Does it open large cans as well as small ones?

Yes. The stainless steel cutting wheel is described as working through small tomato paste tins up to large family-size soup cans.

Does it need batteries?

No. It is a fully manual opener, so there is nothing to charge or plug in.

What does the over-torque mechanism do?

It protects the internal gears when you apply excess force, which is meant to extend the opener's life.

Is it dishwasher safe?

The material does not state dishwasher safety. Hand washing and drying the cutting wheel is the safer routine for manual openers.

How does it compare with an electric can opener?

It is smaller, needs no power and stores in a drawer, but it requires hand effort, while an electric opener does the turning for you.

Does it include a bottle opener or other tools?

No. It is a single-purpose can opener with no extra functions.

Where can I buy the Farberware Professional Compact Manual Can Opener?

2 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Mercari.

Farberware Professional Compact Manual Can Opener

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$6.97at WalmartChecked Nov 12

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Farberware Professional Compact Manual Can Opener

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Our take on the Farberware Professional Compact Manual Can Opener

The Farberware Professional Compact is a manual handheld can opener with a stainless steel cutting wheel and a soft, cushioned turning knob. Its selling point is a built-in over-torque mechanism that protects the internal gears when you push hard on tough cans. It is small and low-profile, so it stores easily in a drawer. It suits cooks who want a simple, dependable opener without batteries or a countertop appliance, and it competes with other basic manual openers on gear durability rather than extra features.

Best forSmall kitchens and drawer storageEveryday can opening from small tins to large soup cansBuyers who prefer manual tools over electric openersPeople with limited hand strength who want a cushioned knob

Pros

Stainless steel cutting wheel handles small and large cans
Soft, cushioned knob turns with little hand pressure
Over-torque mechanism protects the gears from excess force
Compact, low-profile body fits in a drawer
No batteries or power needed

Cons

Manual operation still takes hand effort on large cans
No built-in bottle opener or other extras
Cutting wheel and gears need cleaning and can wear over time
Basic plastic-and-metal build rather than all-metal

Farberware Professional Compact Manual Can Opener prices at every store

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$6.97Checked Nov 12
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Farberware Professional Compact Manual Can Opener price history

Lowest price we've seen: $8.97 on Nov 12 at Walmart. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 12.

What reviewers say

4.6 / 5649 ratings

Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 649 ratings, owners generally find it easy to turn and reliable for everyday cans. Complaints tend to center on the manual effort and long-term durability of the gears.

What people mention

Ease of turningPraisedOwners say the cushioned knob turns smoothly with little hand pressure.
Cutting performancePraisedReviewers report clean cuts on small tins and large soup cans alike.
SizePraisedBuyers like that it is compact and fits neatly in a drawer.
Manual effortMixedSome find it still takes real hand strength on large or dented cans.
DurabilityMixedA few owners report the gears or wheel wearing out after months of use.

About the Farberware Professional Compact Manual Can Opener

The Farberware Professional Compact Manual Can Opener is a hand-operated kitchen tool for everyday can opening. Its stainless steel cutting wheel works through a range of cans, from small tomato paste tins to large family-size soup cans.

A soft, cushioned easy-turn knob takes minimal hand pressure to use. The redesigned handle has a built-in over-torque prevention mechanism that protects the internal gears from excess force.

The opener is compact and low-profile, so it fits into kitchen drawers and cabinets.

Brand: Farberware
Color: Black
Power source: Manual
Cutting wheel: Stainless steel
Knob: Soft, cushioned easy-turn knob
Handle: Built-in over-torque prevention mechanism
Can sizes: Small tomato paste tins to large family-size soup cans

Specifications

color: BlackSource
actual_color: BlackSource
Power Source: ManualSource

Questions and answers

Does it open large cans as well as small ones?: Yes. The stainless steel cutting wheel is described as working through small tomato paste tins up to large family-size soup cans.
Does it need batteries?: No. It is a fully manual opener, so there is nothing to charge or plug in.
What does the over-torque mechanism do?: It protects the internal gears when you apply excess force, which is meant to extend the opener's life.
Is it dishwasher safe?: The material does not state dishwasher safety. Hand washing and drying the cutting wheel is the safer routine for manual openers.
How does it compare with an electric can opener?: It is smaller, needs no power and stores in a drawer, but it requires hand effort, while an electric opener does the turning for you.
Does it include a bottle opener or other tools?: No. It is a single-purpose can opener with no extra functions.
Where is the Farberware Professional Compact Manual Can Opener cheapest?: At Walmart, for $6.97, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Farberware Professional Compact Manual Can Opener?: Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 649 ratings.
Where can I buy the Farberware Professional Compact Manual Can Opener?: 2 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Mercari.