We went through several can openers in a year or two and they all had that weak link where they'd break or become so hard to open after just a month or two. I searched and searched for the perfect can opener and found the Zyliss online. The review were good so I ordered one and the quality is better than any others I've had in years...if not ever! I liked it so much that I bought one for all my family members for Christmas stocking stuffers. I don't know if anyone else has had any issues with can openers like I have but buy this and you'll look no more!!