Coghlan's Can Opener Vs. Real P-38/ P-51

[@cmasailor]

Yea you have to pay attention, some of the so-called surplus stores I've been in lately carry a bunch of the knockoff stuff to meet demand and you have to pay attention, the last couple of those I picked up were the cheap ones for less than 50cents each for my backpack I leave at the house and a travel duffel I carry on a plane to and from work. I tested one and it was nearly dull so I sharpened it with a rattail, used to hate showing up to a boat and finding out the can opener went missing or broke. Lately as the boats I work on have gotten bigger, and so has the galley equip but I still like to have my fallbacks.

[@matthoward1174]

I have a few P-51s marked "US SHELBY CO.". They work pretty good when new, but the hooks that hold the underside of the can lip wear away.

[@davidwagner4671]

Cool I still have mine from Vietnam .It still works.

[@billy56081]

I have one from 1990 when I served, thank you for your service.

[@ritasanse4175]

USA gear is the best

[@tranders365]

I prefer the P-51 over the 38, but have used both in the past. I now use my Victorinox knife can opener more than anything just for the fact that my Super Tinker knife is always in my pocket. Thanks Scot tfor the video

[@vicpetrishak7705]

Army Surplus World description states Made in USA and military issue . P-38 and P-51 openers . Single or bulk purchases of 100 units . 12/22

[@stevedriscoll2539]

Man, you summed it up perfectly when you said they can't make a clone of anything anymore. The quality per unit of technological advancement is so bad on almost everything today

[@Gungeek]

lots of products these days like that for sure lol

[@lorimiller4301]

I remember real orange crush. It was delicious 😋

[@MrRedtaco11]

I went to use the Colghlan's one since that my can opener broke today. They didn't work that well. I would suggest people to buy a better one. I am glad that I keep my camp gear not too far but it was a pain in the ass to use them.

[@Gungeek]

yeah they work but not very well lol

[@stevecraig3004]

Great video. I guess I shouldn't be surprised that there are crummy knockoffs, but I am. "The greatest invention you've never heard of..." the p-38.

[@Gungeek]

lol

[@catchbay]

I bought cheap chinese clone from ebay maybe 10 years ago. Price was about 1 euro mailed to europe. It doesn't work. You have to have some talents to make not working can opener...

[@Gungeek]

lol

[@byronclark9188]

Still have 5 in the wrapper and 1 that I use

[@shanerichardson9568]

I didn’t even know that there was a British P-51.

[@cmasailor]

Nice vid though, nobody thinks to make a video of this stuff

[@cmasailor]

Or rather... I never thought to look for one on p51s lol

[@SamEEE12]

A P38 (Lightning) or a P-51 (Mustang) would open a can pretty quickly. 20mm + 4x .50 calibre, and 6x .50 calibre machineguns respectively. I use my Opinel No.7 to open cans, it's a high stakes game.

[@SamEEE12]

Just ordered one off Ebay, I will report back.

[@billy56081]

The US government paid for mine.

[@SamEEE12]

Sweet, I got two for $12.00, shipping was $15.00. I am not a clever man.

[@matthoward1174]

Good price for two old war planes!

[@Gungeek]

x)

[@mylesc99]

I used this for the first time tonight. I had pieces of metal in my can. I'll stick with my regular can opener.

[@Gungeek]

yeah some do that

[@stevecraig3004]

It takes some practice to get the stroke; I spent an hour trying to teach my wife and she never did get the hang of it.

[@NicR94]

Always buy the surplus ones. I’ve carried one every day for about 12 years or so.

[@Gungeek]

yeah they are best :)

[@geneirvine9710]

I find the P 38 rips through a lot easier.

[@Gungeek]

they work great for their size.

[@88WhiteRhino]

If you don't have a can opener the Coghlans one will do ya, and save yer knife...

[@Gungeek]

true it works just not great is all lol

[@ramond420]

Taras had no issue with the can opener it all depends on well you know ur gear

[@Gungeek]

who? and a can opener dull as a spoon will work if you know what you're doing? right ;)

[@ramond420]

@@Gungeek I've used a pocket knife to open cans before works just as good as any can opener

[@Gungeek]

so your point is? a sharp knife works better than a dull mismanufactured can opener.... nevermind.

[@prepper4life27]

I just rip em open with my teeth...lol. last p-51 i bought, still use is Coglans...work just fine.. the military ones I've had read U.S. Speaker .

[@Gungeek]

:)

[@robertwilliamson6121]

So get the original U.S. military one or the British military one. They’re great. But sorry to say….the Canadian one is crap. Probably not even made in Canada, probably made in China. Victorinox Swiss Army Knife can opener works great too.

[@Gungeek]

was the point of the video lol