--- product_id: 9427035 title: "P38 Can Opener 20pk" brand: "us shelby" price: "AR$68849" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/9427035-p38-can-opener-20pk store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # Compact 3.6" size, perfect for travel Stainless steel blade precision Ultra-lightweight for easy carry P38 Can Opener 20pk **Brand:** us shelby **Price:** AR$68849 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🛠️ Slice through any adventure with the iconic P-38 – your pocket-sized survival sidekick! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** P38 Can Opener 20pk by us shelby - **How much does it cost?** AR$68849 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/9427035-p38-can-opener-20pk) ## Best For - us shelby enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted us shelby brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Lightweight & Compact:** At just 0.1 lbs and pocket-sized, it’s the ultimate minimalist tool for hikers and travelers. - • **Pack of 20 Convenience:** Bulk set ensures you’re always prepared—share with your crew or stock your bug-out bag. - • **Military-Grade Durability:** Crafted to exact US Shelby government specs for unmatched reliability. - • **Effortless Manual Operation:** Simple twist-and-cut design means no batteries, no fuss—just pure efficiency. - • **Versatile Survival Essential:** Ideal for backpacking, camping, emergency kits, and everyday kitchen use. ## Overview The US Shelby P-38 Can Opener 20-pack features stainless steel construction built to exact government specifications, delivering a durable, lightweight, and compact manual can opener. Perfectly sized at 3.6" x 2.5", each opener weighs just 0.1 lbs, making it an essential tool for backpacking, travel, and emergency preparedness. ## Description P38 Can Opener 20pk ## Features - STAINLESS STEEL - Our US Shelby P-38 Can Openers are made from Stainless Steel and have been manufactured exactly to the US Shelby Government Issued specifications ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Color | Stainless Steel | | Material | Stainless Steel | | Brand | US Shelby | | Size | Small | | Blade Material | Stainless Steel | | Product Dimensions | 3.6"W x 2.5"H | | Item Weight | 0.1 Pounds | | Operation Mode | Manual | | Number of Items | 20 | | UPC | 820103875936 | | Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 4.09 x 2.72 x 0.2 inches | | Package Weight | 0.09 Kilograms | | Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.6 x 2.5 x 0.3 inches | | Brand Name | US Shelby | | Part Number | LYSB00HZ2W41O-SPRTSEQIP | ## Product Details - **Color:** Stainless Steel - **Material:** Stainless Steel - **Brand:** US Shelby - **Size:** Small - **Blade Material:** Stainless Steel ## Images ![P38 Can Opener 20pk - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61s7fD2pHGL.jpg) ![P38 Can Opener 20pk - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81nQId2FMTL.jpg) ![P38 Can Opener 20pk - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ZrUQGAhEL.jpg) ![P38 Can Opener 20pk - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81vxVgZXQ0L.jpg) ![P38 Can Opener 20pk - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jBWP5f46L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Are these actually shipped in a steel can as pictured?** A: no, they are inside some foam wrap and taped in a strip and mailed in a bubble wrapper but are true to picture **Q: Are they really p-38 or are they p-51? we now have a generation of sellers who don't know the difference.** A: This listing is for a 20 pack of P-38. We did not create this listing and have no capability of removing the picture of the can. This picture is a representation of how the can opener is supposed to work. The 20 come in a bubble wrap bag. The P-38 is smaller than the P-51 and was designed for the individual soldier to open C-Rations. The P-51 were larger and a back up for the mess tents. As a C-rat era vet, I preferred to carry the P-51 (and I still do today) because they could be used for a multitude of other purposes. We sell only US made Shelby Can Openers (over 200,000 in 2016) . We hope this helps. Than you for your patronage Ammo Can Man **Q: Is this the same as came in the us army c rations of the early '70s?** A: Yes it is. It is a US made Shelby can opener. **Q: Will these open any food can? Am thinking of including them in care packages for homeless.people** A: I have used P38's to open tin cans from the small cans like tuna fish size up to gallon size tin cans. The larger the can the more time and effort it takes. The main thing is to get into a constant rhythm. I still use my P38's I have carried from the1960's. It surely beat using my bayonet to open cans in the jungles and later in the middle east. The P38's left one of my emergency tools nice and sharp for other uses. Ooh Rah ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Great wuality! *by P***S on Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2023* I am a veteran and I used a P38 to open my c-rations. I have one on mg dog tags that I still use. Can never depend on a manual can opener...they break easily. Will give some of these to my daughters for stocking stuffers! Very happy w/purchase! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars They work great. *by D***N on Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2024* The good thing is that when I lose one campaign or rock climbing I have a ton more.Worth the price. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Greatest invention ever! *by P***T on Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2023* I’ve had P-38 can openers on my key rings for over 30 years from this same manufacturer. These units can open any normal rimmed can that can accommodate any house can opener and can be used as a screwdriver, if needed. A truly great innovation and made in the USA for decades using the same blueprints. 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