Tin Opener

Drei Sterne of the French cutlery industry.

The butterfly opener with the ground stainless steel blade works smoothly, precisely and leaves less injury-prone wavy cut edges on the canner. For starters, the shape (or size) of the can doesn't matter to the device - round, oval, or with rounded corners like a small sardine can, this opener does them all. It is made in the city of Nogent, which for three centuries has been a center of steelware manufacturing in France.

The manufacturer of this opener, Nogent Trois Etoiles (3 stars), has been producing chef's and kitchen knives, peelers and other cutting utensils since 1923. The shape of the butterfly opener with the fixed cutting blade and curved handles goes back to its manufacturer and is the development of a local cutler.

This tin opener with the polished stainless steel blade works smoothly and precisely leaving behind less of those treacherous sharp edges on the tin. It takes on all tins, regardless of size or form. The tins can be round, oval or have rounded edges like a small sardine can. The opener is made in the town of Nogent, a French steel goods centre for three centuries.
The manufacturer of this opener, Nogent Trois Etoiles (Nogent Three Stars), has been producing chef’s knives, peeling tools and other cutting utensils since 1923. The butterfly form of the opener with the fixed blade and the curved handles is original with the manufacturer and was developed by a blacksmith from the town.