The P-51 can opener is the big brother to the P38 opener that was standard issue to the United States Armed Forces during World War II up until the 80's. I have used both and like the P51 way better. It is larger than the P-38 and I find it easier to use. Some claim that these can openers were the greatest army invention ever, and there are many different uses for these little tools.

These things are cheap and you can find them on eBay and other places online. I would highly recommend packing one in your bug out bag and all of your survival kits. Click on the read more link on the right for a video of me using the P-51 can opener and for a list of various ways you can use this device. The P-51 and the P-38 may be the greatest survival tool you can have with you!

The P-51 can opener is the big brother to the P38 opener that was standard issue to the United States Armed Forces during World War II up until the 80's. I have used both and like the P51 way better. It is larger than the P-38 and I find it easier to use. Some claim that these can openers were the greatest army invention ever, and there are many different uses for these little tools.

These things are cheap and you can find them on eBay and other places online. I would highly recommend packing one in your bug out bag and all of your survival kits.

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24 Uses for the P38 or P51 Can Opener

1.  Can Opener (original purpose)
2. Seam Ripper
3. Screwdriver
4. Open Paint Cans
5. Clean Your Fingernails
6. Window Scraper (be careful not to scratch the glass)
7. Digging (okay, maybe a bit of a stretch for this one)
8. Cleaning out cracks in tupperware or other items like pans or dishes
   
9. Bottle Opener
10. Cut Your Fishing Line
11. Prying Items
12. Strip Wire
13. Lift the key tab off of drinking cans (for those of us without fingernails)
14. Scale a Fish (in the field)
15. Gut a Fish (in a pinch, in the field)
16. Marking Tool
17. Scratch an itch :)
18. Letter Opener
19. Deflating Tires
20. Clean your boots or shoes soles
21. Pick Your Teeth
22. Measurement (it is 51 mm)
23. Striking Flint
24. Box Cutter
    

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