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Posted: 1/25/2015 3:21:11 PM EDT
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P38. Never had one fail.
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Posted: 1/25/2015 3:30:54 PM EDT
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P38 or the can opener on my Leathermans
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Posted: 1/25/2015 6:47:36 PM EDT
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P38. Never had one fail. This |
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Posted: 1/25/2015 6:53:08 PM EDT
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We bought this one. Works very well.
https://www.lehmans.com/p-497-lock-and-lift-can-opener.aspx |
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Posted: 1/25/2015 7:21:39 PM EDT
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I found an old Amco made in America one in a hardware store . It is great .
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Posted: 1/25/2015 7:37:46 PM EDT
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Whatever you do, avoid proctor silex electric like plaque. Damn thing cant open a can to save itself.
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Posted: 1/25/2015 9:01:44 PM EDT
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Thanks...I ordered the Lock and lift as well as a 20 Pack of P38/P51s from amazon.
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Posted: 1/25/2015 10:54:37 PM EDT
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if you are looking for bulk supply of US Shelby P38s.... you might try Georgia Outfitters
http://www.georgia-outfitters.com/page52.shtml |
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Posted: 1/26/2015 12:02:05 AM EDT
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I use P52s frequently.
The best "normal" one we had was a 30 year old basic model we got when my wife's grandmother died. Thing was awesome for years, until it finally kicked the bucket. We tried all sorts of new ones, swore a lot at them. Best new normal hand powered model we have is the kitchen aid brand. It isn't great, but works 90% of the time.
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Posted: 1/26/2015 1:43:10 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/26/2015 1:51:23 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/26/2015 3:40:02 AM EDT
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I'm seeing Vollrath openers on ebay as low as ~$10.
But don't know enuf abt them to know if anything else is needed to go wit them. |
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Posted: 1/26/2015 11:10:17 AM EDT
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P38 is the low-tech standard -but no fun to use with arthritis, very cold hands, or injured fingertips.
These guys are amazing, but probably not what you are looking for: 
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Posted: 1/26/2015 11:28:35 AM EDT
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P38. Never had one fail. I prefer the John Wayne. 
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Posted: 1/26/2015 12:21:28 PM EDT
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P38 is good to have for survival, but for daily use, no thanks. Unless you want rippling thumb muscles...
The best can opener is MULTIPLE can openers... Find one that is solid steel, looks well made, and then buy several of them and store away and replace as needed. Opening a can is not brain surgery, no need to make it more difficult than it is... Rmpl |
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Posted: 1/26/2015 1:57:43 PM EDT
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These work very well, made in the US and when compared side by side to a vintage swing away its nearly identical
EZ Duz It |
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Posted: 1/26/2015 2:21:40 PM EDT
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You all must LOVE cross contamination and eating metal filings... Ultimate Can Opener
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Posted: 1/26/2015 2:28:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryInteresting! Wished the crank handle was larger. |
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Posted: 1/26/2015 3:06:07 PM EDT
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the longer crank handle just makes things easier for only a couple extra $ http://www.amazon.com/Amco-Swing-A-Way-6090-Crank-Opener/dp/B001CD77VO/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1422299051&sr=1-2&keywords=swing+away+can+opener |
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Posted: 1/26/2015 3:44:49 PM EDT
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My wife keeps breaking can openers, not sure how really, everything from the Wally world ones to the supposedly higher end ones. I finally grabbed the can opener out of my backpack, which I've had for over 20 years. We've been using it for a year and she hasn't broken it, yet.
It's a Ecko Miracle Roll 881. From the looks of it, they're considered "vintage" so I'm not sure they're made any more. Looks like this: 
I also have the Ecko Miracle 885 which I've had for a long time. It's just like the 881, but w/ long handles. I've used the can opener on multi-tools and Swiss Army knives and once you get the hang of it, they're quite easy and effective. |
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Posted: 1/26/2015 4:27:58 PM EDT
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Why does everyone say P-38 over the P-51? The P-51 isn't much larger but is more rigid and is easier to use as it provides more leverage. My 5'3" wife has no issues with it but the P-38 was more work for her when we tried it.
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Posted: 1/26/2015 5:23:22 PM EDT
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These work very well, made in the US and when compared side by side to a vintage swing away its nearly identical EZ Duz It They made a lot of the components for the Swing away before they moved it to China.
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Posted: 1/26/2015 5:40:43 PM EDT
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http://www.amazon.com/Made-USA-Can-Opener-Black/dp/B007DK6SG0 Tested it and bought a second. Just got one myself. It works very well. |
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Posted: 1/27/2015 8:00:56 AM EDT
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http://www.amazon.com/Made-USA-Can-Opener-Black/dp/B007DK6SG0 Tested it and bought a second. I've bought several of these for my stashes.Hard to believe the difference in how well they work compared to a wally world one.Made in USA FTW. |
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Posted: 1/27/2015 8:54:02 AM EDT
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We use an Oxo Good Grip in the kitchen. In the field I use the can opener on my Victorinox Pioneer.
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Posted: 1/27/2015 2:03:48 PM EDT
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P38. Never had one fail. As is so often the case, FPNI! Though I’m not sure of why people mentioned buying them in bulk or 20 packs. I have had the same one on my key ring or dog tag chain since 1977. |
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Posted: 1/27/2015 2:37:50 PM EDT
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I have had the same one on my key ring or dog tag chain since 1977. I *had* one on my keychain since the early 80s as well. I flew all over the country, post 9/11, with it and TSA never so much as batted an eye at it. It was taken away from me when I went through security at the county courthouse when I was summons for jury duty 
The rent a cop at the scanner somehow noticed it and said he had to confiscate it because it could be used as a weapon. I bet its on his key chain now 
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Posted: 1/27/2015 4:25:39 PM EDT
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P38. Never had one fail. For backpacking or camping? Yeah, no problem. For in the house?? No way. It's small, uncomfortable, and a pain in the ass. Their are a host of better can openers for household duty. |
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Posted: 1/27/2015 6:18:55 PM EDT
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http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/310vo%2BB79lL.jpg the longer crank handle just makes things easier for only a couple extra $ http://www.amazon.com/Amco-Swing-A-Way-6090-Crank-Opener/dp/B001CD77VO/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1422299051&sr=1-2&keywords=swing+away+can+opener I have one of these. It makes opening cans easy peasy lemon squeezy |
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Posted: 1/27/2015 9:45:17 PM EDT
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I'm seeing Vollrath openers on ebay as low as ~$10. But don't know enuf abt them to know if anything else is needed to go wit them. They part you see in most of the pictures fits into a counter/table edge mount. They are big and can get in the way, but will open any can fast. Make sure it comes with the mount and it should be good to go. |
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