An online user sparked curiosity after posting a photo of a strange metal tool found in their grandmother’s kitchen drawer. Some thought it was a weapon or multitool, while others recognized it as a vintage can opener.
The old-style opener was used by puncturing and cutting around can lids by hand, often leaving sharp edges and sometimes causing injuries. Many users shared memories of cuts and accidents from using similar tools.
Dating back to early can opener designs from the 1800s, it was widely used before safer modern versions were created. Even today, some people say the vintage design still works best—though it requires caution.