How to Open Rigid Plastic Clamshell Packages Safely
Get a manual rotary can opener. , Open the clamshell as if it were a can., Insert a knife between the two layers of plastic and cut all the way around.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Get a manual rotary can opener.
The sharp wheels of the can opener will cut the plastic without cutting your hands.
It won't go around the corners, so just cut open one side.
This will give you plenty of room to... , Since the blade is inside the package and pointing towards the center, it's much safer than trying to stab through the plastic and wedge the tip in between.
With a decent knife, the remainder of the plastic should be easy to cut. -
Step 2: Open the clamshell as if it were a can.
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Step 3: Insert a knife between the two layers of plastic and cut all the way around.
Detailed Guide
The sharp wheels of the can opener will cut the plastic without cutting your hands.
It won't go around the corners, so just cut open one side.
This will give you plenty of room to... , Since the blade is inside the package and pointing towards the center, it's much safer than trying to stab through the plastic and wedge the tip in between.
With a decent knife, the remainder of the plastic should be easy to cut.
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