Obviously the list is far stretched, but it gets the point across of the versatility of a p-38.

The list was published in a Army Newspaper.

I do not use my p-38 for all things listed. But it is a great can opener, screwdriver, package opener,mini pry bar.

Yes the Swiss army knife can do the samething. But the p-38 is a better can opener. It is so small you can put it on the keychain and not know it is even there till needed.

Plus it is disposable with no great loss.

I am not a fan of the blades on SAK or multi-tools. But the p-38 fills a void for the times when I do need one.