can opener

[bushyboo]

I'm looking for a can opener the kind you use to get in British army ration packs have tried various other ones but they don't seem to last long as they seem to be made out of cheaper metal . here's a pic of what I'm looking for
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r276/bushyboo_bucket/STA70570.jpg
any help would be most appreciated

 

[bloodline]

what do you wanna swap for a brand new in the packet one? Ive got a few in my possession and they last a lifetime too

 

[addyb]

Nifty. I know that no-one really NEEDS to know this, but the official designation for that sort of can opener is a P51. The smaller version is called the P-38. I still swear by my SAK opener, though.

Cheers,

Adam

 

[weaver]

I think I have a few P-51 if I can find them I'll put in the package I'm sending over to British Red. I think they cost about 99 cents each when I got them. Like you say they last a life time so why should I keep so many?

 

[Tengu]

Well blow me!

I was just going to ask you lot if you had a couple to spare.

(I have several bits to swap)

 

[leon-b]

Nifty. I know that no-one really NEEDS to know this, but the official designation for that sort of can opener is a P51. The smaller version is called the P-38. I still swear by my SAK opener, though.

Cheers,

Adam

i cant get the nack to using my sak can opener
leon

 

[bushyboo]

once again you guys have came through for me
bloodline i dunno what ive got that i could swap as im just starting to get some gear together unless you need any kind of fishing gear because thats the only thing i got plenty off

 

[Spikey DaPikey]

I use the can opener from my KFS set. Took me awhile to figure it out, but it works left handed !! One i found that out, its quite easy to use

 

[leemann]

I have p 51's several I could send over if ya need any 3 or 4 i think if I can find them.

Lee

 

[addyb]

Leon,

Just follow the instructions that came in the box with your SAK!

Or...read the following:

You've got the Camper model, right? That means that your can opener is not the combi tool found on the smaller size SAK models. Basically, you need to keep the can opener as close to the rim (lip) of the can as possible. Push it forward to take a bite out, but don't let the screwdriver bit go into the can or you'll muck up the whole ordeal. Then advance the opener. Voila!

Adam

PS: I've found that the cheaper varieties of tins (cans) don't work so well with an SAK opener as the metal on them tends to be quite flimsy and the can warps instead of opens.

 

[nickg]

Leon,

Just follow the instructions that came in the box with your SAK!

Or...read the following:

You've got the Camper model, right? That means that your can opener is not the combi tool found on the smaller size SAK models. Basically, you need to keep the can opener as close to the rim (lip) of the can as possible. Push it forward to take a bite out, but don't let the screwdriver bit go into the can or you'll muck up the whole ordeal. Then advance the opener. Voila!

Adam

PS: I've found that the cheaper varieties of tins (cans) don't work so well with an SAK opener as the metal on them tends to be quite flimsy and the can warps instead of opens.

When you get the flinsey cans I find its best to punch a series of slots/holes without trying to connect them, then when you have a series of 'perforations' around the edge you can go back and punch through the bits that you left connected, it avoids stressing the sides of the can so much.

Cheers
Nick

 

[nickg]

Oh God! how sad do I sound, being an expert on opening tins of food.

Take me out the back and shoot me someone.

 

[Spikey DaPikey]

Oh God! how sad do I sound, being an expert on opening tins of food.

Take me out the back and shoot me someone.

** BANG **


:AR15firin

 

[John Fenna]

A radical, but very showy way of opening a can is to wrap a little Det Cord around it just under the rim... dont expect to find any of the contents after detonation though!
If the can has a seam try melting the solder - older and 3rd world cans especially - to have the can fall apart. Again you will probably lose the contents......
Jerome K Jerome found that beating a can with an oar fairly useless...

 

[bloodline]

I put one in the post at 0530 this morning Bushyboo so you should have it first thing

 

[bushyboo]

hi bloodline
my can opener arrived
many many thanks :You_Rock_

 

[weaver]

if you have a sturdy knife or even a small hatchet you can punch through the lid and bend back the edge to open a tin of food.

 

[SMARTY]

I've got a few. First come first served basis. PM's only please. Free of charge

 

[soa_uk]

Last Easter, the lad and I went out.
I forgot the can opener.

His basic idea was "Ah well, we won't starve."

A fallkniven F1 opens tins very easily.
Punch the hole; gently push blade down, and seesaw it round the tin.

Makes ure you don't cut yourself on either the knife or the ragged lid.

You do know that canned food was invented about 50 years before the can opener ?

 

[topknot]

Ive got the smaller one (p-38). It came from an c.rats vietnam combat meal that a friend cromeplated for me and it's been on my key ring for years! cheers
topknot