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2 Pack Survival Kit Can Opener, Military, P-51 Model

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Color Can Opener
Material Steel
Brand US Shelby
Size Large
Product Dimensions 1"W x 2"H

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  • Set of 2 P-51 can openers
  • Handle is 2" long and has a hinged blade
  • Extremely lightweight design makes them perfect for backpacking, travel, and even bug out bags

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4.5 4.5
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Product Description

The P-51 is the larger version of the P-38 and was often used by mess hall cooks to open the big trays and large cans of chow. The P-51 is a full 2in long. The added length affords more leverage and doesn't require as much thumb pressure to use. Some prefer them over the P-38s because a P-51 will open cans much easier and faster and will last much longer than the P-38. We recommend having one in every car, on every key-ring and included in every emergency survival kit. Pack of 2.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
4,741 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, value, ease of use, and size of the can opener. For example, they mention it's the best survival can opener that they have found to date, it takes up no space, and is priceless in a survival situation. That said, opinions are mixed on sharpness, and appearance.

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954 customers mention831 positive123 negative

Customers like the quality of the can opener. They say it's the best survival can opener they have found to date, it works like the military can openers, and is well built. Some customers also mention that it works surprisingly well and is great for opening food cans.

"Well made, sturdy and opens cans quickly and easily. Great for camping/backpacking." Read more

"...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...." Read more

"...But I do recommend that everyone has these. Decent quality I don't have any complaints except for human error...." Read more

"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...." Read more

396 customers mention343 positive53 negative

Customers like the size of the can opener. They say it is compact, lightweight, and takes up no space. Some say it's great to carry and opens cans easily.

"Cheap and great to carry as you don't know when you might need one." Read more

"Easy to use and takes up little space in the glove box." Read more

"...And it takes up virtually no room...." Read more

"...I'm lubing mine up with frog lube for protection against rust. So light weight, I can carry about 10 backups for camping with out any issue...." Read more

309 customers mention309 positive0 negative

Customers find the can opener versatile and useful for anything from backpacking to using in the kitchen. They say it's a lifesaver to have around and to add to your Every Day Carry-EDC. Customers also say the little can openers are very handy to keep on their key chain or in an emergency kit. They also say it takes awhile to open cans.

"Well made, sturdy and opens cans quickly and easily. Great for camping/backpacking." Read more

"...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...." Read more

"...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...." Read more

"...That's about it though. Great little addition to camping kit. Link of the use of this:[...]" Read more

288 customers mention238 positive50 negative

Customers find the can opener easy to use and intuitive. They say it's simple, functional, and convenient. Customers also say it makes the job easier and is great for preppers, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and outdoor enthusiasts.

"Easy to use and takes up little space in the glove box." Read more

"...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...." Read more

"...They are surprisingly easy to use, but are best for backup, camping, backpacking, or prepping applications...." Read more

"Great to have these as a back up can opener. Great for preppers, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and outdoor enthusiasts, etc.. I put one in all my..." Read more

171 customers mention171 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the can opener. They say it is a great value, a very cheap investment, and priceless in a survival situation. Customers also say that it is small, light, effective, and worth taking the risk with.

"Cheap and great to carry as you don't know when you might need one." Read more

"...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...." Read more

"Exactly like the one I had in military. Well worth the money." Read more

"...A great can opener for the outdoors and a fair price." Read more

31 customers mention27 positive4 negative

Customers find the grip of the can opener to be easy. They mention that it's larger than the 38, making it easier to hold while using. They also say it'll be easier on the fingers and larger hands. Customers also say that it doesn't require much muscle to use and is easy to use with a rocking motion.

"...These are sturdy and look, feel, and operate like the military can openers that I borrowed from vets back in the 80's...." Read more

"...It is slightly larger than others that I've seen which makes it easy to hold on to and work with...." Read more

"...By being larger than the P-38 it's easier to maneuver making it easier to open cans.I bought several...." Read more

"...The "large" handle does help with grip as other military style can openers do have smaller handles. Would but more in future should I need to." Read more

59 customers mention28 positive31 negative

Customers are mixed about the appearance of the can opener. Some mention it has a classic design, looks, and feels like the military. They also say it's simple and inconspicuous. However, other customers say it isn't as nice as the picture suggests, is crude, and dull.

"...because opening cans with a knife is challenging, dangerous, and blade dulling...." Read more

"...These are sturdy and look, feel, and operate like the military can openers that I borrowed from vets back in the 80's...." Read more

"...they aren't going to free you from being trapped in a car, they are pretty basic...." Read more

"...These are shiny metal, not like the picture, but that just makes them easier to find with my aging eyes!..." Read more

45 customers mention31 positive14 negative

Customers are mixed about the sharpness of the can opener. Some mention that it's very sharp and easy to use, while others say that the cut can be a bit jagged and the edge is razor sharp.

"They are very sharp and you can count on them opening up a can...." Read more

"I Ordered the 2 pc, handy to have and reasonably sharp enough to cut through aluminum tops but does take some effort...." Read more

"...Bear in mind the cut may be slightly jagged, so use caution when removing the can top. Also be sure to dry thoroughly to avoid rust." Read more

"Comes pre-sharpened with a nice fine point. Seems very strong. There is no cheap coating on them which I appreciate...." Read more

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Stash them, and practice using them:
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.
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