jar opener

[Dave Fritz]

We didn't know these things existed until we had lunch with friends yesterday. Seem they had gotten one for Geri's mother and kept it when she passed, only to find, they now use it! We never had heard of them but we need one now. Arthritis does it's number on your hand strength. Can anyone that has one share your experiences or recommendations?

[Zachary Hoyt]

The best one I have had, and now the only one I have, is the OXO version. I got mine for 50 cents at a thrift shop, but it's very handy and probably worth the retail price. It really bites into the lid and it stays aligned easily, so it doesn't slip off like some do.

https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Opener-Base/dp/B002DWA6KM/ref=asc_df_B002DWA6KM/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167142021489&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8006294198518401115&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9058777&hvtargid=pla-83851377206&psc=1

[Jim Becker]

'Had one in our family home while growing up. Should actually try and find one again since my hands are, um...not what they used to be.

[Dave Fritz]

Thank you, just ordered one.


The best one I have had, and now the only one I have, is the OXO version. I got mine for 50 cents at a thrift shop, but it's very handy and probably worth the retail price. It really bites into the lid and it stays aligned easily, so it doesn't slip off like some do.

https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Opener-Base/dp/B002DWA6KM/ref=asc_df_B002DWA6KM/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167142021489&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8006294198518401115&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9058777&hvtargid=pla-83851377206&psc=1

[Jim Koepke]

Something similar to this was purchased from our local grocer:

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One in each hand on the top and bottom of a jar has worked fine for me. An extra set was purchased because they also help to keep things from slipping on the bench.

Another item that works for me is the tourniquets the phlebotomists use when taking blood at the hospital. They tend to throw them in the trash after each use and give them to me if asked.

A large rubber band can also help to increase one's grip.

jtk

[Jim Allen]

Depending on the size of the jar, an oil filter wrench works well.

[Mel Fulks]

When I was a kid a POPULAR magazine did a piece on jar openers. Piece of wood with with piece of loop of leather. We have a real

smart group here ,so I’m not gonna draw a picture.

[Zachary Hoyt]

I've had the strap wrench kind and they are harder to control, and the strap slips off sometimes on skinny lids. It would be easy enough to make a version of the OXO opener, with a bit of thin plywood, some solid lumber and two pieces of hacksaw blade about 4" long.

[Bill Dufour]

My brother taught me hold the lid steady and twist the jar. It does work better that way.
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[Bill George]

We have a really old one from about 70 years ago, but the one above on Amazon is now what we use.

[Derek Meyer]

My mom used to have one that mounted under a kitchen cabinet. It had a V groove with serrated teeth. You pushed the jar lid into the V and then twisted the jar to open. It worked well and we never had to search for it in a drawer of stuff.

[Ted Calver]

Most troubles opening a jar come from the tight vacuum seal. Years ago we discovered Jar Keys (https://www.amazon.com/jar-key/s?k=jar+key)and now rarely have any trouble opening jars. After breaking the seal most open easily, even by my arthritic hands. If the key won't work, then the silicone grip pad gets used. If that dosen't work I go to the huge channel locks from the tool kit.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

My wife isn't a strong person physically. One of my sisters observed my wife's difficulties in opening jars during a visit. A battery operated electric jar opener appeared on our doorstep one day courtesy of Amazona and that sister.

[glenn bradley]

The OXO is also good for opening the Mason jars I keep finishes in.

[Edward Weber]

Growing up we had the T-handle gear type, now I'm using the thin silicone pads which work pretty well.

[Jerome Stanek]

bought my wife one of these

https://www.harborfreight.com/search?q=strap%20wrench

[Dave Lehnert]

I have used this for I bet 20 years from Lee Valley. Works every time.
https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/kitchen/kitchen-tools/can-and-jar-openers/44271-lee-valley-jar-opener?item=50K4101

[Gordon Dale]

I have used this for I bet 20 years from Lee Valley. Works every time.
https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/kitchen/kitchen-tools/can-and-jar-openers/44271-lee-valley-jar-opener?item=50K4101

My sister bought me one of these at least 15 years ago. I use it all the time. Fantastic!

[Dave Lehnert]

My sister bought me one of these at least 15 years ago. I use it all the time. Fantastic!

I purchased one for a past co worker years ago and she is always saying friends of her ask where it came from because they want one too.

The other wrench type gadgets is kinda like just using a bigger hammer,

[Patty Hann]

Friend showed me his way years ago (when neither of us had arthritis).
He turned the jar upside down and hit the lid flat on the counter, (not too hard, just a sharp rap).
It was enough to break the vacuum seal and then the lid just screwed off very easily.
I've used the method for anything in a glass jar or bottle: e.g. juice, jam/preserves, pickles, olives, etc.