p51 p 51 p-51 US Shelby Co stainless steel can opener MADE IN USA Each MADE IN THE USA, US SHELBY CO marked, Larger than the original P38 can opener. The P51 can opener measures 51mm= 2inches. Easier to use and handleCamping or travel necessityA universal cutting toolJumbo 2 inch can openerMade of stainless steel Dozens of usesThe P-51 can opener is still in the military inventory and is currently assigned NSN 7330-01-289-8827. The P-51 is somewhat obscure and elusive because military Mobile Kitchen Trailers (MKT) are currently issued a countertop mounted, hand crank, rotary, can opener and an Opener, Can, Hand, For Tray Packs and Round Cans (A-A-52202) as standard issue. P-51 derived its name from the fact that it took approximately 51 twists to sever the lid from a commercial No. 10 can. Which comes in handy if the power goes out.Keep it where: In the first aid kit, in the toolbox, in the lunch box, in the glove box, in the kitchen drawer, in the office desk, in the garage, in the backpack, on the keyring, in a wallet, in your dorm room, some in the kitchen drawer, with you bugout bag, and so many moreGreat item for the kids camper troops, great inexpensive veteran giftWhat ca it be used for? Open boxes, use as a screwdriver when a flat head is needed, letter opener, string cutter, nylon band cutter, tape off a box, strip wire, scrap objects, cut plastic shrink wrap off packages on bottles. Saves your keys from being used as tools. Just like you were always told not to do.Designed to open cans but it also works to cut open plastic bottles, bags of all kinds and packaging on hard to open packages etc. camping, as part of an emergency kit. Portable and easy to use. Hold long ways up and down with small blade hooked over edge of the can and rock back and forth around lid of can. Great item to have around when the power goes out too. These are no longer issued to the troops, so they also make great gifts to the guys overseas not one soldier has ever complained about these when it comes to opening those MRE BAGS. Note some examples: Veterans' have spoken of different stories of where they would hide these. In the past some soldiers would hide a can opener in their boot seam or under the lining of their shoe or wore them between their dog tags as an escape tool. This is the all-time best ever invented simple emergency tool / universal tool. Good to have a few of them stashed away and on your person! We try to accurately describe every piece to the best of our knowledge, if there is something incorrect, please feel free to let us know.All of the gear we supply is perfect for anyone looking for quality-built items that will last the test of time and you putting it to good use, whether it be for, Camping, Hiking, Jogging, Military or Law Enforcement, Survival Kits, Bugout Bags, Cell Phone Case, Laptop Bag, Magazine / Clip holder - Pouch, First Aid Kits, Safety, Emergency Situations, Adventure or Survival, Hunting, Fishing, Home Defense, Mil-Sim, Training, Airsoft Sports, SHTF, Paint Ball, Lazer tag, target practice, Range, Feild Gear, off road, burning man, Halloween costumes, EDC, Festivals, Concerts, Sports, Tactical Training, Bushcraft and MORE!!! Use your imagination, we may have exactly what you need! Thank You for Looking, take a look at our other listings to check for more items you may want or need!Please add us to your favorite sellers to be updated when we post new inventory, ENJOY!