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Reddit mentions of U.S. MADE P-51 & P-38 Can Opener 20 Pack- 10 of Each USGI Military Issue
Sentiment score: 2
Reddit mentions: 3
We found 3 Reddit mentions of U.S. MADE P-51 & P-38 Can Opener 20 Pack- 10 of Each USGI Military Issue. Here are the top ones.
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- Easy to Use
- Stainless steel construction
- P-38 can opener, 1 1/2" long
- P-51 can opener, 2" long
- 10 of each size
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Stainless Steel |
| Height | 0.1 Inches |
| Length | 2 Inches |
| Weight | 0.31 Pounds |
| Width | 1 Inches |
New addition to my keychain. It's a US army issue can opener first developed back in the 40's. They will last pretty much forever, stories abound of guys still carrying (and using) their grandfathers P-38 which was passed on to them. It's super compact, it pretty much disappears on a keychain and it can be used for a number of other purposes - flat blade screwdriver, scraper, the blade is perfect for cleaning under your nails or opening packages. The name comes from the 38 times you have to puncture a can with it to open it. There is a larger version called the P-51 which is a little heavier duty and easier to operate, but either will open a can easily.
Amazon sells two of them here for three bucks, or you can get a twenty pack here for ten bucks. I bought the twenty pack and scattered some around the house and in my vehicles, figure I will never have to worry about not having a can opener again.
P38 or P51 can opener. Open up the delicious, scrumptious, and absolutely important cans of Hatch green chilis the first night out (mentioned in another reply).
But it opens boxes for resupply, tightens screws on poles, clears out iced up bindings on skis, will open a beer bottle in a pinch when you buy some local craft beer (that has not transition to cans), scrapes out a pot, etc. etc. etc.
The P51 is easier to use if slightly larger than the P38. I tried weighing them once. They did not show up on a digital scale.
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Where to get? Local surplus store, hardware store, or Amazon (of course). A 20 pack of 10 ea of the P51 and P38 can be purchased for $12. https://www.amazon.com/U-S-Opener-Pack-Military-Issue/dp/B00DMSQT5M (non-affiliate link). These are the US made Shelby ones that last. At this price, no reason to buy the knock-off brands.
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Besides outdoor use, it is always on my keychain and comes in handy more than I would think.
Buy a bunch of P-38 and P-51 can openers. They're small so you can pack a couple as emergency can openers in your car, home, office, or wherever.