My sister and I were discussing how from time to time, its well worth it to spend a little extra money and get a high quality product instead of going with the cheaper alternative.

This can opener is a perfect example, and I learned about its quality the difficult way:

• First I bought a cheap one
• It was difficult and unpleasant to use
• It fell apart within a few months of use
• I had to buy another can opener

When I read that this can opener was user in outer space, I was sold. I think I paid $12 for it, but what a bargain! Years later, the can opener is still cranking away. Its well designed, solid, and easy to maintain. I clean it occasionally because I want to keep it in good working order.