Iโm almost apologetic about posting this first look at what is essentially a can opener, but sometimes a tool is so unbelievably bizarre that it warrants some attention. This is such a tool. Now, while opening jars is hardly exciting, how many times have you seen someone struggle with this common task that many of us take for granted? The Black & Decker Lids Off Jar Opener is designed not for those who reach for the nearest hammer, knife, or screwdriver to ease stubborn lids but for those who simply canโt perform this simple, everyday task. And it does it for less than $40!
So this time, instead of making fun and joking about an obviously overbuilt gadget that is so sharply zoomed in on one single job, Iโm going to take a step back and really appreciate something I take for granted. In addition, Iโm going to really praise this incredible contraption that takes a jar-opening device and disguises it as a plunge router. Or is it more of a Terminator-style exoskeleton? Thatโs certainly more entertaining to think aboutโฆ Yes, this is a single-minded, jar-killing machine. (Itโs what it doesโฆ Itโs ALL it does!)
Black and Decker Lids Off Jar Openerย Features
Electrically powered, the Lids Off Jar Opener cradles a jar on its lower turntable, then grips its lid when you lower the upper housing. Push the large power button, and the lid is magically twisted free (OK, itโs not magic, but itโs darn close!). Designed for use on metal or plastic lids, the opener makes a handy tool for anyone with weak hands, arthritis, or just those of us who are incredibly lazy. The opener can handle nearly any size jar, from baby food to spaghetti sauce. In fact, anything up to 4-1/2 inches in diameter and 8 inches high.
Keep your beer out, however โ itโs not designed for that. The whole device isnโt all that big either, measuring just 8 1/2โณ x 7 3/4โณ x 10โณ, and it even comes with built-in power cord storage. While itโs certainly bigger than a manual jar-opening solution, it also requires no effort, something thatโs worth its weight in gold for some.
Black and Decker Lids Off Jar Opener Features
- No hand strength or strenuous twisting required!
- Innovative design adjusts to fit and open virtually any size jar
- Saves time and simplifies the often-dreaded task of jar opening
Check out the amazingly one-sidedย customer feedback atย Amazon.com,ย which shows off over 90% five-star ratings. Most of the reviews are from people with some form of arthritis or who are older and normally have difficulty opening jars. For them, this tool is a godsend. The lone two-star review comes from a man who obviously shops at Samโs Club and only has jars that exceed the generous height and width limitsโฆ or heโs trying to open up large cans. Either way, heโs got more people against him than Custerโs Last Stand and ends up drowning in a sea of praise. Is this product for you? Maybeโฆ maybe not. But for $35, itโs definitely something youโre going to want to pick up for your grandmother.
