--- product_id: 104038810 title: "P-38 Can Opener & P-51 Can Opener with Chains, US Shelby, Stainless Steel openers Stamped with US Shelby Co." brand: "tag-z" price: "57.53 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Tag Z" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/104038810-p-38-can-opener-and-p-51-can-opener-chains store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Military-grade stainless steel ball chains Precision US Shelby government spec manufacturing Compact & ultra-portable sizes (1.5" & 2") P-38 Can Opener & P-51 Can Opener with Chains, US Shelby, Stainless Steel openers Stamped with US Shelby Co. **Brand:** tag-z **Price:** 57.53 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🛠️ Unlock your survival edge with authentic US Shelby can openers! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** P-38 Can Opener & P-51 Can Opener with Chains, US Shelby, Stainless Steel openers Stamped with US Shelby Co. by tag-z - **How much does it cost?** 57.53 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/104038810-p-38-can-opener-and-p-51-can-opener-chains) ## Best For - tag-z enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted tag-z brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Multi-Tool Utility:** Sharp can opener blade doubles as a flathead screwdriver—because every tool counts. - • **Compact Powerhouses:** P-38 (1.5") and P-51 (2") sizes fit effortlessly on your keychain or bug-out bag. - • **Battle-Tested Durability:** Crafted from rust-proof stainless steel to withstand any adventure or emergency. - • **Authentic Military Design:** Manufactured exactly to US Shelby government-issued specs for trusted reliability. - • **Rugged Ball Chains Included:** Real US military stainless steel ball chains ensure your opener stays secure and ready. ## Overview The US Shelby P-38 & P-51 Can Openers are precision-crafted stainless steel tools made to exact US military specifications. Featuring compact sizes (1.5" and 2"), these rust-resistant openers come with genuine US military stainless steel ball chains for secure portability. Ideal for backpacking, travel, and emergency kits, they offer reliable can-opening performance and double as flathead screwdrivers, combining rugged durability with versatile utility. ## Description Product description US Shelby P-38 & P-51 Stainless Steel Can Openers with Real Stainless Steel US Military Ball Chains US Shelby Can Openers Manufactured with Stainless Steel Custom Manufactured US Shelby Can Openers Our US Shelby Stainless Steel Can Openers are specially manufactured just for us conforming to US Government Issued Specifications. We use Stainless Steel for our Can Openers so they will not rust and have excellent durability. They are dishwasher safe and will open normal sized food cans. The holes in the openers will fit a 2.4mm ball chain or a split ring key chain. Just like issued in the US military. How to use US Shelby Can Openers PIERCE CAN LID - Place the notch of the US Shelby can opener on the rim of the can with the blade inside the rim and puncture the lid of the can TURN AND TWIST - Twist the opener up and down while turning the can KEEP GOING - Repeat twisting while turning the can LID IS SHARP - Be careful removing the lid. The lid will be sharp Wash it after every use! It's ok if it touches water and soap! Remember, our US Shelby can openers are made from Stainless Steel and they won't rust! How to Close the Ball Chain Put the ball into the connector and pull both sides of the chain away from the connector until the ball ‘snaps’ into place. These are really tough USA made stainless steel ball chains so sometimes it takes a good tug for it to snap into place. Review: good opener - Works well Review: FOND MEMORIES - Very pleased the quality and the delivery time involved. O, do I remember using these when I was in Army Basic Training, especially out in the field. If you wanted to open any canned rations these were about the only way in which you could do it. They were also known as P-38's then, and they still call them that. They come in handy, as they are small and don't take up hardly any space and extremely portable and very study. And thank-you for including the beaded chains to go with them. ## Features - US Shelby P-38 & P-51 Can Openers Made with Stainless Steel & 2 - 4.5" Stainless Steel Ball Chains made in the USA - STAINLESS STEEL - Our US Shelby Can Openers are made from Stainless Steel and have been manufactured exactly to the US Shelby Government Issued specifications. Our stainless steel Ball Chains