Proper Tin-Opening Technique

[3rdguy]

I use the little spoon as well.

 

[economistandfisherman]

Hmmm, which one do I use to get this tin open?....hmmmm...the Smith & Wesson technique!

 

[odobenus]

Lots of excellent ideas here. I see I am amongst some real innovators. Thanks folks.

 

[odobenus]

P.S. I just realized I started this thread in the wrong place -- meant to put it in Basics and Beginner Questions. My humblest apologies.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Pipe tool, anyone?

Czech tool, yes, but the four pipe tools I have aren't so good for that. Unopened, too broad. Knife/scraper, too thin. Punch, no good at all. It wiill do in a pinch, though, jimmying around with the blade.

 

[enrikon]

Ah, do we have to open them? That's why Full Virginia did not light up.

 

[odobenus]

I got so handy at opening tins with the spoon-scoop that I just kept opening them. The blends that are riddled with birdshot have been relegated to a cheap tupperware and will be used solely for deworming animals, or traded for water after society's collapse.

Now how do you open a mason jar?

 

[ashdigger]

Now how do you open a mason jar?

With a hammer.

 

[bluegrassbrian]

Youre in luck..

Muttnchop is covering that precise topic next week.

 

[wasnsfisher]

How to open a tin? Seriously! Hand granade, if that don't work, stick of dinomite. Still can't get in there? Let your dog roll it around an chew on it for a day or so

 

[mso489]

warren got to the heart of the matter in his first post on this thread. The whole trigger is breaking the seal on the tin. This is done by slipping a coin, screwdriver, or a very sturdy fingernail into the little spot provided at the edge of the lid and lifting. A pssst release of the vacuum will follow, and then the lid screws off with ease. You can use a jackhammer, Bobcat tractor, or five hundred pound bomb, but usually the tin and tobacco are lost in this over-engineering. Stick to the quarter or screwdriver and listen for the pssst. So warren gave the answer, and I decided to blabber on about it some more.

 

[shermnatman]

+1 for the little spoon on the 3-in-1 Czech-tool - Sherm Natman

 

[chuckyeageronlsd]

I like to use a pop off bottle opener because there's always one on my keychain.

 

[ophiuchus]

Sonic screwdriver?

 

[workman]

If you scream at it in a certain way, the sound waves will resonate inside the tin and release the vacuum. Then all you have to do is gnaw off the lid.

 

[philairfoil]

Guess no one uses a P-51 can opener...I have a couple if you want.

 

[timelord]

I agree with ophiuchus; Sonic Screwdriver works for me.

 

[ville615]

K12 saw !!! I'm a firefighter so not everyone has access to one lol .

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Keep in mind, that when you open it, it stops the aging process... and you die. puf

 

[cigrmaster]

I have been using the flat head screw driver on my swiss army knife for over 20 years, works to perfection.