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GI P-38 Can Opener Canned Ration Tactical Opener Shelby Military New Issue P38
From $1.60
- Camping or travel necessity
- A universal cutting tool
- Made of stainless steel
- It folds into 1-1/2" x 5/8" flat piece which is easily carried
- Dozens of uses
- Fits on key ring to carry everywhere with you
The P-38 is known as a "John Wayne" by the USMC (United States Marine Corps). The can opener is pocket-sized, approximately 1.5 inches (38 mm) long, and consists of a short metal blade that serves as a handle, with a small, hinged metal tooth that folds out to pierce the can lid. A notch just under the hinge point keeps the opener hooked around the rim of the can as the device is "walked" around to cut the lid out.
As with other military terms, the origin of the term "P38" is not known with certainty. One rumored explanation for the origin of the name is the length of the P-38. Other will tell you the name is rooted in the 38 punctures around the circumference of a C-ration can required for opening.
P-38s are no longer used for individual rations by the United States Armed Forces, as canned C-rations were replaced by MRE's in the 1980s. But you would be hard pressed to find anyone who was a grunt who doesn't still have theirs or has a story of owning one. They are also still seen in disaster recovery efforts and have been handed out alongside canned food by rescue organizations, both in America and abroad. Pocket sized or fits nicely on a key chain.
GI P-38 Can Opener Canned Ration Tactical Opener Shelby Military New Issue P38
From $1.60
New Original Military Issue P-38 Can Opener US Made Shelby
Product Description-
- Camping or travel necessity
- A universal cutting tool
- Made of stainless steel
- It folds into 1-1/2" x 5/8" flat piece which is easily carried
- Dozens of uses
- Fits on key ring to carry everywhere with you
The P-38 was originally developed in 1942. It is a small can opener that was issued in the canned field rations of the United States Armed Forces from World War II, Korea, Vietnam and it was standard issue up and until the 1980s.
The P-38 is known as a "John Wayne" by the United States Marine Corps. The can opener is pocket-sized, approximately 1.5 inches (38 mm) long, and consists of a short metal blade that serves as a handle, with a small, hinged metal tooth that folds out to pierce the can lid. A notch just under the hinge point keeps the opener hooked around the rim of the can as the device is "walked" around to cut the lid out.
As with other military terms, the origin of the term "P38" is not known with certainty. One rumored explanation for the origin of the name is the length of the P-38. Other will tell you the name is rooted in the 38 punctures around the circumference of a C-ration can required for opening.
P-38s are no longer used for individual rations by the United States Armed Forces, as canned C-rations were replaced by MRE's in the 1980s. But you would be hard pressed to find anyone who was a grunt who doesn't still have theirs or has a story of owning one. They are also still seen in disaster recovery efforts and have been handed out alongside canned food by rescue organizations, both in America and abroad. Pocket sized or key chain.
Free economy shipping to Contiguous USA.
Others and International Orders actual shipping charges will vary according to amount purchased and shipping weight. International orders over 10 pieces will require additional shipping charges. Please contact us for details before purchasing.
9937 G.I. P-38 CAN OPENERS
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GI P-38 Can Opener Canned Ration Tactical Opener Shelby Military New Issue P38
From $1.60
New Original Military Issue P-38 Can Opener US Made Shelby
Product Description-
- Camping or travel necessity
- A universal cutting tool
- Made of stainless steel
- It folds into 1-1/2" x 5/8" flat piece which is easily carried
- Dozens of uses
- Fits on key ring to carry everywhere with you
The P-38 was originally developed in 1942. It is a small can opener that was issued in the canned field rations of the United States Armed Forces from World War II, Korea, Vietnam and it was standard issue up and until the 1980s.
The P-38 is known as a "John Wayne" by the United States Marine Corps. The can opener is pocket-sized, approximately 1.5 inches (38 mm) long, and consists of a short metal blade that serves as a handle, with a small, hinged metal tooth that folds out to pierce the can lid. A notch just under the hinge point keeps the opener hooked around the rim of the can as the device is "walked" around to cut the lid out.
As with other military terms, the origin of the term "P38" is not known with certainty. One rumored explanation for the origin of the name is the length of the P-38. Other will tell you the name is rooted in the 38 punctures around the circumference of a C-ration can required for opening.
P-38s are no longer used for individual rations by the United States Armed Forces, as canned C-rations were replaced by MRE's in the 1980s. But you would be hard pressed to find anyone who was a grunt who doesn't still have theirs or has a story of owning one. They are also still seen in disaster recovery efforts and have been handed out alongside canned food by rescue organizations, both in America and abroad. Pocket sized or key chain.
Free economy shipping to Contiguous USA.
Others and International Orders actual shipping charges will vary according to amount purchased and shipping weight. International orders over 10 pieces will require additional shipping charges. Please contact us for details before purchasing.
9937 G.I. P-38 CAN OPENERS
Thanks for looking!!!
GI P-38 Can Opener Canned Ration Tactical Opener Shelby Military New Issue P38
From $1.60
New Original Military Issue P-38 Can Opener US Made Shelby
Product Description-
- Camping or travel necessity
- A universal cutting tool
- Made of stainless steel
- It folds into 1-1/2" x 5/8" flat piece which is easily carried
- Dozens of uses
- Fits on key ring to carry everywhere with you
The P-38 was originally developed in 1942. It is a small can opener that was issued in the canned field rations of the United States Armed Forces from World War II, Korea, Vietnam and it was standard issue up and until the 1980s.
The P-38 is known as a "John Wayne" by the United States Marine Corps. The can opener is pocket-sized, approximately 1.5 inches (38 mm) long, and consists of a short metal blade that serves as a handle, with a small, hinged metal tooth that folds out to pierce the can lid. A notch just under the hinge point keeps the opener hooked around the rim of the can as the device is "walked" around to cut the lid out.
As with other military terms, the origin of the term "P38" is not known with certainty. One rumored explanation for the origin of the name is the length of the P-38. Other will tell you the name is rooted in the 38 punctures around the circumference of a C-ration can required for opening.
P-38s are no longer used for individual rations by the United States Armed Forces, as canned C-rations were replaced by MRE's in the 1980s. But you would be hard pressed to find anyone who was a grunt who doesn't still have theirs or has a story of owning one. They are also still seen in disaster recovery efforts and have been handed out alongside canned food by rescue organizations, both in America and abroad. Pocket sized or key chain.
Free economy shipping to Contiguous USA.
Others and International Orders actual shipping charges will vary according to amount purchased and shipping weight. International orders over 10 pieces will require additional shipping charges. Please contact us for details before purchasing.
9937 G.I. P-38 CAN OPENERS
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