are made in the US and are the same chains issued to the US military - P-38 is 1.5 INCHES LONG / P-51 is 2 INCHES LONG - The P-38 can openers are 1.5 inches long and the P-51 can openers are 2 inches long. Both have a hole for a key ring or ball chain and each has a sharp blade to puncture and open normal sized food cans. You can also use them as a flat head screwdriver in a pinch. The classic designs make them perfect for backpacking, travel, hiking and bug out bags - HOW TO USE THE CAN OPENERS - 1. Open blade 2. Place the notch of the can opener on the rim of the can with the blade inside the rim 3. Twist the blade down so that it punctures the lid of the can 4. Repeat twisting while turning the can 5. Be careful removing the lid. The lid will be sharp - HOW TO CLOSE THE CHAINS - Put one ball in the connector and pull the chain from each side away from the connector until the chain 'snaps' into the connector. These are real US military stainless steel chains and are a bit harder to get connected. It may take a good tug to get it to snap into place. Don't be afraid, these are US Military chains. They're tough! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07MJD19TB | | Best Sellers Rank | #5,417 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #24 in Manual Can Openers | | Blade Material | Stainless Steel | | Blade Material Type | Stainless Steel | | Brand | Tag-Z | | Brand Name | Tag-Z | | Color | Stainless Steel Metal | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,685 Reviews | | Item Weight | 16.95 Grams | | Manufacturer | DTM | | Material | Stainless Steel | | Material Type | Stainless Steel | | Number of Items | 2 | | Operation Mode | Manual | | Size | Small and Large | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Blade Material:** Stainless Steel - **Brand:** Tag-Z - **Color:** Stainless Steel Metal - **Material:** Stainless Steel - **Size:** Small and Large ## Images ![P-38 Can Opener & P-51 Can Opener with Chains, US Shelby, Stainless Steel openers Stamped with US Shelby Co. - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51SdyuwXHDL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: How can these be "made in usa" when the shelby co. went out of business in 1973? could these be "made in china" and marked "us shelby"?** A: I don’t know is a stamp that say USA **Q: Is this really stainless steel or is just the chain stainless?** A: I believe its stainless The p51 works better cause its bigger n the p38 is just a token for me from when I was in the army **Q: My geniune 1969 p-38 from se asia says usa shelby and corp underneath the shelby word, so these are close, but not 100% by any means, is that because** A: It is not the one we got with our case. But it still works just fine **Q: Where can I get just the chains???** A: BronaGrand 100pcs 150mm Long Bead Connector Clasp 2.4 mm Diameter Ball Bead Chains Keychain Tag Key Rings ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ good opener *by V***T on April 25, 2026* Works well ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ FOND MEMORIES *by P***W on May 5, 2025* Very pleased the quality and the delivery time involved. O, do I remember using these when I was in Army Basic Training, especially out in the field. If you wanted to open any canned rations these were about the only way in which you could do it. They were also known as P-38's then, and they still call them that. They come in handy, as they are small and don't take up hardly any space and extremely portable and very study. And thank-you for including the beaded chains to go with them. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Shelby Secret Weapon Against Sealed Goods *by E***A on April 18, 2025* These little US Shelby can openers – the P-38 and its slightly bigger sibling, the P-51 – feel like they mean business. Solid stainless steel, stamped with that classic 'US Shelby Co.' mark, they're a no-nonsense pair. Forget fancy gadgets; these are the real deal. The included chains keep them handy, ready to tackle a can whether you're camping or just need a reliable opener in your kitchen drawer. They even pull double duty as a makeshift flathead in a pinch. Simple, robust, and with a touch of that old-school military vibe – these aren't just can openers, they're tiny tools built to last. This review represents my personal opinion and experience with this product. I am not affiliated with the manufacturer or seller, and this review should not be interpreted as an endorsement or professional advice. 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