tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post2802453106091170051..comments2023-12-23T02:16:43.463-08:00Comments on "Rational Preparedness" : The Blog: The Value of Manual Can OpenersJaneofVirginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-90977680081751969692013-08-14T08:38:40.379-07:002013-08-14T08:38:40.379-07:00Oxo is another good can opener ! I can barely use...Oxo is another good can opener ! I can barely use the electric can opener we got as a wedding present !JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-67935690564844222552013-08-14T06:08:28.394-07:002013-08-14T06:08:28.394-07:00I've had the same OXO can opener for 15 years....I've had the same OXO can opener for 15 years. We went to the beach this summer and the only can opener there was an electric model. You should have seen my family of manual can opener users trying to figure it out. Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845268534571646512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-87668380197920812642013-08-12T15:16:16.524-07:002013-08-12T15:16:16.524-07:00I have a couple of P38s in the evacuation kit in m...I have a couple of P38s in the evacuation kit in my car. They are tough to use on the #10 large cans. I will have to get some P51s. Either way, they are an important thing to have. Thanks for posting !JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-71904633105292455912013-08-12T13:54:27.917-07:002013-08-12T13:54:27.917-07:00As mentioned above, for literally $2 you can toss ...As mentioned above, for literally $2 you can toss a couple p38s on keychains and a couple p51s (slightly larger for bigger/tougher cans) secured somewhere else (I have 'em in the "hurricane/blizzard box").Knuckleheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09245646229814895145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-26740812448104443932013-08-11T17:23:28.847-07:002013-08-11T17:23:28.847-07:00Thanks Sixbears, Sounds like a good carry.....unl...Thanks Sixbears, Sounds like a good carry.....unless of course your taking a plane ride ! LOLJaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-20006404920972401992013-08-11T16:27:32.715-07:002013-08-11T16:27:32.715-07:00I was going to say the P38 but Sunnybrook Farm bea...I was going to say the P38 but Sunnybrook Farm beat me to it. I've carried and used mine for over 20 years. Always works. With practice, it's possible to get pretty fast with it. Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-75083050239414243602013-08-10T21:22:52.025-07:002013-08-10T21:22:52.025-07:00I have a Military P38 or as Marines call them &quo...I have a Military P38 or as Marines call them "John Wayne" on my key chain. I can open any can at any time, it always works and the end can be used as a screw driver.<br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P-38_can_openerSunnybrook Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18135224259672444423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-61933055172199462542013-08-10T19:07:27.220-07:002013-08-10T19:07:27.220-07:00What???? IRS? Speak woman! What???? IRS? Speak woman! lotta joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742978845913126675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-9361444587422901872013-08-10T17:57:44.849-07:002013-08-10T17:57:44.849-07:00Very good point, Lotta Joy ! I have been disappoi...Very good point, Lotta Joy ! I have been disappointed a number of times by simple items that need to work and then won't when I need them !JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-56128804504817805052013-08-10T17:56:29.299-07:002013-08-10T17:56:29.299-07:00Stephen, Thanks so much for your kind comment. ...Stephen, Thanks so much for your kind comment. Apparently, the IRS likes it too.JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-68129702790828979162013-08-10T17:28:05.323-07:002013-08-10T17:28:05.323-07:00I will only use a manual can opener and love it. I...I will only use a manual can opener and love it. I keep two to three at all times. You have, without a doubt, one of the best blogs on the net.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-68276807250617522712013-08-10T15:45:28.928-07:002013-08-10T15:45:28.928-07:00Here's another tip: Don't wait til a '...Here's another tip: Don't wait til a 'situation' before you test your manual can opener.<br /><br />I was surprised when I tested my el-cheapo, and it wouldn't work! lotta joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742978845913126675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-30030761401689412882013-08-10T15:16:08.210-07:002013-08-10T15:16:08.210-07:00Yes, a lot of cans have ring top pulls now, althou...Yes, a lot of cans have ring top pulls now, although those don't last as long in storage as the thicker conventional cans we must open. I actually don't use much canned food except for canned dog food on top of the dry from Sam's Club. However, we do buy those large freeze dried #10 cans from Augason Farms with freeze dried strawberries, raspberries, apples, potatoes, and vegetables for sou mixes. Those just have to be opened with a big can opener ! Since a lot of those are our emergency food supplies we would be in big trouble without some reliable can openers. Thanks for posting, Crystal Mary.JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-16456217903229506982013-08-10T14:48:54.116-07:002013-08-10T14:48:54.116-07:00I like ring pull on cans, they should all be like ...I like ring pull on cans, they should all be like that Besides that, I only use a manual one myself, we have so many electrical gadgets these days, we are far too spoiled. And yes, I wash mine by hand and they can get very yucky and can be germ spreaders. Sr Crystal Mary Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03509227559164880311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-75149416439081799812013-08-10T14:25:59.440-07:002013-08-10T14:25:59.440-07:00Linda, That's a great point. I do wash our...Linda, That's a great point. I do wash ours, by hand, after each use with a little bit of soapy water and then rinse. I lubricate it about once a week with a little drop of olive oil. I just can't have something touching tuna and then growing bacteria for innoculation onto another days tuna or soup, even though they say not to wash it.<br /> I dislike electric can openers. I do have one that we got as a wedding present twenty-five years ago. It still works but it comes apart to permit washing and it's more work. It probably still works because I don't use it much !JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-37432695921613384312013-08-10T14:14:28.866-07:002013-08-10T14:14:28.866-07:00Ecko breaks every few years, and I just take it ba...Ecko breaks every few years, and I just take it back to the store where I bought it and never need proof of anything. The problem with most can openers is the directions say not to get them in water or wash. I really think all that gunk on the blade is toxic. What do you do about that? It is impossible to completely clean it, even the first time.<br /><br />I hate electric can openers because they just seem nasty. Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991571309786149363noreply@blogger.com