The first can openers have been reportedly used in the Netherlands since 1772. However, those to have been patented in the United States were not until 1858. These old versions were merely a variation of knives and were quite difficult to use for an average consumer.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe next stage of can openers’ evolution came in 1925 with a modified design featuring a serrated wheel to hold the can in place while cutting. Finally, as the world became more technologically advanced, we were introduced to the first electric can openers in 1950 to save a great deal of effort from users.