p38 or p51

[Man of Tanith]

The numbers just define size.
Anyone got a spare one that needs a new home?

 

[jacko1066]

Are these the things your looking for Sam?

2 X P-38 Army Tin Can Steel Opener, SALE PRICE. Retro military design, In Stock

http://bit.ly/UixzrS

They are brilliant!! Rich I defo recommend mate!!

 

[little_leaf177]

I think the slightly larger one (p58) is better as wen ur hands get cold its easier to use. The Canadian ones are also pretty good as they're similar to the p58 but have a spoon shaped end... To use as a spoon.
All the best n happy new year to all =D

 

[Hog On Ice]

look to be good for a striker for a ferro rod


hey if a pink plastic spork can be used ...

 

[Man of Tanith]

Does.anyone have one to trade?

 

[santaman2000]

I think the slightly larger one (p58) is better as wen ur hands get cold its easier to use. The Canadian ones are also pretty good as they're similar to the p58 but have a spoon shaped end... To use as a spoon.
All the best n happy new year to all =D

Actually I believe that's an Aussie design rather than Canadian. It's called a F.R.E.D. (Properrly meaning "Food Retrieval & Eating Devise" but known among the troops as "F***ing Rediculous Eating Devise")

 

[santaman2000]

Are they good for multiple use or do you have to chuck them once they've been used? My cheap placcy one died a few weeks ago so need another one for my wannigan.

They're good for multiple use. Back when they still issued C-rations there was one in every package. You always put the fist one you got on the chain with you dog tags and the second one on your key ring. That way you always had one with you.

 

[santaman2000]

They don't do anything that a Swiss Army Knife/Leatherman Fuse doesn't though and in a less handy package.

Depends on your defintion of "handy." These 2 items are smaller than a coin and easiest to always have with you.

 

[santaman2000]

Does.anyone have one to trade?

Not at the moment MoT. But I'll keep my eyes open on this end; they didn't used to be hard to locate but I haven't tried since they quit issuing C-Rats. If I come across one I'll let you know and if postage is cheap enough I'll send it gratis. (I expect postage won't be a problem as it should fit in an ordinary envelope.

Don't give up your search just yet though, it may be harder to locate here than I believe.

 

[Harvestman]

I may have one lying around. I have both sizes. I'll pm you if I find one.

Yup, found one of the larger ones. I like them and use them a fair bit.

PM incoming...

 

[sasquatch]

Depends on your defintion of "handy." These 2 items are smaller than a coin and easiest to always have with you.

Yup, they weigh nothing and are way faster than a Swiss Army knife opening cans.

I should have a spare John Wayne if you haven't sourced one yet Sam, just let me know if you still need one.

 

[Shewie]

Has anyone tried the Bulgarian version, it sounds similar to the Canadian one ..

ebay linky

 

[steve a]

Any good?
http://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/gi-issue-can-openers---pair-271-p.asp

 

[mace242]

I have one lurking about. Not sure what size. Still want one?

 

[santaman2000]

Any good?
http://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/gi-issue-can-openers---pair-271-p.asp

Those are a ringer for the original issue ones (including the hole for your key ring or dog tag chain) If they're as solid (and as stainless they should be) then yep; they're good.

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

Does.anyone have one to trade?

Love it. first test of the resolution

 

[AndyD]

Is this what you're looking for?

 

[Binxie]

Thought you were talking about WW2 fighters when i saw the title

Me too! lol

 

[tiger stacker]

Still appear in ten man ratpacks.

 

[Man of Tanith]

Now sorted for this thanks folks.


Paul-its a trade not a purchase so allowed. I already have one thing causing me to break my resolution a water filter as i took too long debating which one i wanted so one fail but that should be it.
Gonna be making some kit soon.....eep not my strongest talent