Kuhn Rikon Deluxe Gripper Jar Opener

Loosen the stubborn lid without wrestling the whole jar.

The Kuhn Rikon Deluxe Gripper opens just about any household jar with far less strain. Turn the knob to lock the jaws onto the lid and they will not let go, then the long handle gives you the leverage to twist it free. It handles lids from 1 to 3.5 inches and works on both smooth-sided and grooved caps.

• Stainless steel handle with great leverage for strain-free opening
• Jaws lock onto the lid and stay put
• Opens lids from 1" to 3.5"
• Works on smooth-sided and grooved caps
• Dimensions: 9" L x 4.3" W x 2.5" H; weight 0.5 lbs

To use: turn the knob clockwise to tighten the jaws onto the lid until the tool locks in place, hold the jar securely and push the handle counter-clockwise to open, then loosen the knob to release the lid.