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@DottieBlue wrote:

@Zhills wrote:

I have never had strong finger nails......so you can understand why this is the "most used" item in my kitchen!

 

 

 

 

 

Not sharp enough to be a box cutter but earns its keep!


 

I've never seen this tool before, what is it called?  I'd like to order one.

 

It's a Chestnut knife.  Amazon has some.  Million uses and more!  


 

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I bought a bottle of liquid laundry soap from Walmart and could not get the top off, I tried everything I could think of.  I took it back and they couldn't get it off either.  I hope they didn't put it back on the shelf.  Also I have one prescription bottle I have to leave the top off because it's impossible to open. 

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Re: FRUSTRATED!

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I can HIGHLY recommend this 3 piece set 

 

V93037

Slice Home & On-The-Go Ceramic Cutter 3 pc. ( sorry Im unable to copy photo)

 

The flat one has a magnet and it lives on my fridge door.

 

The J-hook one is for all my packages and could not be safer to use.

 

Comes with extra blades.

 

When I bought years ago and still using, it did not include the keychain one.

 

$29.98 

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@Zhills wrote:

@DottieBlue wrote:

@Zhills wrote:

I have never had strong finger nails......so you can understand why this is the "most used" item in my kitchen!

 

 

 

 

 

Not sharp enough to be a box cutter but earns its keep!


 

I've never seen this tool before, what is it called?  I'd like to order one.

 

It's a Chestnut knife.  Amazon has some.  Million uses and more!  


 


 

@Zhills 

Thank you for the info!  Much appreciated.

 

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@DottieBlue wrote:

Yes, I have the same problems, and thought I was the only one.   Woman Wink

 

I also bought a set of the Kuhn Rikon scissors which are very helpful to cut open certain types of packaging.

 


@DottieBlue  -  I bought the 3 in a pack at Christmas time of the Kuhn Rikon scissors.  Kept one and gifted 2 others.  I wish I would have kept another one.  They are the best scissors I've ever owned!

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I have to use a wrench to get my friut punch open!

 

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I often struggle with opening the outer packaging and then, after finally opening, I have issues with the inner seal that is on most food and cosmetic items. They put a teeny tab that you can't get a hold of and then the glue is so strong you can't pull the inner covering off.

 

Another related pet peeve is the issue I often have getting the pump to "unlock" and release on items with a pump. I keep turning and holding down or whatever the instructions say and won't release. I know there are some hints on how to fix this when it happens on Youtube so I know I'm not the only person who has had this problem.

 

It sure can be exhausting trying to open things!

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Just last night I had to beat and break the top off of a Resses peanut butter pretzels container.  The lid would not come off.  Beat it to death with a hammer.  Also have trouble opening new bottles of Downey fabric softener.

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@LizzieInSRQ   I recall I bought it when MBR presented the Slice set years ago. I gave one to a friend.  Amazon carries them also. 

 

I have cheap searated  steak knives on hand also that I used before I bought the Slice set. Kuhn Rikon  scissors are good for  hard plastic packs.

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@U of M Go Blue wrote:

I have to use a wrench to get my friut punch open!

 


I've got a saw on order. (just kidding)