The can opener has been used ever since the tin can was invented by the Dutch navy in 1772. At that time they used a hammer and chisel to open the square shaped tin boxes, but since then both the tin can and opener has developed into what we know today. The tin can is a great way to preserve food and has been the best method to not only transport food but also preserve it. We probably take the tin can for granted, but this development has meant we have food out of season at a cost we can afford.

When you first look at a tin can you do wonder how you will get into it. In recent years they have been developed with ring pulls so you don't need a separate device to open them. However anyone that has used such a device will know they are not the easiest to open and you need to be dextrously strong to open them. A lot of people don't realise you can still use your can opener on such a can as all you have to do is turn it over. Although manual can openers are still difficult to use particularly for older people and even left handed people as well.

This is why if you have never tried an electric can opener you should consider it. Not prohibitively expensive they are a great kitchen gadget that not only will open a can quickly and easily at a touch of a button but also will speed up your cooking. You can place your Culinare one touch can opener on top of your can press the button and carry on preparing your food. Within thirty seconds the tin lid will simply come away with the opener and leave lovely safe edges on both the lid and can. So don't struggle with those ring pulls or manual openers and invest in an electric can opener.