Vintage kitchen tool baffles online users

August 7, 2026 by heba

opener (1858): The original design by Ezra Warner, used mainly by the military.

Rotary opener (1870): William Lyman’s design, featuring a cutting wheel.

Keyed cans (1900s): Built-in keys for rolling back lids (think old sardine cans).

Electric openers (1930s): A bulky but innovative leap into automation.

Ergonomic handheld openers (1950s): User-friendly continue reading …