How to Open a Can Without a Can Opener
Everyone knows how to open a can. Just use a can opener. They make electric and manual. But if you've ever been stuck in a sticky situation without a can opener, you can find yourself in quite a predicament. Here are some tips on how to open a can without a can opener so you can get to the tasty food inside. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Use a nail and hammer to tap into the can. Now be sure to sterilize the nail with alcohol or a burning hot flame and make sure that the nail is not rusty. Remember you are only doing this in a desperate situation. (It's also a good idea to have a current tetanus shot.) Tap the bail using the hammer until the nail punches through. Then repeat this around the entire can until the lid comes off. If it's merely liquid inside, make one hole on each side of the can, the contents should then pour freely.
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Saw through the can with a metal saw. Again, it's not pretty; but it will do in a pinch. Turn the can on its side and use a metal hacksaw to slice through the top of the can.
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Drill into the can using a metal bit drill. This is a similar method to the nail and hammer, however it will go much quicker and you'll break less of a sweat. Again be sure to sterilize the drill bit.
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Bust it open with a rock. If you are stuck without instruments, lay the can on a rock and pummel it with another rock. After many good whacks, you will create a hole large enough to get the food out.
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Scrape the can with a rock. This is a variation on the pummel method. If you scrape the can with a sharp rock over and over again, eventually you will wear down the aluminum and get inside.
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Tips & Warnings
If you are going hiking or camping make sure to bring a couple of cans of food. You never know when you might be stuck. Of course, bring a can opener too.
Carry a Swiss Army Knife on your key chain, the corkscrew can perform a similar task as the nail and hammer. Use a rock to drive the corkscrew into the can.
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Y'all are pretty stupid. Place a knife point-down, and tap gently until it pierces. Repeat around the can and enjoy. No risk of injury. Nada. Jesus.
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DAMN! I broke the pen
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So I don't have a nail and hammer, I don't have a saw, I don't have a knife, I can probably get a rock but that's 4 floors down & outside, and I sure as hell don't have a can opener. Oh nooo. A pen will do I guess.
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I just took a knife and open a can of mandarins. Just place the can in the sink and tap with a hammer...Easy.
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just take the back of a hammer and bang it 3 times n it will pop open:) no tiny metal pieces end up in the food.
