The Prepping Thread - A Newer Beginning ;)

Si_Clist

Talking of opening evap tins, anybody remember those things that were given away with Coke cans when they started taking over from bottles in the UK, long before they invented ringpulls?  Flat steel, chrome plated, about 4" long and 3/4" wide, one end triangular for making the two triangular holes in the top of your can, and the other end arranged for taking the crown cork off a beer bottle?

We've been after one for ages, but can we find one anywhere?  Nope.  Mind you, it might help if we knew the right search term.  Which we don't ...

Toonie

Si_Clist said:

Talking of opening evap tins, anybody remember those things that were given away with Coke cans when they started taking over from bottles in the UK, long before they invented ringpulls?  Flat steel, chrome plated, about 4" long and 3/4" wide, one end triangular for making the two triangular holes in the top of your can, and the other end arranged for taking the crown cork off a beer bottle?

We've been after one for ages, but can we find one anywhere?  Nope.  Mind you, it might help if we knew the right search term.  Which we don't ...

Si... you mean like this?

https://dexam.co.uk/can-punch-10cm

Serendipitious

I have treated myself to a Sabatier manual can opener - it comes with a 25 yr guarantee so that will see me out.

I remember the special evap can opener, my mum had one which I inherited - no idea where it is now, I think it must have gone missing on one of my many moves.

C_J

@Si_Clist : or search for this this one, from Amazon (sorry, my iPad is being weird and won’t let me post links)

Metaltex Bottle Opener & Can Piercer

bit_by_bit

Thanks for the replies r.e freezer contents. We do have freezer insurance happily but I hate to waste food. 

wondercollie

Toonie said:

Si_Clist said:

Talking of opening evap tins, anybody remember those things that were given away with Coke cans when they started taking over from bottles in the UK, long before they invented ringpulls?  Flat steel, chrome plated, about 4" long and 3/4" wide, one end triangular for making the two triangular holes in the top of your can, and the other end arranged for taking the crown cork off a beer bottle?

We've been after one for ages, but can we find one anywhere?  Nope.  Mind you, it might help if we knew the right search term.  Which we don't ...

Si... you mean like this?

https://dexam.co.uk/can-punch-10cm

We have a winner!   That's what the wench took.
VONKY Multifunctional Stainless Steel Professional Manual Can Opener Butterfly Bottle Jar Tin Opener | Walmart Canada   is what we found.

Si_Clist

Toonie said:

Si... you mean like this?

https://dexam.co.uk/can-punch-10cm

Yes, I do!  That's it!  O joy unbounded!  Thank you, thank you

I'm amazed to see that they still make that one in wondercollie's link.  Terrible things, those.  The one we had came from Woolworth's no later than 1968, and even though it probably cost the best part of two bob, the thing was worn out by the time we moved in 1999.

MrsCD

Goodness! The can opener in wondercollie's link works out at £6 but Asda sell a very similar one for 50p in the UK!!! I think Wal-Mart are Asda here. Correct me if I've got mixed up.

Toonie

Si_Clist said:

Toonie said:

Si... you mean like this?

https://dexam.co.uk/can-punch-10cm

Yes, I do!  That's it!  O joy unbounded!  Thank you, thank you

You're very welcome. When reading your post I had a memory of my Dad shouting "get the Dexam out" for the tins of evaporated milk.

RAS

MrsCD said:

Goodness! The can opener in wondercollie's link works out at £6 but Asda sell a very similar one for 50p in the UK!!! I think Wal-Mart are Asda here. Correct me if I've got mixed up.

More likely 55p (Wilko). I buy a few for the food bank when I see them, as some folk otherwise rely on ring pull tins which cost more.

I also have a couple of mini military can openers, one in the bug out bag and one in the bum pack I use when travelling. Not tried to get it past security on the Chunnel but it been on ferries.

MRE reminds me...........

Anyone remember Beanfeast? I saw some on sale recently. Remember taking a couple away when camping. One was edible, just if rather dry. The other ended in the bin. 

I have this rule for stuff for the food bank, I only add it if I've tried it. Cheepo meatballs in tomato sauce? Rubber in thin tasteless red soup. Might be OK used to cook noodles with added chilli sauce but not really heat and eat.