The inventive can opener (1) has a handle-shaped body (10) in which a cutting mechanism (20) for cutting open cans is integrated at one end. The opposite, enlarged end (16) has a receiving groove (17) in which a draw hook (30) is mounted in such a way that it can pivot about a predetermined angle about a pivot pin (31). To open pull-tab lids (D), a ring pull (R) is held in an interlocking recess (32) on the inner edge of the draw hook (35). As the user pivots the handle-shaped body (10) according to the arrow (W), the draw hook (30) rolls off onto the can lid along its roll-off back and pulls said lid open.