It makes a great gift for the avid hunter or camper in your life, or to bring back memories of their time in service. Military service members still take P-38s and P-51s in the field because of their great utility. Measuring 2-inches long, the P-51’s greater leverage makes it a faster can opener than the P-38.įor the first time, both the P-38 and P-51 Multi Tools are available in one set! WWII troops carried these on their dog tag chains.

The P-38’s big brother, the P-51 was introduced in the 1960s. It is often called “the Army’s Best Invention.” Many consider it the most perfect tool ever designed for combat. The hole in the P-38 was used to dip it in boiling water to sterilize after use. The “P” may stand for puncture and “38” for the number of cuts it took to go around the can. New Sailors Stainless Steel with Lanyard Loop Pocket Knives. This 1.5-inch tool was designed to open C-Rations during WWII. New Box Set Pliers Multi-Tool & Watch Set Gift Set. Silver High Quality 11 In 1 100 Stainless Steel Multi Functional Swiss Army Style Knife - Every Tool made of Steel - Ideal for Rough Usage 11 Function. The lightweight, tiny, P-38 foldable military can opener was developed by Chicago’s Subsistence Research Lab in 1942 in only 30 days.

Military multi tool knife