Zyliss Lock & Lift

The Zyliss Lock & Lift earns points for being easy to use, even for people with arthritis or other hand problems that make turning a hand crank difficult. The locking mechanism attaches the unit firmly to the can lid, so it's not necessary to continue applying pressure as the can opener works its way around the lid of the can. This traditional top-cutter also features a magnet that grabs the lid, with an easy release button so the lid can be disposed of without ever touching it. The Lock & Lift comes in white or green. If comfort isn't all that important to you, the Swing-A-Way Portable traditional top cutter (*Est. $9) performs well and is the lowest-priced can opener we found in reviews.

We found the best professional review of the Zyliss Lock & Lift in a review on AnnaAndKristina.com. They put four manual can openers to the test by asking a Meals on Wheels facility to use each one for several days and provide feedback. Owner reviews for the Lock & Lift at Amazon.com and Chowhound.com are valuable because we found several comments related to the ease of use of this product from people who are suffering from arthritis.