit of a trick to it. The under the cabinet one works very well too

@nicolettefrazey2703 3 жыл бұрын

Hey James I looked for the Ez off. I could not find it in my area so I found something similar at bed bath and beyond! I ordered it. I used my 20% coupon and still still saved money!. I cant wait to install on in a few days! I have I have arthritis in my hands so this will help my hands quite a bit! Thanks for the reviews!!!!! You help so very much!!!!

@2centchick 5 жыл бұрын

Love your comparison videos!

@donw804 5 жыл бұрын

@trekzilladmc 5 жыл бұрын

James, I'm 36 and my mom has had the Kichwit jar opener ever since I was a kid. The only difference being it has a wooden handle. It was always my go-to opener for jars of pickles and pop bottles. The advantage is that it gripped extremely well, but the leverage is placed directly over the top of the lid, so the most torque you get out of it is the closer you hold it to your body and not further away. I guess the concept isn't much different than using a piece of that black anti-slip tool drawer liner you find at the hardware and home centers. I definitely like your first pick as well, but I think my number 1 choice would have to be the OXO Good Grips because the only con I see with the EZ Off is people who have difficulty lifting. My wife has Fibromyalgia and has a difficult time lifting heavier jars as it puts strain on her wrists, so the advantage to the OXO is that she can still keep jars on the counter. The OXO might also be better for those with Arthritis too. The OXO also has an advantage as it is mobile and could go with you camping or on trips. But since I don't have health issues, the EZ Off would work good for me. After watching your video, I may just go get both. Great video, James!