I had the Lurch openers selected depending on the almost invariably very good reviews on Amazon (and the low price has probably also played a role). We were clearly not disappointed. The opener works Superlight and he does a great job. When you first use I micht actually asked if I had the lid off now or not. It was so easy and, unlike a "normal" can opener, in which after the first half of opening the lid begins in the contents of the can dive or you bend the can due to the high expenditure of energy, occurs when Lurch nothing. I stood in front of the box and was wondering as I said whether it is open or not. Only with the small pliers on the opener, I then found that the lid is actually now can simply be lifted. This is clearly the best opener I've ever used. Thanks to all the reviewers who have the Lurch described as good and have its strengths as clearly identified. Since I have only had it for one week, of course I can not say anything about the durability but if it at Amazon still be around in a year and when I think, I'll write something about it. ... (April 2010): Yes, I have thought about it! The opener works as the day and what is even more special, he does not dirty. First class.