Adjustable Jar Opener

Left handed here and it worked fine. You turn counterclockwise either way and the T handle sits comfortably in either hand.

Thought it would open fizzy drink and beer bottle caps as well. It doesn't, it's for round screw lids on jars. Not what I wanted.

Our flat has a kitchen with about two drawers, so anything new has to earn its place. This is barely bigger than my palm and slips into the cutlery drawer. So far it's opened passata, pesto, a jar of olives and a jar of tahini that had been stuck shut in the cupboard for months. Gave the second one to my neighbour.

Lids come off with a loud crack. Startled the dog. Great tool though.

Steel plate and jaws feel well made, and the handle is plastic but sturdy enough. Took two tries to get the hang of setting it flat on the lid. After that it's been perfect.

At first I tried to squeeze it like tongs and nothing happened. Then I read the steps: jaws wide, plate flat on top, hooks outside the edge, turn anticlockwise. It clicked and now it's second nature. My mum has used it on a jar of piccalilli that had been stuck for ages. Five stars from both of us.

Got this for my mom after watching her struggle with a jelly jar at Thanksgiving. She says it's the most useful thing in her kitchen now. The green is a nice soft color too.

A jar of chilli jam I made myself had sealed so tight I'd given up on it. A slow steady turn and the lid gave way. The handle is plastic but feels sturdy.

Pair is perfect for two houses. We'd like a third for the caravan.

It works, but it took me a while to work out. For the first few jars I kept trying to squeeze it like a normal opener and it slipped round the lid. Once I read the instructions properly, slide the jaws wide, rest the plate flat, then turn anticlockwise, it was much better. Still not as quick as I'd hoped for my mum, who struggles with the sliding bit.