Using a sturdy spoon can safely open a can by degrading the metal along the seam. A box cutter or pocket knife can puncture the lid, but extra caution is needed to avoid injury. A flat-head ...

Maxey admits he doesn’t typically open cans while pleading for help on his Instagram live. “Normally, the chef helps me use the can opener for my dogs,” Maxey said. “Tell me what I need to do.

Think for a second about the last time you actually opened a can with a can opener versus popping open a pull-tab. From soups to sodas, pull-tabs are on everything these days, and for good reason — ...