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GENUINE AND ORIGINAL
The P38 Can Opener
approximately 1.5 inches (38mm long)
THE BEST ARMY INVENTION EVER
Also known as a "John Wayne" by the United States Marine Corps, because of its toughness and dependability
It 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
It was invented in just 30 days in the summer of 1942 by Maj. Thomas Dennehy at the Subsistence Research Laboratory in Chicago.
And never in its more than 70-year history has it ever been known to "break, rust, need sharpening or polishing," which is why many Soldiers past and present have come to regard the P-38 C-Ration can opener as one of the best Army inventions ever.
C-Rations (tin cans filled with a variety of meats and vegetables) have been replaced with Meals Ready To Eat (MREs) but the phenomena of the P-38 continues due to the countless other uses that Soldiers found for it.
"The P-38 is one of those tools you keep and never want to get rid of," said one Soldier. "I've had my P-38 since joining the Army and kept it because I can use it as a screwdriver, knife, anything!"
It's a perfect inch-and-a-half making it a great marking tool. Because it's small, it doesn't take up a lot of space and that's essential in Army life. The conveniently drilled hole in the top half means the P-38 can be put on a key ring or dog tags and go anywhere
Millions of these miniature can openers were distributed by the Army during the Korean War
The best instructions for using this is to simply check out the videos on Youtube
DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY WITH THESE.
THE USE OF THIS CAN OPENER WILL REQUIRE SOME STRENGTH IN YOUR FINGERS.
IF FOR SOME REASON, THE STRENGTH IS LACKING, THEN MAYBE THIS ITEM IS NOT FOR YOU.
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