Military Can Openers P-38 & P-51

[MrsJenaRice]

Thank you! My husband bought me one for my bugout bag and I didn't know how to use it!! Thanks so much.

[WHNorthcote]

When I was in the Army in the UK these were placed in the ration packs so you could open your cans of food. So simple in design that it made opening cans at home more fun.

In the field I used to use the end of the opener as a spoon then boil clean it after. One of the best and simplist inventions made.

[zkkrpp]

Actually, it's called the P-38 because it's 38mm long.

[steve51704000]

I've always wanted to learn how to use these! Thanks for showing us.

[soulcollecter1329]

Awesome demo.

[SEThatered]

Maybe i should get one of those.

Opening cans with a knife is a bit of a hassle...

[rdyapo]

THanks for posting!

[Lasaril]

Thanks for the video! I inherited my dad's "emergency box" when he died, and the P38 was one of the items in it — I had NO idea how to work it. Great job!

[FaceSmileProduction]

thanks sooo much i just got one in the mail as a gift but didn't know how to use it and was scared of breaking it but i realized there made in america so i know its tough

[Ermac97]

I just used mine for the first time a few minutes ago and had to look up how to use it, lol!

[skyisgreat]

thank you! I got one and didn't knew how to use it!

=)

[armystrong8808]

my recipe for tuna

-one can tuna with fluids drained

-2 spoon fulls of mayo

-2 fork fulls of sweet relish

-lemon juice to taste

-onion salt

mix together in a bowl and make a pumpernickel sandwich. enjoy!

[Renexgear]

4:08 I EAT TUNA FOR BREAKFAST!!!

[trapingman]

me want one!!!!!!

[tinzovideo]

Just got one!

[DJJimCowley]

holy shit ..... iv got one of those things , well something similar.... and now i know what its for :) good vid !!

[TRYME834]

I have a dark brown one (no rust) and its from like WWI or WWII and my dad gave it to me after he found i in some really old cabin in Alaska

[bluesy92]

I always use my SAK or P-38, and I've gotten pretty fast with them. Sadly, I can open a can faster with a manual can opener than with most elecric openers.

[deputysheriff100]

Was drafted into the US Army in 1966. We were issued C-rations & a P-38 came with every one. Opened many a can with one. STILL have it to this day. When I go fishing or hiking or camping the P-38 always goes. LOVE the P-38. Next to the M-14 rifle the P-38 IS the best invention the Army had. Good vid. 101st Airborne

[Swazooli]

Also known as a "John Wayne" can opener

[spartanthree8]

@Swazooli was called the john wayne because many soldiers noted seeing him opening a c-rat with one in one of his movies ;)

[Swazooli]

Also known as a "John Wayne" can opener

[iJeeto]

Love those things, always come in handy wherever you are.

[ivegotapp]

we call them FRED's ... Fkin Ridiculous Eating Device

[anzati15]

my dad has his p-38 from being in the army back in the 70's and it is still the most reliable can opener either have us have ever owned, electric or not.

[anzati15]

my dad has his p-38 from being in the army back in the 70's and it is still the most reliable can opener either have us have ever owned, electric or not.

[brtshstel]

I have one of each size of them on my key ring. Never leave the house without it.

[countycomm]

Yes. It does wiggle a lot when open, but it works great.

[mamietiga]

Merci beaucoup! I'm in a French chalet stuck with one of these and a hungry 5 year old. You've saved us from hungry tummies!

[kimosabe03]

keep em on my tags

[JTD19881369]

These ones are modern.. I have one of the original WWII P-38's ... I love it .. a little over 60 years old and still works great .. doesnt look like its going to stop working anytime soon.... the best disposable product ever ..

[Catoni52]

P-38 is 38mm in length. P-51 is 51mm in length. Measure them and see. The P-51 should open it in 38 stokes to open the same can, but it doesn't, so the numbers represent the size, length of the tool.

[FreedomAintFree1]

Subscribed.!

[NoirZeta]

Thank You very much for this tutoring video!!! You save my life for real!!

[lmyhoosier]

luv them things, i keep it on my dogtags

[sleepyhashknife]

saved my ass a couple of times

[USP1986]

I own a p-51, I bought it about five years ago from an army surplus store for a dollar. So it's lasted me five years and it's the only can opener I own and use. It functions great although mine is starting to show some signs of use on that hook part that grips the lip of the can. So I'm thinking I should purchase some spares just in case.

[pmarie2003]

Thanks! I didn't know there were different sizes until I saw your video. I just bought some online.

[huntflex]

thanks, I struggled with this for such a long time, now I know how to use it :)

[pitatapiu]

I read that the name comes from the P-38 being 38 cm and the P-51 being 51 cm

[wimpog97]

That's exactly right! I just measured mine. He's wrong by saying that it is called P38 because it takes 38 twists to open a can.

[Taino187]

nicely done video. =]

[youseemreallybored]

hah...tuna rocks!

[cchheettt]

Thanks for the video. I was curious to how those worked.

[chrisw40]

I got to get me one of those baby's i think i like the p51

[heywuzzzupwithya]

THANK YOU!!! long story, but I really needed to open a can, and this was all there was. I wouldn't have even known that was a can opener, but luckily it said "can opener" on it! Thank you for posting this on youtube!!!!!!!!!!

[JUKIO01]

its funny, i like learning about random things like this. just knowing is fun for me, thanks for the video

[twhitson87]

i laughed when he said it was called the army's greatest invention ever...no disrespect meant by that...just sounded funny. :-)

[chrissept21]

there is a reason i dont like it because with the old swiss army knives the can opener would leave a sharp almost saraded edge to the cap, the could be used as a knife in svrvival situations

[krisUSA11]

just awesome,those can openers are the best in the world,you can use them forever...,great video :)

[chilbert007]

Great video.

[smartbeing]

brilliant!

[cutlerylover]

great video explainign the two! I hope to palce another order with you guys for these as well as some more paracord some time in the near future!