P-38 Can Opener - U.S. Shelby Co.

Genuine P-38 Can Opener

The P-38 serves multiple functions, requires no electricity, is easily transported, durable and reasonably priced. Lightweight, small and extremely packable, the pocket-sized multi-tool measures only 1.5 inches long. It can be easily transported on a keychain, dog tag or other means using the small punched hole. It is cheaper than a standard can opener, easier to transport and serves many more functions. Some call it the “Army’s greatest invention”. 

Other uses that many have found for the P-38 include screwdriver, seam ripper, bee stinger removal, prying, bottle opener, box cutter, opening paint cans, gutting fish, chisel, wire stripping, measurement, striking flint, deflating tires and many others.  

No survival, emergency or disaster relief kit should ever be without at least one P-38.   

Features & Specs of the P-38 Can Opener

• Lightweight, packable 

• Requires no electricity 

• Can be worn or transported using punched hole 

• Durable & tough 

• Multiple uses 

• Reasonably priced

• 1.5 inches in length 

• USA Made  

History of the P-38 Can Opener

Developed in 1942, the P-38 is a small can opener issued to military soldiers along with their canned field rations. The P-38 became extremely popular because it was found to have multiple uses, besides opening field rations. Although, the P-38 is not issued to soldiers anymore, it is still in high demand due to it's versatility of uses.