Open Smart Box Opener

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Open Smart Box Opener

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I buy lots of things from Amazon. With all those boxes arriving here everyday, I needed something safe to open them with. The box cutter I have is so heavy duty. This one looked safe, easy to use and had multiple applications.

Well . . . at least it's safe. Almost too safe. There's not a sharp blade anywhere on this thing. The only thing sharp is the plastic hook-like beak on one side.

Not too fast, I thought. Maybe this is adequate. Maybe it doesn't need a sharp blade. So, I wait for the packages to arrive. I try it on a box sealed with tape. It works about as well as if I jam a butter knife into the seam (think of those butter knives that don't have any teeth, that are made to truly only spread butter). Yes, it works, but not without a bit of a struggle.

Then, I got a package sealed in one of the plastic coated Fedex envelopes. The blade was so blunt, it wouldn't cut the envelope. I put some force into it and ripped the envelope apart -- everywhere but where the box opener was pulling. That little nose was made for straps, as well. I hesitate to use it for that. If it couldn't handle an envelope, I don't know what it would do for straps.

Once in a blue moon, I will get a package with staples. If I do, I'll come back and post my success or failure with that. I have great difficulty with staples. If it works, at least it's good for something.

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UPDATE

I just want to go back and update this review. My initial impression of this device was obviously not great. However, I have found this to be my most useful device for opening my parcels. Yes, it would be better if the tape opening part was sharper. Of course, then it would need to be protected, not so exposed. It does take a little muscle to rip through the taped seams.

Where this product shines is prying off those heavy duty box staples and slicing the straps. What a breeze.

I get so many packages from Amazon. This simple device has been thoroughly tested by now and I think it is a much better product than I gave it credit for out of the box.