Army Type Tin Opener 1958.

Subject: Army Type Tin Opener 1958. 18/8/2012, 20:55

This is a photo of a tin/can opener dated 1956 with a number KF6314. I did use it somewhere in 1958-1960 where it w

as i can't remember "it did work".......Alan.

Subject: Re: Army Type Tin Opener 1958. 18/8/2012, 21:47

ALAN.BREAKSPEAR wrote:: This is a photo of a tin/can opener dated 1956 with a number KF6314. I did use it somewhere in 1958-1960 where it was i can't remember "it did work".......Alan.

Oh it certainly worked Alan !
A bloke in our mob used to delight in saying confusing things to new recruits, (Willie Fitzsimmons again, Brian !).
Instead of asking for a can opener he would say "lend me your KF 6314". American design, I suspect. Most of us had one on our keyring. I have one amongst my junk somewhere, I'm pretty sure the catalogue number has changed, wait out.

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I have one from boy`s service,The only place i ever had compo..You can buy them in most camping equipment stores.

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Hi all,

Not seen one of these for 50 years; we had them in 1951, and guess they originated in WWII, maybe slightly different design. Yes they did work
Who remembers tinned sausages and bacon already in cooking fat
Happy days
Tony

Subject: Re: Army Type Tin Opener 1958. 19/8/2012, 13:31

I've just dug out the one I have. It's a right manky old thing, stamped 1966.
Interestingly, the number stamped on it is 3614, not 6314 as I remember it being.

Subject: Re: Army Type Tin Opener 1958. 19/8/2012, 13:43

You sometimes get these when on self catering holidays around the Med or Canaries though I haven't seen one for a year or two now.

Camping shops do sell them.

We used to get them in every 4 man ration pack.

Subject: Re: Army Type Tin Opener 1958. 19/8/2012, 13:50

A simple but ingenious piece of kit.

Subject: Re: Army Type Tin Opener 1958. 19/8/2012, 14:11

Just found mine. I have two, one has no markings at all and the other is stamped 1975, with a NATO Pt No - 129-9982. The reason I own two is because I was a proper Soldier - one best and one working! Laughing

Subject: Re: Army Type Tin Opener 1958. 19/8/2012, 19:17

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Never leave home without it lol!

Got biggggggg pockets

Subject: Re: Army Type Tin Opener 1958. 19/8/2012, 19:59

Had one for years on my key chain. Finaly got rid of it.

The last one from John Boy, was well used by me in many kitchens.

Subject: Re: Army Type Tin Opener 1958. 19/8/2012, 20:13

"john boy" wrote:: Never leave home without it Got biggggggg pockets

Blimey ! That's the cleanest one I ever saw !

Subject: Re: Army Type Tin Opener 1958. 19/8/2012, 20:21

What's happened to the Table, GS, 6 Ft, that normally comes with it?

Subject: Re: Army Type Tin Opener 1958. 19/8/2012, 20:21

Hardrations wrote:: Had one for years on my key chain. Finaly got rid of it.

The last one from John Boy, was well used by me in many kitchens.

Me too..

Subject: Re: Army Type Tin Opener 1958. 19/8/2012, 20:23

Shelldrake wrote:: What's happened to the Table, GS, 6 Ft, that normally comes with it?

I carry that on meee's back
Army Type Tin Opener 1958. Wooden_trestle_table_01

Subject: Re: Army Type Tin Opener 1958. 19/8/2012, 20:31

this picture will no doubt rekindle some memories

Subject: Re: Army Type Tin Opener 1958. 20/8/2012, 09:01

I submit that the picture is a fake.
When did you ever see an officer doing something for himself ?
Poking food in a messtin is his batman's job !

Subject: Re: Army Type Tin Opener 1958. 23/8/2012, 21:35

My neighbour has just popped round and he has on his keyring a can & bottle-opener like mine that his son got in 1991from a ration pack when he was in the Theale Army cadets on a camp weekend. The number on it is 1988 W.P.W. [war dept up arrow- this site does not allow font - Wingding3 which has the arrow!!] 189-9962. This is posted by my neighbour! Thank you for reading.

Subject: Re: Army Type Tin Opener 1958. 23/8/2012, 21:39

My neighbour has just popped round and he has on his keyring a can & bottle-opener like mine that his son got in 1991 from a ration pack when he was in the Theale Army cadets on a camp weekend. The number on it is 1988 W.P.W. [war dept up arrow- this site does not allow font - Wingding3 which has the arrow!!] 189-9962. This is posted by my neighbour!

Subject: Re: Army Type Tin Opener 1958. 26/8/2012, 00:53

The compo tin opener, what a totally functional piece of kit!

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Remember these well!! we always had plenty of them too in the house. I will have to ask my Mother if she has one still. THey were the best can opener I have ever used. Simple, easy and quick!

Subject: Re: Army Type Tin Opener 1958. 20/3/2015, 20:00

john boy wrote:

Shelldrake wrote:: What's happened to the Table, GS, 6 Ft, that normally comes with it?

I carry that on meee's back
Army Type Tin Opener 1958. Wooden_trestle_table_01

If you carry a 6 Foot Table, you need one of these

Army Type Tin Opener 1958. Bench-Can-Opener-Cans-up-to-360mm

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