The Gripper Jar Opener

Product Description

Easily pop open any jar in your fridge on your first try by using the gripper jar opener. This dishwasher-safe kitchen tool features a sturdy plastic construction and works on any smooth-sided and grooved cap or lid ranging from 1 to 3.5 inches in di

Features

• Designed to eliminate the struggle and strain of opening household jars and bottles
• Locks securely onto lids via 3 sets of steel jaws/teeth (attaches by a simple clockwise motion; releases by twisting in the opposite direction) - watch the video to see the opener in action
• Adjustable mechanism will remove any lid or cap between 1 and 3.5 inches in diameter and is suitable for a wide variety of jars/caps - threaded, smooth-sided and grooved
• Long handle provides extra leverage for stubborn lids, including vacuum seals (opener is ideal for those with limited strength/mobility in their hands and/or wrists)
• Easy to clean and store: wipe with a damp cloth (not dishwasher safe) and keep within kitchen drawers or utensil pots (can also be hung via a hole within the handle)

Top Reviews

Does not work.
by ldb (1 out of 5 stars)
February 24, 2018

It doesn't work at all. Didn't know there was a time limit to return, as this as garbage. DO NOT BUY!
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Can't squeeze? Get this tool !
by Cathy (5 out of 5 stars)
June 10, 2016

This is an excellent tool for me. I have a lot of pain in my fingers when I try to grab and twist off lids from jars. Ah the missed days of youth! What I like the most is that I don't have to squeeze - which is the action that triggers my pain. The picture of the item is old as the item now has a larger knob that you turn to tighten the tool on to a jar. Then by pushing the handle, the lid twists off. Perfect too for those that have lost that strong squeezing ability. I love it. Oh, and I did read the review of the one person who broke their jar opener - who must be awfully strong to break it - and who most likely didn't need the tool in the first place. I see no event that could happen to break this tool. That's just what I think.
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Versatile and Effective Jar Opener
by Steven Arnold (5 out of 5 stars)
January 10, 2016

This is a very versatile jar opener that, unlike so many others, expands with a twist of the knob to accommodate larger jar lids. Once applied and tightened, the handle provides great leverage to open even the most stubborn of jars. I tried to open a wide-mouthed pickle jar by hand and no success after many tries which included running the lid under hot water and knocking it against a granite countertop. Opening the jar had to wait until this handy unit arrived. Once again, I tried to open the jar by hand without success. Then I applied the Kuhn Rikon to the pickle jar, tightened it against the edges of the lid, grabbed the handle and then......voila! It opened with one nudge.
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This thing is great!
by MA-reader (5 out of 5 stars)
June 21, 2018

This tool is fantastic. Due to carpal tunnel and some arthritis, I'm having a hard time opening jars and bottles. It works on everything from water/soda bottles to pickle jars to laundry detergent. Simple to use, just place it over the top and tighten the lever, and open. The only time it isn't so easy to use is opening small jars, because it's difficult to get a grip on the jar itself so you can use force on the lid. Still, it's awesome, highly recommend it.
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Saving grace for arthritis sufferers!
by M.L. (5 out of 5 stars)
March 24, 2011

I have arthritis and also a demyelenating neurological disorder that causes pain and weakness in hands. I have had trouble for years opening jars and bottles. My husband (love him dearly) bought this for me and it has been a lifesaver. I have used this to open pickle jars, jam, soda bottles and even my water bottles. It's adjustable and uses little metal teeth (which I was opposed to previously) but if you secure it nicely on the lid it works spectacularly! No more frustrating nights home alone not being able to open things...this device has been great for me and I recommend it! Keep in mind, there is a crank handle to turn on the top of it to adjust the teeth to meet the diameter of the lid, so if your pain is too bad or you have loss of dexterity in your hands this may not work for you....but it's worth a try. I was a little scared of the twist knob on the top, but have not had any trouble with it.
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I'm the guy people hand jars to...
by Barry (5 out of 5 stars)
March 31, 2015

...and I can usually muscle them off, but it can be really hard sometimes. Nice to have this beauty to fall back on if necessary. It can fit any jar I can find in my kitchen. It has been foolproof at fitting and gripping lids. Powering them off with the long handle is a breeze. I have older relatives that absolutely need a good jar opener and I will be ordering for them. I'll be there myself in a few years, so I'll be ready. I also like the "jar pop" style opener, which is quicker/easier to use but does not fit as wide a variety of lids. Good to have both. But if you are only going to have one, this is it. Indispensable tool for every kitchen.

One improvement: add markings to tell people which way to twist the knob to tighten the teeth against the lid and which way to twist the handle to loosen the lid from the jar. Both are the standard (clockwise to tighten, opposite to loosen) Lots of people have a bit of confusion over this, and since you have two things and two different directions, it is especially likely here.
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No more frustration with senior hand vs jars
by RSD48 (5 out of 5 stars)
March 10, 2019

I've had a few jar-assist gadgets but nothing works like this. Just center over the lid, turn the wing screw on top, then use the handle to give a good turn. I remember from my physics class many decades ago that a lever (the handle) increases the power of the push/pull and by golly it sure does! One caution: do not over tighten the screw. It can actually compress the sides of the lid and then the lid binds harder to the jar. Just snug is all you need!
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Decent opener
by T. B. (4 out of 5 stars)
March 21, 2019

I can't live without this item. Easy to use. When a jar or bottle seems impossible to open, this little gadget really works. I gave it 4 out of 5 stars because it replaced a similar opener that I had for years. My old one finally gave out. Unfortunately, when I compared the two, I found my new one was not as well made. I doubt it will last as long as my older model.
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Does the job on every size of screw top. Buy it.
by ASAP-salem (5 out of 5 stars)
June 14, 2019

Long overdue review. I reached a point last year where i couldn't grip jar screw top or get enough leverage well enough to unscrew it. I had to bring a screw top jar to my neighbor to open. This tool has been a godsend. When i first got it, i thought it was too clunky and unwieldy. But, then after using it on all sizes of jar screw tops -- very small to very large -- i couldn't live without it.
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Also it takes a lid that's pretty much welded on and removes it so easily
by Kevin Henrichsen (5 out of 5 stars)
November 15, 2014

I gotta give it 5 stars, cause it works on every container I've used it on, and hasn't broke. Everything from large pickle jars to small water bottle caps is what this can open. Also it takes a lid that's pretty much welded on and removes it so easily, a kid could do it.

What worries me, is it's built of all plastic except for the metal teeth that grip the lid. Because of this, I don't over tighten the adjustment when clamping onto a lid and it still opens a very tight lid as long as you remember "righty tighty, lefty loosy" The way the metal teeth swivel, it seems it's designed to actually tighten on the lid as you turn counter clockwise. Trying to tighten the lid (clockwise) will cause the teeth to slide. Pretty good design. So please don't over tighten and risk breaking an amazing gadget. I guess they could have used more durable materials, but obviously the cost would go way up.

Edit: I will say though, even though it is made of plastic, it's pretty thick plastic, and doesn't feel flimsy.

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