New-York tribune., 1921-09-18

o~ lncnes long, while the other is
an inch longer. In each model the
cutting blade is longer than the
average opener and each is equally
good in taking the entire top from
can about a quarter Of an inch
from the top. This leaves a smooth
edge free from jagged pieces and
permits you to lift out the entire con-
tents of the can without breaking
as is so often the desire with corned
beef, asparagus or fish.
To make the first incision turn
the can on its side and insert the
sharp point Of the cutting blade.
The sharpness and length of this
cutting edge make the cutting
easy, and the top comes off.
even with the square-cornered cans
no trouble at all to go around
their corners with the Topoff.
You will find that the opposite
end Of the cutting blade is just
the size and shape to remove caps
from bottles and for prying loose
the tops Of cans or other containers
whicm have the lid pressed down.
The Topoff is easily cleaned by
simply washing and does not rust.
The TopoH Can Opener. Made
by the Liberty Knife Corcr.nv NJ,
Haven, Conn.
Saturn Stationary Can Opener
Another can opener of UNIQUE
construction and unusual operation
is the Saturn stationary model. This
opener proved satisfactory not only
on its first trial, but throughout the
six months use clamped to the In
stitute work table.
Made entirely Of stamped sheet
metal in one piece, with the excep-
ton of the bolts and screws, it is
also timed to prevent rusting. The
upright stand and base are made in
one piece and of the same material,
which makes it much firner than
the first design, which was in two
pieces. A detachable U-clamp made
of a heavier metal, which is also
used in the handle, is furnished to
attach the opener to kitchen table.
One leg of the clamp passes
through slots cut in the sides of the
base, and the other leg is hooked
under the edge Of the table. The
screw holes in an edge Of the base
bent upward from the part that
rests on the table can also be means
of attaching the opener to the wall.
Unusual Cutting Style
Working like q pump handle, the
Saturn has lever one end of which
can be locked in the upright piece
of the opener, at any height re-
quired. This is regulated, Of course,
by the size Of the can to be opened.
BY working the other end Of the
lever up and down. cutting edge
is moved vertically while the can is
turned under it by the left hand.
The knife is of tempered steel,
about 1-10th Of an inch thick,
21s inches long and " of an inch
wide. This knife can easily be re-
moved for sharpening or cleaning.
Any style from / v Inch sardine
can to the 5A inch vegetable cans
may be opened with the Saturn. Cor
ners on a square can are as easily
cut as round can tops. All that is
necessary is to work the pump ham
die lever, and with the left hand
slowly turn the can around under
ths cutting edge. 1t takes SO Sec
onds and 26 motions Of the hand
to open the round can, AZ inches in
diameter, shown in the picture. No
Jagged edges remain.
No Danger to Hands
There is no danger of cutting your
hands on sharp edges Of the can.
for the hand does not have to grasp
the top Of the can and the sharp
ened edge is pressed in instead Of
out, as is the usual case. The knife
ia also fixed in one place and is
only moved up and down by the lever