.com Tired of cutting your hands on plastic packaging? Are you frustrated with breaking down taped-up cardboard boxes at work? The Zibra Open It! Four-in-One Universal Package Opener lets you easily open clamshells, toy packaging, boxes, battery compartments, and more. This universal multi-tool cuts, snips, slices, and unscrews practically any kind of packaging you can imagine..caption {font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif;font-size: 10px;font-weight: bold;font-style: italic;}ul.indent {list-style: inside disc;text-indent: 20px;}table.callout {font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, serif;margin: 10px;width: 250;}td.callout {height: 100 percent;background: #9DC4D8 url(https://images-na.ssl-images-.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/callout-bg.png) repeat-x;border-left: 1px solid #999999;border-right: 1px solid #999999;padding: 10px;width: 250px;}ul.callout {list-style: inside disc;text-indent: -12px;font-size: 12px;line-height: 1.5em;}h5.callout {text-align: center;}The Zibra Open It! offers: An easy way to open plastic clamshell packagingOffset cutting jaws to protect your hands from sharp edgesThe ability to snip wire twist ties and plastic zip tiesA self-retracting utility bladeA mini Philips/slotted screwdriverA utility blade is perfect for opening cellophane wrappers and cutting tape. View larger.Offset cutting jaws keep your hands away from sharp plastic edges. View larger.The Open It! offers easy wire and zip tie snipping, along with a convenient screwdriver. View larger.Dependable Cutting Jaws Get the Job DoneThe Zibra Open It! features offset cutting jaws that provide maximum leverage to cut through tough packages quickly and easily. The offset design also serves to keep your hands a safe distance from sharp, ragged edges when you are opening sonic-sealed plastic clamshells. This means you won't cut yourself while opening up new toys or gadgets.The jaws are crafted from hardened steel, so they can also serve as wire snips. This means that you can safely and effectively cut away the wire twist ties and stubborn plastic zip ties that some manufacturers use in packaging their products. And with a wire snip always handy, you'll never have to ruin a nice pair of scissors again just to open up a package.Integrated Tools Add VersatilityHidden in one side of the handle is a self-retractable utility knife that comes in handy anytime you're dealing with cardboard, annoying cellophane wrappers, or sticky tape. Perfect for slicing through boxes or opening CDs and DVDs, this utility knife has a reliable safety lock and automatically retracts when not in use, keeping your hands protected.Hidden in the other side of the handle is a convenient, integrated screwdriver. This mini screwdriver offers the versatility of interchangeable Phillips and slotted heads, so that when you get new toys and electronics out of their packaging you can open sealed battery compartments without having to hunt for special tools.Practical, Ergonomic Design Wins EndorsementsIt's easy to see why the Zibra Open It! was a finalist for the 2008 Housewares Design Awards, and why it has won the endorsement of TV personality /domestic diva Rachael Ray. Beyond its versatility, the Open It! boasts ergonomically designed soft-grip handles that make it comfortable to hold and work with.This multi-use tool even features a simple, intuitive "open/close" lock switch that helps ensure safe storage. Whether you keep it in a kitchen drawer, at the office, or in the glove box of your car, the Open It! is sure to make your life a lot easier.This Zibra product is guaranteed against defects with normal usage.What's in the BoxZibra Open It! Four-in-One Universal Package Opener From the Manufacturer Zibra offers you the "Open It" Universal Package Opener designed to open all types of retail packaging. This universal tool offers you a sturdy safe way to open clam shell packaging with ease. No more "Wrap Rage" when trying to open your items. There are over 6000 reported emergency room incidents resulting from wrap rage. With the Open It tool in your house you will never fall victim to the rage when trying to get into those impossible clam shell packed items we all know so well. This handy tool also offers you a box cutting blade that is neatly hidden in the handle with a safety locking feature and a small screwdriver, perfect for getting into those battery compartments on toys.
J**R
Finally! Easily and quickly opens clamshell and other packaging!
