Opening a can with a slippie...

flyfishrman

flyfishrman

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I've seen mention of this several times and I've never done it. If I understand correctly this can be done without damaging your beloved blade. Instructions please!!
 
If I had to guess I would think that you would go around the inside rim of the can scoring it in circles patiently until you can punch the lid out.
 
I opened a can with a gerber gator once... I think once you designate a blade a can opener it loses it's function as a knife untill you can unroll the edge and resharpen it... JMO
 
Since no one else has any idea, I offer this solution:

Open the "can opener" tool and proceed to cut around the top edge of the can.*

Done! :D

*Note: this can only be done with certain slippies.
 
I have opened cans with my pocket knife b4. The trick is to remember to never put any lateral strain on the blade, you'll end up with a bad nick on the blade.
 
The way I've done it is keep the cut strait. I cut an X across the top and then pull up the V shaped pieces from the middle.
 
db said:
The way I've done it is keep the cut strait. I cut an X across the top and then pull up the V shaped pieces from the middle.
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That seems to me the best suggestion thus far. Seems there would be less chance of injuring the kn ife with straight cuts. Do you go slow or fast with the cuts?

Thanks,
Brett
 
When I would open a can this way I'd level the back of the blade against the top rim of the can and with cutting edge, cuting upward through the lid, just keep working around the top of the can that way.
This way just leaves a very sharp edge on the can.

Back in the day of oil cans, I would make a Classic church key hole in the cans with my Stockman.
 
I just tried the cross trick and it worked like a charm!!!! I slowly cut an 'X' in the top of the can and lifted the flaps. The blade did dull a bit, but I was surprised at how well it held up. I used my SS brown delrin peanut and while it wasn't shaving sharp when i was done, I easily cut rope and cloth.

I think this year of just my peanut will be a fun time of learning to do simple things in different ways.


Brett
 
bdws1975 said:
I just tried the cross trick and it worked like a charm!!!! I slowly cut an 'X' in the top of the can and lifted the flaps. The blade did dull a bit, but I was surprised at how well it held up. I used my SS brown delrin peanut and while it wasn't shaving sharp when i was done, I easily cut rope and cloth.

I think this year of just my peanut will be a fun time of learning to do simple things in different ways.


Brett
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I am amazed and impressed by the stories I read in this Forum on the workout that people give these peanuts, Makes me want to start carrying one as an EDC.:cool::thumbup:
I'm a diehard stockman guy, BTW.:)
 
555 said:
I am amazed and impressed by the stories I read in this Forum on the workout that people give these peanuts, Makes me want to start carrying one as an EDC.:cool::thumbup:
I'm a diehard stockman guy, BTW.:)
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Maybe you should jump on the bandwagon and vow to go a year with just one slippie. It's a neat prospect and a chance to learn more ways to be ingenius with little at hand.

It does, however, sound like you have alots of savvy with the aforementioned.

Take care!
Brett
 
bdws1975 said:
Maybe you should jump on the bandwagon and vow to go a year with just one slippie. It's a neat prospect and a chance to learn more ways to be ingenius with little at hand.

It does, however, sound like you have alots of savvy with the aforementioned.

Take care!
Brett
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What I was thinking was replacing the Congress that is in the other pocket with a Peanut.:)
The Stockman would stay in the other pocket where it has aways been.:D
That Combo would be my lightest carry.
LOL,With all the Metal I carry at times, I'm glad I don't live near water.:eek::D
 
555 said:
What I was thinking was replacing the Congress that is in the other pocket with a Peanut.:)
The Stockman would stay in the other pocket where it has aways been.:D
That Combo would be my lightest carry.
LOL,With all the Metal I carry at times, I'm glad I don't live near water.:eek::D
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LOL!!

I tell ya, you really can't beat a peanut for light carry and heavy use. It's a neat little knife with lots of guts.

Good luck! You can pick up a brown delrin ss peanut from Ace hardware for 24.00 and some change.

Take care!
brett
 
None of the Ace Hardwares in my area, even the one location that carries Case knives, has the delrin SS peanut in their lineup. If they did, I'd probably pick one of those up.
Jim
 
The best slippie for this kind of job is a SAK! :thumbup:

Just open the can opener and use it for what`s intended for!! ;):D :D
 
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