a screw cap opener for jars and the like having screw caps or lids thereon consisting of a plastic holder preferably made of pvc - type material in various colors . two nickel plated metal blades are mounted in the plastic support holder at an angle to each other to form a v - shaped gripping structure . one of the blades has a smooth edge while the second blade edge has sawteeth formed therein . because of the v - shaped arrangement of the blades jar lids of various sizes in the normal range encountered in everyday use may be readily accommodated .