How to Use the Can Opener on a Multitool

How to Use the Can Opener on a Multitool
Written By
Jay Darrington
Jay Darrington
Published: Jun 12, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

When there's no automatic can opener available to open cans, your next best bet is one found on a multitool.

  1. Extend the can opener as far as it will go.

  2. Align the outer edge of the can with the curved point at the bottom of the opener, such that the curved end is under the can's outer lip. Using the curved point and can's lip as leverage, stab the top edge of the can with the sharp end of the can opener.

  3. Hold the can opener firmly while turning the can, continually stabbing the top edge of the can as you go.

  4. Lift the can opener up slowly once you have gone full circle and remove the lid.

Tips

Be sure you're using the can opener and not the bottle opener. The can opener has a longer curved end than the bottle opener.

Warnings

If the can lid should fall, use a rag or folded paper towels to pick up the lid, as its edge is quite sharp.

Photo Credits

multifunction tool image by Igor Groshev from Fotolia.com

multifunction tool image by Igor Groshev from Fotolia.com

Jay Darrington

Jay Darrington has been a professional writer since 2006, specializing in technology. He has published on several online blogs, including iTech24, iPhoneland and Tech101. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in communication technology from…

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