How to keep a P51 closed?

An "O" ring works for me.

 

Double sided tape...?

 

I use a section of bike inner tube LENGTHWAYS over it, cut to full width - just fits nice. Then punched a hole through and put a split ring through.
Now it has a full cover which can be "peeled" back for use but is still attached doesnt get lost. Also stops "rattle"
Hope that makes sense

 

The P51 I keep on a keychain has a tiny piece of blue sticky-tack in between the two pieces. It has never come apart accidentally since I did this. Before I started doing this, I had stopped carrying one in my pocket, because it would occasionally open up and stab me in the leg.

 

here we go ....

 

LOL - Yeah, if you stick it up your snout :lol

To be honest I have an appauling sense of smell so doesn't bother me in the slightest, so can't really comment fairly on that.

Works for me though - keeps it tidy, quiet and safe

 

I just use a little tape. Worked for me for the past few years.

 

Crimp down on the hing area so it does not flop open easily.

--Johnny

 

Scroll down until you see the header about the P-38 retainer clip. Can be made from a paper clip. I have used this method for more than five years with no accidental openings whatsoever.

http://www.georgia-outfitters.com/page52.shtml

 

Brilliant!

 

I use a twist tie (wire between two narrow sheets of plastic). I remove some of the side plastic to reduce the width and insert it into the hinge.

 

Hey thanks for posting this! I just ordered a couple and was wondering how to keep them closed when they arrived.

 

Heat shrink tube, unless its going to be used all the time, but if it is a emergence only, i would cut a small piece of heat shrink, and wallah... JR

 

+1 on the Heatshrink! I use 1/2 inch heatshrink tube: If you heat it gently it'll form fit, and you get a sheath that will slide over the P38 just right. It won't fall off or perish, and doesn't smell.

 

I put a safety pin through the hinge on a P-38 can opener the other day, the whole assembly then rides in a pocket pouch with a bunch of other gear.
Seems to work for what I want, but might not be the best for open pocket carry. (although, if you found a really small safety pin...)

I like the inner tube idea! might have to try that...

 

I like the tube idea. Might have to give that a try.