EZ-Duz-It Can Opener

The EZ-Duz-It is widely regarded on r/BuyItForLife as the spiritual successor to the original American-made Swing-A-Way can opener, after Swing-A-Way's production moved to China. The majority of users report years of reliable, like-new performance at a modest $12–15 price point. A meaningful minority have raised concerns about rusting and durability decline, suggesting the experience isn't universal.

The EZ-Duz-It earns strong community support for its American manufacturing heritage, durability, and value, but recurring reports of rusting and concerns about counterfeit units mean buyers should purchase from reputable sources and be prepared to hand-dry and occasionally oil the opener.

Users consistently praise the EZ-Duz-It for its all-metal American construction, longevity, and ease of use, often citing it as the best can opener they've ever owned.

• Made in USA using original Swing-A-Way factory and tooling
• Multiple users report 5–10+ years of like-new performance
• All-metal construction with carbon steel and chrome-plated parts
• Affordable at roughly $12–15, with repair kits available
• Lifetime warranty available through select retailers
• Widely recommended by professional kitchens and review outlets like ATK

A notable minority of users report rusting after limited use, and some question whether quality has declined in recent years. There are also occasional reports of slipping and counterfeit or mislabeled units sold online.

• Several users report rusting within months of purchase
• Some users say quality has declined from the original Swing-A-Way era
• Reports of counterfeit or off-brand units sold under the EZ-Duz-It name on Amazon
• At least one user experienced consistent slipping after a couple of years
• Not dishwasher safe; requires occasional oiling for longevity

One highly upvoted user called it stupidly cheap with a stupid name, but said it has outlasted every other brand-name can opener they've ever used.

Several users explain that when Swing-A-Way moved production to China, the workers at the original St. Louis factory bought the tooling and reopened under the EZ-Duz-It name — effectively making the same product as the classic Swing-A-Way.

One user noted that after years of going through cheap grocery store can openers, the EZ-Duz-It was a dramatic step up in build quality for around $15.

A dissenting user warned the opener is overhyped, citing rusting within a month and suggesting counterfeit versions may be circulating on Amazon.