Lefty's Left Handed Can Opener

Brand: Lefty's the Left Hand Store

The gear train and the crank are mirrored, so the can sits in the right hand while the left hand turns the knob, which is the natural way round for a lefty. Stainless steel cutting wheel, heavy plastic coated handles, and a smooth edge action that lifts the lid rather than leaving a ragged rim inside the tin. It is a small object that removes a daily irritation: most left-handers open cans by reaching across the body or cranking backwards with the weaker hand.

Good as a stocking filler for someone who cooks from the pantry, and easy to explain, unlike knives it needs no technique. Two caveats. Right-handed housemates will grumble the first time they try it, and it is still a manual opener, so arthritic hands may prefer an electric or a lid lifter with a lever. Wash and dry the wheel, or it will rust in a wet drawer.