Two lines, so maybe a P-51. I carry a P-38 in my wallet and have actually used it a few times helping people at work open their lunch. I have an electric can opener, but when it comes to manual ones I actually like these more. Once you get the hang of it they’re faster to use than you’d think.
torcsandantlers on
That’s super cool. An issue that comes up surprisingly often at my local free pantry is that people don’t want non-pulltop cans, because they don’t have a can opener. It’s one of those tools we take for granted.
wardog70 on
Yep. P-51.
Puzzleheaded_Tie5967 on
It’s called a John Wayne
paralyse78 on
That’s actually a really good thing of them to do. A lot of folks receiving assistance may not have access to a can opener (nor electricity to run one) and as someone who has done a fair bit of work with pantries it can be frustrating when well-meaning folks donate a ton of canned goods but don’t realize that a lot of recipients can’t open them.
(We had similar issues where people would donate lots of kids’ toys for Christmas toy drives but very few people donated new batteries to power them.)
No_Equivalent_4412 on
I should get one of these for camping
secretlollita on
in brazil we use this a lot lol
JensElectricWood on
If you don’t need or want it, please give it back to them. These are given out to help people without home kitchens, so they can still access the food in cans.
Bailywolf on
That’s super considerate – those food bank folks were on it. Good to see.
JerkGurk on
At the homeless charity I used to work at, it was discussed how canned goods, or even things that needed to be heated up are bad choices for food donation as sometimes people don’t have a can opener, or a stove. Easy open canned tuna, bean salad, crackers, peanut butter, nutrition bars, dried fruit, trail mix, bread, sandwiches are good ideas if you ever want to give. Also not a food, but socks.
WaffleHouseGladiator on
If you get really desperate you can rub the top of a can on a concrete surface until enough metal wears away to pop it open.
MarchCompetitive6235 on
That makes sense to include for someone who might not have a can opener. Required camping gear right there! 😎👍
Orbitaldropkick610 on
I used to have one of these on my key chain. turns out having a sharp little piece of metal on your keys anytime you reach for them is a dumb ass move
jvn1983 on
That is really lovely of them to do.
lanathebitch on
That was nice of them. I know they’re cheap but they genuinely didn’t have to
TJM18 on
I love these!
Afterclock-Hours on
ooooo Og Classic can opener. Easier to clean and no moving parts.
IanHSC on
I love this, gives a family more access to non perishable food without requiring them buy a can opener (even a few dollars can be too much for some people in need)
TrexOnAScooter on
My wife and I have had a long running joke of how we have bought 5 different can openers in the first 5 years of buying our house, because we both remember our grandmas/mothers etc. having the same can opener in the kitchen for decades growing up.
I introduced her to this wonderful tool from the military after the fancy electric one took a shit, and we haven’t bothered buying a new one since. They’re great and good on the food bank for providing them.
That being said, dear internet strangers, there must also exist a regular ass can opener that isn’t just a giant pile of shit without me having to go visit an Amish blacksmith. Please, if you guys know of one please help.
ermghoti on
If it’s a surplus GI opener, cool! Those are great, I’ve had one on my keychain practically my whole life. They are barely less capable than a full-sized can opener.
Most I see these days are modern reproductions, to be polite, they are not good. There is a maker that went through the trouble of buying the rights to make an exact reproduction of the US Shelby originals, but they don’t bother to actually do it.
The knockoffs open poorly, and completely fail after a couple of cans. If you’re purchasing one, and it costs less than $1.50-$2.00, it’s a knockoff.
kingawsume on
One of 2 things designed by the US DoD that *everyone* has a use for.
Everyone should have a P-38/P-51 and a Woobie.
TheIncredibleBulk777 on
Steve1989@mreinfo would be proud!
libra00 on
I carry one of these in my wallet. Never had to use it yet, but one day..
SummerBirdsong on
That’s really cool of them. Someone was thinking ahead.
HEYitsBIGS on
Huge for the people who need the canned goods the most. Very thoughtful to include in the box, IMO.
SimpleGuy7 on
Good on them, beats rubbing cans on cement to open.
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Army surplus? Cool.
Two lines, so maybe a P-51. I carry a P-38 in my wallet and have actually used it a few times helping people at work open their lunch. I have an electric can opener, but when it comes to manual ones I actually like these more. Once you get the hang of it they’re faster to use than you’d think.
That’s super cool. An issue that comes up surprisingly often at my local free pantry is that people don’t want non-pulltop cans, because they don’t have a can opener. It’s one of those tools we take for granted.
Yep. P-51.
It’s called a John Wayne
That’s actually a really good thing of them to do. A lot of folks receiving assistance may not have access to a can opener (nor electricity to run one) and as someone who has done a fair bit of work with pantries it can be frustrating when well-meaning folks donate a ton of canned goods but don’t realize that a lot of recipients can’t open them.
(We had similar issues where people would donate lots of kids’ toys for Christmas toy drives but very few people donated new batteries to power them.)
I should get one of these for camping
in brazil we use this a lot lol
If you don’t need or want it, please give it back to them. These are given out to help people without home kitchens, so they can still access the food in cans.
That’s super considerate – those food bank folks were on it. Good to see.
At the homeless charity I used to work at, it was discussed how canned goods, or even things that needed to be heated up are bad choices for food donation as sometimes people don’t have a can opener, or a stove. Easy open canned tuna, bean salad, crackers, peanut butter, nutrition bars, dried fruit, trail mix, bread, sandwiches are good ideas if you ever want to give. Also not a food, but socks.
If you get really desperate you can rub the top of a can on a concrete surface until enough metal wears away to pop it open.
That makes sense to include for someone who might not have a can opener. Required camping gear right there! 😎👍
I used to have one of these on my key chain. turns out having a sharp little piece of metal on your keys anytime you reach for them is a dumb ass move
That is really lovely of them to do.
That was nice of them. I know they’re cheap but they genuinely didn’t have to
I love these!
ooooo Og Classic can opener. Easier to clean and no moving parts.
I love this, gives a family more access to non perishable food without requiring them buy a can opener (even a few dollars can be too much for some people in need)
My wife and I have had a long running joke of how we have bought 5 different can openers in the first 5 years of buying our house, because we both remember our grandmas/mothers etc. having the same can opener in the kitchen for decades growing up.
I introduced her to this wonderful tool from the military after the fancy electric one took a shit, and we haven’t bothered buying a new one since. They’re great and good on the food bank for providing them.
That being said, dear internet strangers, there must also exist a regular ass can opener that isn’t just a giant pile of shit without me having to go visit an Amish blacksmith. Please, if you guys know of one please help.
If it’s a surplus GI opener, cool! Those are great, I’ve had one on my keychain practically my whole life. They are barely less capable than a full-sized can opener.
Most I see these days are modern reproductions, to be polite, they are not good. There is a maker that went through the trouble of buying the rights to make an exact reproduction of the US Shelby originals, but they don’t bother to actually do it.
The knockoffs open poorly, and completely fail after a couple of cans. If you’re purchasing one, and it costs less than $1.50-$2.00, it’s a knockoff.
One of 2 things designed by the US DoD that *everyone* has a use for.
Everyone should have a P-38/P-51 and a Woobie.
Steve1989@mreinfo would be proud!
I carry one of these in my wallet. Never had to use it yet, but one day..
That’s really cool of them. Someone was thinking ahead.
Huge for the people who need the canned goods the most. Very thoughtful to include in the box, IMO.
Good on them, beats rubbing cans on cement to open.