Zibra ZPCOPEN-OR Open It Universal Package Opener

If you are considering a package opener to open those annoying (dangerous!) sealed plastic packages that everything comes in these days, this is the one to buy. None better. The missing star is because the box cutter razor is not replaceable. I guess it could be sharpened, but I'm used to just replacing box cutter blades once they wear out. Maybe I'm just not thinking green enough.

Safety latch broke too easily. At least 2 others I have bought that are less expensive and work as good if not better. Universal Package Opener and Open Sezz Me

This product does the job. It opens those annoying clamshell packages easily. I was slightly disappointed in the quality of the product. It is rather lightweight and the screw head falls out easily and will probably be lost soon. For the price, I was expecting better quality.

I agree with many of the other reviewers that this unit is probably the best on the market to easily open those horrendous plastic barriers to accessing one's product. I have cut myself more than once and now don't have to worry anymore.

I would be happy with this unit even if it didn't have the extra helpers, such as the knife and screw driver.

About the knife--it is not lefthander user friendly. Also, at first I thought when I opened the knife it would lock into "open" position. You have to hold it open with your thumb while in the cutting process. This will not work for a lefthander. If it locked into place while being used, the knife feature would work for me. I think the fact that it doesn't lock is a safety problem if your thumb or finger happens to slip.

My wife wanted one of those look-easy, near-automatic cutters advertised on television, so I ordered this one since it had the highest consumer ratings. Nothing automatic, magic, even ingenious or clever about it. It's just your basic cutter--as effective as any, as efficient and neat as its user, as safe to operate as the user is sensible. It'll definitely get you through those laminated blister packs where even a heavy-duty scissors would fail. The "universal" part refers to an extra razor-type blade that extends (awkwardly) from the handle (that's where you could self-inflict collateral damage) and a screwdriver device that I've never found a use for. My wife was underwhelmed by such a utilitarian cutter, so at least I got another tool out of the deal.