GI Can Opener (P-38 or P-51) Sheath

[Faiaoga]

Most of you know the folding GI can opener, one that I always have on my key chain. Unfortunately, the sharp point can wear a hole in trouser pockets and can also cause "security" concerns at courthouses and airports. I recently made made sheaths for these tools with a length o tubing over the ends of several GI can openers. The plastic keep it closed. When the can opener is needed, the l plastic sleeve can be easily off. I now have a sheathed can opener on key chain, and it see protects pocket.

I have yet to pass through security at the the local court house with my deadly deadly pointed can opener, but I hope that the covered "weapon" will not have to be surrendered and picked up later

Perhaps some others can try ny smmple idea and share your experiences with it.

[HeavyTakeMusic]

are you sure you have a american made p-38? i have mines on my keychain and it hasnt cause problems. it doesnt swing open. it kind of snaps in when its close letting you know its locked.

[Phydeaux]

I used to wrap a rubber band mine to keep it from unfolding and stabbing me in the gluteus maximus.

I was at my brother in law's for Thanksgiving dinner last year. He didn't have a can opener! Good thing I had my P38. Guess what he got from me for Christmas.....

Ric