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  1. 22nd June 2011, 05:41 PM #1
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    Question Where can I source genuine Army "FRED's"

    As the years go on I am depleting my supply of genuine army "FRED's".
    I use them with the youth at risk training I am involved with and I am down to about my last 20 or 30. I have given away thousands over the years but my own personal supply and those I have been able to acquire from my military friends are now in short supply,

    Please, I do not want anyone telling me to buy those elcheapo copies available in the disposal stores, they just do not cut the mustard (they bend and are useless).

    I need to source several hundred or possibly a thousand or so, even if someone can point me in the direction of the original manufacturer.

    Nothing can replace the "FRED". I am the greatest geardo of all time with all manner of knives and gadgets in my collections and have determined that the FRED is the perfect tool for the job.

    Can anyone help!
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  2. 22nd June 2011, 06:00 PM #2
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    No, but I may know someone who knows someone, etc. I'll go ask the question.
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  4. 22nd June 2011, 06:32 PM #4
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    I bought some last year from a guy in wollongong genuine fred but the cost would be over the top for the numbers you are after he was on ebay. Will try and find his ebay shop he may do a discount for hundreds
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  5. 22nd June 2011, 06:39 PM #5
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    This is not the guy I bought from but the price is the same

    5 Australian Army Ration Pack Can Opener Fred P 38 Sas | eBay
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  6. 22nd June 2011, 06:45 PM #6
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    This thread makes for an interesting read, when your realise the colloquial term "Fred", was also used as slang for a cylindrical rubber type aparatus, quite handy at reducing the transmission of personal infections and unwanted population growth.

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  7. 22nd June 2011, 07:39 PM #7
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    Gee I was hoping to not have to resort to EBay but that may just get me through short term. A couple of bucks each with postage is not a big ask considering over the years I have fleeced some Yanks and Pommies up-to $10-$20 for these little buggers. Why those P-38's and similar variants used by other military forces over the years never "grew" the spoon amazes me.

    Still on the lookout for a bulk purchase or contact details for manufacturer.

    And no Col Coleman I have never confused a "Fred" for the head gasket of a hot rod!
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  8. 22nd June 2011, 08:13 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Thommo View Post
    Nothing can replace the "FRED". I am the greatest geardo of all time with all manner of knives and gadgets in my collections and have determined that the FRED is the perfect tool for the job.

    Can anyone help!
    Maybe, but the "FRED" has been replaced. with a "MILO brown", plastic spoon
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  9. 22nd June 2011, 08:23 PM #9
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    I just bought 5 for $7.00 from a guy in toowoomba...... on ebay of course
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  10. 22nd June 2011, 08:39 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by medic455 View Post
    Maybe, but the "FRED" has been replaced. with a "MILO brown", plastic spoon
    No No, Mr Fred still lives on in Uncle Rat Pack! However they have dropped the quantity of Freds in 5 man packs to only 3 instead of 5.

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