I use a 24" stomp shear. Really.
What, you don't have one?
I tried using a shear-type paper cutter, but:
(A) It only works for packages with flat bottoms.
(B) It's more of a pain in the ass getting out the paper cutter and setting it up on the table than it's worth.
I also tried a Bernz cutter, but it had the same problem as the paper cutter WRT the item having a flat back.
Mostly, I just use scissors. And, while I ain't gonna spend no $11.00 for a single-use product, I was thinking of buying one of those kitchen shears for cutting up chickens and the like... which has multiple uses.
I refuse to use a knife on them. I'm too clumsy and I know I would cut myself. Got enough scars already. And it always happens 187 milliseconds after you start to think, "Watch it, if it slips you'll cut yourself.. OW!"
There are some now which just have little "pips" molded around the outside edges and are pretty easy to open. Sometimes, even without toolery.
Yep. Detcord.
But for the lowlife thieves who made all this, and locks on your house, necessary.
Terry, 230RN