--- product_id: 275519901 title: "Tag-Z P-38 Can Opener & P-51 Can Opener with Chains - U.S. Shelby Co. - Made in the USA" brand: "tag-z" price: "65.68 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Tag Z" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/275519901-tag-z-p-38-can-opener-and-p-51-can store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Compact sizes: 1.5" (P-38) & 2" (P-51) 2 military-grade stainless steel ball chains Ultra-sharp stainless steel blades Tag-Z P-38 Can Opener & P-51 Can Opener with Chains - U.S. Shelby Co. - Made in the USA **Brand:** tag-z **Price:** 65.68 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🛠️ Unlock rugged reliability wherever you roam—because every keyring deserves a legend. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Tag-Z P-38 Can Opener & P-51 Can Opener with Chains - U.S. Shelby Co. - Made in the USA by tag-z - **How much does it cost?** 65.68 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/275519901-tag-z-p-38-can-opener-and-p-51-can) ## 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 - • **Trusted by the Toughest:** Iconic 'John Wayne' P-38, a legendary tool favored by US Marines since WWII, now in your hands. - • **Multi-Functional Utility:** Not just can openers—double as flathead screwdrivers for those unexpected fixes on the go. - • **Pocket-Sized Power Tools:** Compact 1.5" and 2" designs that fit seamlessly on your keyring or gear without weighing you down. - • **Secure & Reliable Chains:** Equipped with authentic US military ball chains that snap tight and stay put, ensuring you never lose your essential tool. - • **Military-Grade Durability:** Crafted from US-made stainless steel to meet exact government specs—built to last through any adventure. ## Overview The Tag-Z P-38 and P-51 can openers are precision-crafted in the USA from stainless steel to military specifications. Compact and ultra-durable, these manual openers feature sharp blades for effortless can piercing and include authentic US military-grade ball chains for secure carry. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, preppers, and professionals who demand dependable, multi-functional tools that fit in your pocket. ## Description The P-38, P-51 and both ball chains are made in the USA from stainless steel. The P-38 is known as a "John Wayne" by the United States Marine Corps, either because of its toughness and dependability or because of an unsubstantiated story that the actor had been shown in an as-yet-unidentified training film opening a can of K-Rations. The can opener is pocket-sized, approximately 1.5 inches (38 mm) long, and consists of a short metal blade that serves as a handle, with a small, hinged metal tooth that folds out to pierce the can lid. A larger version, 2 inches, called the P-51 is somewhat easier to operate. The handle portion can also double as a makeshift flat-blade screwdriver. Review: I have one of these hanging off everything, my keyring, my backpack, camping gear, everything, they work and work well. Believe me, bottle openers are useless, you don't need one for opening bottles but can openers? Sure some cans have pull tops but most do not. Sure you can open a can with a knife BUT, you can also slice your hand open. These are a must if you are a prepper or into emergency supplies. Review: Simply put, if you need a great can opener, the P-38 aka John Wayne as they've been called since WWII is the best for just about any can size. You can't beat it for sharpness, quality, or ease of use. This is and will always be the best value for the money when it comes to can openers. Durability of these makes any other can opener a no go. These are not only more durable, they are by far cheaper than any other household can opener. The P-51 size is for very large cans that I generally don't need this size for. ## 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 | #39,878 in Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Kitchen ) #52 in Manual Can Openers | | Blade Material Type | Stainless Steel | | Brand Name | Tag-Z | | Color | Stainless Steel Metal | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,593) | | Item Weight | 16.95 Grams | | Manufacturer | Tag-Z | | Material Type | Stainless Steel | | Operation Mode | Manual | | Size | Small and Large | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Blade material:** Stainless Steel - **Brand:** Tag-Z - **Colour:** Stainless Steel Metal - **Material:** Stainless Steel - **Size:** Small and Large ## Images ![Tag-Z P-38 Can Opener & P-51 Can Opener with Chains - U.S. Shelby Co. - Made in the USA - 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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***. on 7 February 2026* I have one of these hanging off everything, my keyring, my backpack, camping gear, everything, they work and work well. Believe me, bottle openers are useless, you don't need one for opening bottles but can openers? Sure some cans have pull tops but most do not. Sure you can open a can with a knife BUT, you can also slice your hand open. These are a must if you are a prepper or into emergency supplies. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by T***S on 30 September 2025* Simply put, if you need a great can opener, the P-38 aka John Wayne as they've been called since WWII is the best for just about any can size. You can't beat it for sharpness, quality, or ease of use. This is and will always be the best value for the money when it comes to can openers. Durability of these makes any other can opener a no go. These are not only more durable, they are by far cheaper than any other household can opener. The P-51 size is for very large cans that I generally don't need this size for. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by S***U on 1 March 2026* Great ## Frequently Bought Together - P-38 Can Opener & P-51 Can Opener with Chains, US Shelby, Stainless Steel openers Stamped with US Shelby Co. - Best Glide ASE's U.S. SHELBY CO. 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