Registered: 08/10/07
Posts: 315
Loc: Somewhere in my own little wor...
I'm a big fan of the John Wayne can opener, and have at least a dozen scattered about my various kits. I've found that after using one a few times, the blade doesn't stay folded. this wouldn't be too much of a problem except the one on my keyring tends to get snagged on stuff. Until now i just dealt with it, but a few minutes ago I cut my thumb open on it. So i just thought i'd give a heads up to all those who have one on their keyring.
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Originally Posted By: scafool
Camping teaches us what things we can live without.
Originally Posted By: ironraven
...Shopping appeals to the soul of the hunter-gatherer.
I carry one on my keyring and keep the blade secured with a bandaid. The cushion part of the bandaid keys the blade in place and also keeps the hinge from snagging on stuff.
I have one on my key ring; it’s been there for 35+ years. About 3 or 4 times a year I get poked in the leg by it when it gets flipped open. Never got cut by it. Not a real problem or me.
Registered: 09/02/06
Posts: 119
Loc: Southeastern USA
I carry one loose in my pocket and after getting poked in the leg a few times, secured the blade with a small piece of heat shrink tubing. Works well and can be easily removed and replaced as needed.
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