Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I can confirm that these aren't the Swing-A-Way openers of yesteryear that have inspired generations of loyal followers. The old Swing-A-Way openers were made in the USA and lasted for decades. I've bought two of the current models in the past 5 years based on the quality of the old openers I remember from growing up, and they've both been duds. Instead of decades, now they're wearing out in just a year or two - the knurled tooth on the wheels that grip the can rims give up the ghost much earlier than they should - probably softer steel from the new cheaper manufacturing. I can literally see a groove on the teeth on the wheel where the cans have worn out the teeth, and I can promise you that we eat way less canned food than my parents and grandparents did! I'm about to buy my third can opener in 5 years, and I can assure you that it WON'T be another one of these shoddy openers!!!! These are cheap steel, wears out in a year or two - don't waste your money!