p38 or p51
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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!!
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!!
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
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")
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.
Depends on your defintion of "handy." These 2 items are smaller than a coin and easiest to always have with you.
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.
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...
Yup, found one of the larger ones. I like them and use them a fair bit.
PM incoming...
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.
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.
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
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
