There’s nothing more infuriating than being let down mid-recipe by a rubbish can opener. Buying the wrong one can lead to untold kitchen frustration, whether it’s a cranky, old-fashioned metal model or an overly complex, newfangled gadget. NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Ulster Bank, which are all part of the NatWest Group, will now shut at least 172 of their bank branches in 2023 and 2024. Despite its modest looks, there are a lot of clever design features, including extra large, contoured handles for even pressure distribution, a non-slip cutting wheel and a smooth, chunky crank. It’ll get your tins open with minimal effort and faff. The JML Hands-Free Automatic Can Opener works with a single, gentle touch, so it’s ideal for those with limited hand and wrist mobility. It’s also compact, so it's the perfect option if you have limited space in your kitchen drawer alongside your cutlery set and spatulas.

So, there you have it: 3 perfect can openers for lefties to choose from: one with no moving parts, the second – a classic top cutter (cuts the lid on the top), and the last one – a smooth edge can opener that cuts the lid from the side. Compare them side by side in the tables below and choose one that suits you the best. This fantastic can opener is crafted from high-quality 18/10 stainless steel, which is robust and rust resistant. It's also dishwasher safe, an excellent feature if you’re opening tins of spicy foods ready to add to your saucepan. The Kuhn Rikon Lidlifter is called the Swiss army knife of can openers by reviewers, and we think that’s pretty spot on. It’s Swiss made, and has some truly impressive features, including an auto-clamping mechanism and mini pliers to lift the lid after cutting. It feels robust, but it is heavy and will take up plenty of room on your worktop or in your cupboards. That said, the anti-slip feet keep it in place, and it leaves can edges smooth and safe.I have the Lantana 2-in-1 and it is the best tin opener I've ever owned."(Recommended by Mumsnet user greensnail) Our verdict Christianity traditionally associated the left with evil through its description of a Last Judgement where the damned (“goats”) are sent to the left, and the saved (“sheep”) to the right. Not content with making the opening of cans of up to 1.2kg a complete doddle, it even doubles as a knife sharpener and a bottle opener. Getting to grips with this can opener takes some practice, but it’s worth the effort, and there’s minimal mess.

Autumn Statement: State pension confirmed to rise by 8.5% from April 2024 – while some benefits will go up by 6.7% Battery operated: Battery-operated tin openers provide their own energy, are easy to use and don’t take up much room in the kitchen. However, you need to remember to replace the batteries, and purchasing multiple sets of AAs will make a battery-operated automatic tin opener more expensive. These are great options if you struggle with upper limb mobility issues, however. Chunky silver thing with JUDGE written on it. Even opens Fray Bentos pies easily, which any pepper will tell you is the mark of a really good one. I don't actually like Fray Bentos pies, but it's nice to know that my tin opener is indestructible."(Recommended by Mumsnet user EatsFartsaAndLeaves) Our verdict Dean R Campbell, founder of the Left-Handers International Inc, first observed the day in 1976, to help raise awareness of the advantages and disadvantages of being left-handed.elvispresley72 Can opener Lovely can opener especially on the cheaper cans that don’t open that well. T Guthrie 5 stars from me As a left handed, this can opener is fab! So easy to use and definitely worth the money Wedding rings worn on the third finger of the left hand originated with the Greeks and Romans, who wore them to fend of evil associated with the left-hand.

The only tin opener I can use are the MagiCan ones. I think I've bought one in 10 years. Everything else is sh*t IMO."(Recommended by Mumsnet user luxxlisbon) Ambidextrous can openers: If you or a member of your family are left-handed, a tin opener that will cut both ways will be helpful. Right and left-handed can openers can be either manual or automatic. Housewife73 So far so very good. Never paid so much for a tin opener before and they have all been awful. So far this tin opener is easy to use and problem free . I hope it lasts.After meticulous research I was able to find some manual can openers that are truly made for left-handed individuals: