People were confused when they found this strange metal tool in an old kitchen drawer.
At first, some thought it might be a weapon. But it was actually a vintage can opener from the 1800s.
Early can openers were sharp, heavy, and required real strength to use. One wrong move could easily leave you with a painful cut.
From Ezra Warner’s 1858 lever opener to today’s electric models, can openers have changed dramatically.
Yet many people still remember the old-fashioned versions as some of the toughest and most reliable kitchen tools ever made.