Repair > ToolsJune 19, 2007

Sharpening a Can Opener

I have a hand held can opener which has gotten very dull. Does anyone have tips for sharpening the blade?

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12/02/2011

You could probably sharpen the can opener by using an old metal file, and run it along the inside edges of the sharpener blade. My husband has purchased a lot of old tools at estate sales and some garage sales.

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10/15/2011

I've read that you can sharpen scissors by cutting up a sheet of sandpaper, very fine grit, I assume. I wonder if that would work with a can opener?

By Lady (Guest Post) 06/20/2007

I fold up a small sheet of aluminum foil and run it through the blade a couple of times. It seems to do the trick.

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06/20/2007

For about 50 cents you can buy a new blade at an applicance repair center. Or maybe it's 75 cents by now....

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