The BEST can opener I've ever had. Doesn't cut the top off but lifts the edge at the seal. Requires very little effort to turn the wheel. A beautiful piece of equipemnt. Order without shipping from Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/7zqjd (Before I ordered this I had used a Krups electric can opener that did the same thing, but lately it's been missing the edge of the seal and seating it properly is finicky. This one is a piece of cake to operate. Worth the premium price! No yucky blade to clean!