Zibra ZPCOPEN-OR Open It Universal Package Opener

If you're like me, you loathe the plastic blister packs in which so many gadgets are packaged. They're difficult to open, and the packaging often cuts your fingers. This product makes opening these packages quick and easy. The heavy, sharp blades cut through the plastic easily, and they are offset so you don't cut your fingers on the edge of the plastic. The rubberized grip is sturdy, with a tension spring to assist with the cutting action. When it is not in use, the handle locks the blades closed to prevent accidental cuts. It also includes a retractable "box cutter" blade in one handle, and a pop-out screwdriver in the other. I found the additional tools unnecessary, but they don't detract from the primary function of the tool. Highly recommended.

It works because the cutting plane is offset from the handles plane, in other words, the handle doesn't get caught in the material being open. If the cut is far from the border though, it doesn't work as well.

This is exactly what I've been looking for to open all those hard plastic packages I get! Found it for a cheaper price at a retail store, but not gonna return it to save 5 bucks. Would recommend to anybody!

My wife and I think this is a great product. It makes short work of rounded corners and straight lines. Used others products such as Pyranna Plastic and ones that look like utility knives. This is much better because it takes little effort and cuts through everything. It's like having metal shears in your kitchen. The one major problem we have is that both side buttons look similar. One side button locks the shears together and other button extends a little knife straight out of the handle. If you are not careful, you will jam that knife into your palm.

Hey, it does cut I'll give it that much. However, I don't know for how long. There is already a little vertical play in the scissors action after cutting through a metal wire and it has caused slight indentions in the metal. The non locking razor blade cutter is self retracting which a nice safety feature but locking the handles will not lock the blade so keep away from children. The button to depress the blade is very loose and does not appear well made. I have a feeling that the button will soon just break loose. Also, once the blade gets dull, there is no way to replace it. It also appears that the blade sliding button could lock the handles which for someone not familiar with it, it could slice open a hand. I would recommend getting a set of those EMT type shears instead of spending your money on this.