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History from Wikipedia.
A church key initially referred to a simple hand-operated device for prying the cap (called a "crown cork") off a glass bottle; this kind of closure was invented in 1892, although there is no evidence that the opener was called a church key at that time. The shape and design of some of these openers did resemble a large simple key.
A churchkey with a can piercer
In 1935, beer cans with flat tops were marketed, and a device to puncture the lids was needed. The same term, church key, came to be used for this new invention: made from a single piece of pressed metal, with a pointed end used for piercing cans—devised by D. F. Sampson form the American Can Company, who depicted operating instructions on the cans, and typically gave away free "quick and easy" openers with their beer cans.
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I also know what a church key is and still have one.
Originally posted by KGreene View PostHow about a p38?
Originally posted by Ellen View PostI know and I still use mine to open cans of broth, condensed milk, etc
Originally posted by SJP51 View PostI know. But don't know how it got that name.
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