"I hope it’s no character flaw, but I seem to go through a lot of can openers, searching for that mythical perfect device." Might be a character flaw though. I

"I hope it’s no character flaw, but I seem to go through a lot of can openers, searching for that mythical perfect device." Might be a character flaw though. I have one of those P-38 openers. Works fine. Isn't even uncomfortable to use despite its mini size. Yet I hardly ever use it. Why? The opener in my swiss pocket knife is usually within reach, easy (enough) to use, and never failed me. Beside those 2, no need for other can openers. The 'perfect' tool here is one that does its job, and keeps doing so. "Commoditisation pressures have ensured that can openers are made at the lowest possible cost and sold as such. As such, the online world is full of people lamenting modern can openers." Sadly true for many consumer products today. Aka "race to the bottom".