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Haline Sullivan
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2024
Handy, work fine, especially for camping or survival
phil chirico
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024
Outstanding! Buy as many as you want and keep where needed the most and give out others to friends. But show friends how we use them lol. Faster than mechanical can openers with our specialized training. No wearable parts. Self sharpening for the next 100 years! BUY THESE! I keep 2 in kitchen, one in truck, one on keychain, and give to fellow vets and friends. Semper Fi
Shboom
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024
Bought these military type can openers to use on camping and hiking trips.They are very light weight and don't take up any space. Have used them beforeand they really work well.
Toon Boon Poon
Reviewed in Singapore on July 18, 2023
I didn’t realise that it’s a thumb sized toy. My over look! 5 cm long, thought it was 5 inches long. One has to use his thumb and index finger to hold and operate the toy. 😡
Texas' Grizzly
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2023
I bought these a few different times off Amazon since most Surplus stores are dead and gone. As with most Marines, I still have a few p-38’s in my foot locker that came out of the little Rat boxes that contained something like a food substance. No they weren’t canned Rats, its just short for rations. Although fresh Rats if you’re hungry enough, and grilled just right can be somewhat tasty… at least that’s what I heard… but I digress.These bigger one are great for backup and emergency situations. Years ago I gave some to my kids, and then the grandkids for such times. I told them, “sure on you-tube they show you that you can open a can by scraping it on the concrete, but last I remember I don’t remember seeing a whole lot of concrete in the jungle, or the desert for that matter. Plus, there’s nothing like scraping little metal particles into the food you’re about to eat.They are what they are, a guaranteed way to open a can, or scrap something of the sole of your boots, or clean under your finger nails. You get the picture. Although, if you were in the Air-force you might look for someone to do it for you! Just kidding…Maybe!
PatShoping
Reviewed in Canada on October 23, 2022
This is everyday carry. Wallet, man bag, bug out bag at least , this let’s you into the “food cans” , better than a rock. You can spark a ferro rod with it too, add a life straw , odds are improving 👍🏻
NunYa!
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2021
Keep in mind that these are considered disposable in the military and come with canned foods. They are a lifesaver to have around and to add to your Every Day Carry-EDC . I had a Shelby P51 for 15 years. I lost it. Replaced with four of these. So far in less than a month, I've ruined two of them opening cans of canned chicken breast. Maybe these cans are the problem, or the metal of the opener has changed. The lower tang that grips the cans under the lip has bent and folded under which allows the tool to slip off the can when trying to work the blade along the lid. I have some small files that allowed me to reshape the 'tooth' and that worked for a few more cans, but this changes the blade angle and wears the tooth down because due to increased pressure on the tooth from the side rather than having it dig in more perpendicular, as designed. They work great on softer cans and I won't use them on the cans that have given me trouble. So, I bought an electric can opener for the up-armored chicken cans.
D. Rapson
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 24, 2016
having bought what were supposed to be good can openers and found that they were garbage i remember having used a simple design army can opener many years ago even not been in the forces i decided to send for one and i do not regret it.i found it awkward to use at first but use nothing else now.thank you
GekZingh
Reviewed in India on October 30, 2016
Essential in every bug out kit. Works and is made from good quality steel
Anticrap
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2016
The can openers I received were the same as the ones in the picture, measuring two inches long, ridged with two indentations, and stamped with US Shelby Co. They are the larger P-51 model, and are in fact much easier to use than the smaller P-38's. These can openers do not replace the ease-of-use of a standard hand-crank can opener. They are surprisingly easy to use, but are best for backup, camping, backpacking, or prepping applications. If you're a prepper, buy as many of these as you need: they're close enough to the real deal, and at a good value too. The metal is not as rugged as it once was (you can see a little rust on one of them in my pictures), but mine were certainly not "bendable" and would hold up well in a survival situation. Best of all, the price is low enough that you can afford to get as many as you should, and stash them everywhere you can think. Everyone should own a few of these, no exceptions. Scenario: road is flooded, eroded, blocked, jammed or otherwise impassible for 1+ days. You have not just been to the grocery store. Or you have, and the power goes out, causing your refrigerated food to spoil. The only safe, palatable thing to eat is rolling around in the back of your pantry. Your everyday can opener, cheap piece of crap that it is, is broken, or lost, or stolen. What to do?To use:1. Pull the blade out. Place the point of the blade on top of the can, as far to the edge as possible. There is a sharp little slot next to the blade. While keeping the blade on top of the can, slide this slot down under the rim of the can, catching the lip-rim firmly inside the slot.2. While keeping the slot caught under the rim, use the can opener as a lever, pushing away from yourself into the top of the can, slicing into it with the blade.3. Pull the blade out of the can4. Repeat steps 1-3, puncturing a second hole clockwise from the first.5. Continue puncturing contiguous holes until you've worked the lid off.
B. Aerssen
Reviewed in Canada on January 18, 2014
These can openers are very small and light.They fold down almost flat, so they take up a tiny amount of room.They feel like they are fairly sturdy.After watching a "How To" video, they look to be very simple to use.Both of these easily fit into my emergency kit.I would recommend that you add these to your kit too.These are very cheap to buy, so there's no reason not to get these.
ssss
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2013
This is the best Survival Can Opener that I have found to date. I was able to cut the weight of my pack by almost 8 ounces with this product. And it takes up virtually no room. I had to watch a YouTube video because I was opening the cans wrong but now that I have it figured out it works as good as any military can opener can. By that, I mean you are going to do some grunt work. But it's really easy and not bad at all. It just takes a few more seconds to get the can open. It's for the woods after-all when I am at home I will use the fancy-dancy one.If you have any trouble with your opener make sure it says Shelby Steel on the top. There are some knockoffs out there that break easily according to the forums. But I did some basic strength and durability testing on the extra can opener that came with my purchase and I am pretty sure that I will get many years of use out of these things.I was reading another review that suggested this product might be a knockoff so be careful. I am not going to remove any stars though because I have tested the openers that I received and they seem very sturdy. Shame on whoever is selling counterfeits but I don't have any proof mine is counterfeit so unless it breaks in the next few camping trips, I will keep it at 5 stars.
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