Completely dull. Not impressed at all.

These can openers are completely dull. I mean, I've handled spoons that were sharper. Frankly I was shocked that they were actually made of steel. If you buy these, get your Dremel ready so you can put an edge where it belongs. I'd recommend spending a couple extra bucks and buying something else.

Can openers that work

Prefer these type can openers. They don't wear out like the other kinds. Always ready to help open cans.

Sometimes the simplest things in life make a huge difference....

These are so handy, but so easy to misplace, too. I wanted to pick dip a couple spares for my cook set and bug-out bag, and I just added them to my order. Inexpensive, convenient, and time-tested quality.

Does the job

This design is at least 70 years old & continues to do the job in a compact , efficient way. They used to be in every C Ration package & everybody had one on their dog tags. They work perfectly every time & don't take up a lot of space.

Won't rust like today's can opener.

Brilliant little can opener for those cans that don't have a snap & pull open top. I lost ours which was an original army issue given to us as a present so I went searching. This one is exactly the same and the bonus is there are two in the pack. Works like a dream and doesn't rust and seize up like today's can openers.

Cheap Knockoff

I grew up using this type of can opener and I love them. I got these since I can't stand regular con openers, however, these rust horribly and the coating on the metal started to come off. I have had to toss mine since.

Great for quick use and rinse but rusts easily

I purchased these and they last a while as long as you clean them immediately. If you leave them in open space w humidity or other none dry container it will definitely rust quickly and be non useable (do not use rusty tools).

OMG! I have been looking for this forever. I had one my dad brought home from Korea when he was there during the war. Then 30 years later my husband brought me a new one when he was in the Army that they used down range. I left it at a campsite when we were camping and I have looked everywhere for another one. Thank you its a can eater folks!!

The Blade Does Not Stay Closed

Unlike the P-38, the can opener blade flaps around and rips open your pockets. You have to tape it up or wrap a sleeve around it, but you shouldn't have to do that. Secondly, these do not work well on smaller, "single-serve" cans.

Quality poor.

I have purchased these can openers at various stores over the years. Never had a problem before. I am generally not the type to complain but the first openers cutting edge snapped off right out the package. The older openers are much sharper and made I believe of better steel. The remaining openers that didn't break do not cut very well at all. Vast difference between 2 I have from 5 years ago. This is not a MEC problem. Coghlan took a good inexpensive product and made it "cheap". Between the old and new there is a definite difference. I know "waah" you are thinking but I was disappointed. But such is life. Hahaha.

Not as solid as original, but gets the job done

This GI style can opener is made from lighter metal than the originals were made from, and the hinges are a little wobbly. (I know, because we had some of the originals from WWII and the Korean war when I was a kid.)

Easier Than Expected

Got these to throw in my bag to cut down a few ounces instead of packing a hand held kitchen opener. Every bit of weight matters when you are trekking with a pack on and these are as close to weightless as you can get. I tried one out and opened a can in around 5 or 10 seconds with no prior practice. Blades are sharp and the notch holds on to the can well enough. 5 or 10 cans in and you would probably be a pro with these. Seems pretty close to the p-38 from what I can remember, not a bad little tool at all and very useful to have if needed. These also have a hole which allows for a lanyard or partnering one up with your fire starter, not a bad idea since they are pretty small. Common sense, but be careful with those can lids, the butt of the opener works great to pry up the lid when you're done so you don't risk a nasty cut out on the trail or even worse in a disaster type situation.

Great purchase

It took me a while to figure out how to use these can openers. I learned to love them. They are extremely compact and can open cans just as fast as any other can opener. The only issue I have with them is that they don't have a little carrying case. The can opener flips open (and it's very sharp) and could easily injure someone fishing around for utensils or whatever.

Ity bity can opener

Equivalent to the US P-38 can opener, this ity bity can opener does it's job. It is basic and light. Edges were a little sharp, and it could have a longer leaver on it. The biggest issue I have it that the fold out opener portion flaps around and jingles. It needs a simple plastic sleeve to hold it together to avoid damaging kit in our packs. Another use for duct tape...