Japanese Army Pen Knife Can Opener

Japanese Army Pen Knife

This compact folder from Boker pairs a small stainless blade with a built-in can opener, in the plain, utilitarian style of a military-issue pen knife. The etching on the blade marks it as part of Boker's History Knife & Tool line. At 3.15 inches folded and 1.06 ounces, it fits in a pocket, ration bag or survival kit and handles light cutting chores and opening tinned food in the field or at camp.

Features

• 440A Stainless Steel Blade — 440A is a corrosion-resistant stainless steel that takes a usable edge and is easy to resharpen in the field.
• 1.97 Inch Spear-Style Blade — The short blade is 0.07 inches thick and has a centered point, a good size for food prep, cord and packaging.
• Integrated Can Opener — A fold-out opener on the side of the handle is modeled on the US Army P-38, the small hooked-blade opener issued with ration tins.
• Safety Catch On The Opener — The lanyard fitting doubles as a catch that holds the can opener closed so it stays put in your pocket.
• Nail Nick Opening — A crescent-shaped groove in the blade gives your thumbnail a purchase point to lift it out of the handle.
• Non-Locking Blade — The blade does not lock open, so keep your cuts controlled and avoid heavy prying or stabbing.
• Olive Drab Steel Handle — The handle is formed from bent stainless steel sheet finished in olive drab, the dull green used on military equipment.
• Lanyard Ring — A steel bail at the end of the handle lets you clip the knife to a key ring, cord or gear loop.

Construction and Size

The build is simple: a stainless steel sheet bent around the blade, pinned together with exposed rivets, with nothing to rot, crack or loosen. Open, the knife measures 5.12 inches overall, and it closes to 3.15 inches. It weighs 1.06 ounces, light enough to keep on a key ring or tucked in a mess kit.