What does Mad Max have to do with a can opener you ask? Besides dating myself slightly, if you have seen the movies you know a must have, every day carry item for the apocalypse, is a can opener. After all, how will you open up the only remaining food when the time arrives! Never mind that he was sharing his trusty companion's food.All kidding aside, everyone needs a can opener. I am old fashioned and always used the traditional hand crank can opener, until recently. My wife tends to temporarily misplace items. The can opener was no exception. For that reason, I always have a spare. Enter the search for a better can opener.I found this product here on Amazon and was encouraged. It proposed a quantum leap in the can opening experience. I decided to give it a try and cannot be more pleased. It is still a hand crank experience, but without the sharp edges. I speak from experience and know I am not alone when I say I am very careful when dealing with the lids on open cans. That is, until now!This opener is easy to use and works like a regular opener. The difference is that instead of a jagged metal lid and can edge, waiting to hurt you, the lid is easy to remove and there are no jagged edges. Rejoice! Your fear of being cut has been abolished.Yes, I cut a finger or two long ago and yes, I have opposing thumbs, so I learned not to cut myself again. I used to get a butter knife from the drawer to pry the jagged lids open. I no longer have to soil an extra utensil and the cans are safe for the family and for the trash bag. Don't you hate it when a can lid tears a hole in the garbage bag and leaves a trail of trash, just like those commercials.Buy one to use and a spare in case someone loses the first one. You may need them one of these days.