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[–] Smells_Like_Tacos 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago 

Buy 2 dozen p38 can openers and will never have that problem. I have three in the car (incase i can't find one there are two more) also keep one my key ring and one in my mess kit.

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[–] SIayfire122 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Be sure they're the actual can openers and not the cheap knock offs. Your safest bet is to look at surplus stores, but you can find them online. Just make sure to read the reviews.

For those that are unaware, there's the p38 and p51 can openers. They're virtually identical except for size. Approximately 38 and 51mm long respectively. Buy ether one or both.

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[–] Smells_Like_Tacos ago  (edited ago)

Never knew the 51 existed. Picked mine up, the 38s, for dimes at the science and surplus store.

My biggest issue is mine will rust if left in a moist environment. They still work fine though but are not the best subject for showing off.

Side note: these are typically so cheap that you can afford to accidentally obtain a dozen of them. But yeah check the reviews online and save the mental struggle for bigger problems.

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[–] robot7247 ago 

I have three in the car (incase i can't find one there are two more) also keep one my key ring and one in my mess kit.

I've not tried to use one in decades and was not too successful then. Need to get another & try again.