Zibra ZPCOPEN-OR Open It Universal Package Opener After half a century of living, I'm not easily impressed, but I know I will be using this super-handy opener constantly. I received mine yesterday, tried it out on a hard clamshell package of inkjet cartridges, and I am delighted! It was effortless to use on that tough package and I couldn't wait to write a review and let everyone know it works great! I couldn't be more pleased with this universal package opener! I'm going to purchase another to keep in the car to open cd cases and other packages, another for my desk drawer, and several more to give as gifts. With Christmas coming soon, now is a great time to buy this item, especially for anyone with arthritis or fibromyalgia. (I can't imagine being a parent trying to open numerous clamshell packages, one after another!)If you've ever tried to get a toy out of a package in a hurry while the child waits (think Barbie), or been in a hurry to get an ink cartridge out of a clamshell while the boss or a customer paces while waiting for a printout, or tried to open child proof blister packs of medicine with arthritic hands, then you know why this tool will be handy! It is very well-designed, ergonomic, and effortless to use. It is especially wonderful for anyone with arthritis, fibromyalgia, tendinitis, tennis elbow or carpal tunnel. The package indicates it will cut, snip, slice and unscrew just about any package. Cut it: Hard plastic clamshells, blisters, cardboard, paper; Snip it: Tooy packaging, twist ties, zip ties, straps; Slice it: Boxes, cds, dvds, plastic wraps; Unscrew it: Open battery compartments and more using the interchangeable philips and flat screwdrivers.It has several safety features including a latch to keep it closed when not in use, and the utility blade feature will automatically retract if you stop pressing and holding the button to keep the blade extended. The package warns to keep it out of the reach of children. (Better yet, don't let them see you use it since kids learn by watching and imitating behaviors.)I just can't say enough good things about this universal package opener; I give it my highest recommendation without reservation. This is a heavy duty tool designed by women that should serve me well for years to come.
D**E
SUPERCUTTER
Ordered this cutter... but had second thoughts after reading some of the negatives about it; so I ordered the FISCARS too. (Yeah - a person can always use an extra.)After trying both the ZPCOPEN and FISCARS I found the Fiscars are OK but you have to "dig" a bit to get around some of the bubble-pacs. Sometimes the knuckles get against the sharp cut plastic due to the blade design (more like regular shears). Both are comfortable to use. The screwdriver is emergency use only on either one, and you may need pliers to swap ends from phillips to straight slot the first time.HOWEVER, the ZPCOPEN is a delight to work with. Most bubble-pacs have a double thickness flange around the edge where they are joined. The ZPCOPEN has an OFFSET BLADE, and you can easily cut off the flange and open the pac. Like trimming the edge off a piecrust. Your knuckles don't get into the sharp edges. The extendable blade is a rather awkward thing but if careful it will work. As with all sharp objects parents should CLOSELY supervise children's use.FURTHERMORE, the ZPCOPEN cuts even thin plastic (like grocery bags), and bubble wrap cleanly while the FISCARS won't (it skids between the blades).Either one is safer than the butcher knife method, but if your going to get only one, get the ZPCOPEN...IMHO.12-12-12 Update !!!!Had the ZPCOPEN now for several months and it continues to perform superbly. It is still very sharp, but the offset blade feature is its forte. There are so many times this cutter is the answer to a situation you've encountered before but didn't have the ZPCOPEN. You just can't imagine why the offset cutter was not invented before. It is such a knuckle saver. This is my go-to package and mail opener and scissors. Will order another for the shop too. The fiscars is in a drawer somewhere.
P**S
Still works well after two years
I bought this item about two and a half years ago, and I still rely on it regularly.Before I made the purchase, I read the various reviews and realized that the mostly-plastic device might not be as durable as some of my other household tools, but it seemed convenient enough to be worth taking a chance. I think it was worth the price.Most useful features (for me):The snippers are adequate for opening the packaging on the products I buy. I am especially pleased at how well they penetrate the combination cardboard-and-plastic blister cards that protect so many retail items these days. And I am writing this review today because I replaced a plastic membership card, and used the Open It! to cut up the old one.Also valuable to me: the size and bright color of the Open It! make it easy to find among the clutter of my living room. Perhaps other people live their lives in a more orderly environment, but in my house I appreciate tools which are easy to locate.Least useful features (for me):I applaud the safety feature of the spring-retractable utility knife, however I rarely use it because it cannot be locked-open. Instead I usually reach for an ordinary utility knife.The little screwdriver is cleverly-designed, but unwieldy (being mounted on the end of the device, rather than removable for use)...it has always been more convenient to hunt up a proper screwdriver.I always bring the Open It! along when I attend birthday parties and other holiday gatherings (come to think of it, perhaps a version of the device could benefit from the addition of a bottle opener and a corkscrew) in case of troublesome packaging.If I lived in a larger household, the device might be used even more often (and might have broken by now), but for my purposes, it has been exactly right.
B**R
really useful
These are the absolute solution to every package you've ever struggled to open. Easy to store, to use... a commercial about a tv show showed a man holding a razor in a plastic pack... the character said "what is this impervious barrier?" We've all felt that way but this clever and sturdy device has all the tools you need to get through that barrier.... in one place. Thanks for a great gizmo! Now can you make typefaces larger please.....?
T**A
Every home should have one, apparently designed by women ...
Every home should have one, apparently designed by women for women probably because we have to unwrap so much shopping, even broccoli comes in finger nail defying wrap.
H**N
Really useful parcel opener
Really useful package opener. As versatile as a Swiss army knife!
R**R
Five Stars
Very useful for well wrapped parcels
P**D
Five Stars
exactly what I wanted
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