Sturdy Heavy-duty steel blade -- Able to open the toughest of plastic clamshell packages. Replaceable blade capabilities.
Optimum cutting angle-- prevents blade from slipping from package when cutting.
Sturdy ABS plastic construction--highly unlikely to break or come apart
Blade safety guard-- Snaps (Locks) open to guide opener and prevent plastic shards from cutting hand; also snaps (locks) closed for child prevention measures and preventing the tool from opening inadvertantly.
Ernonomic grip -- use left or right handed; Thumb indention for assistance in applying pulling pressure while cutting plastic package.
Light weight (1.5oz.) and compact (5"x3"x.75")--can fit in a purse, pocket, on a key chain, on a peg hangar, in a drawer, in a glove compartment.
Many alternate uses -- Great as an overall utility cutter. Good for opening boxes, chip bags, CD/DVD cases,medicine blister packs, safety seals,water bottle plastic wrap. soda cartons, Fed Ex / UPS mailers, cuts cord & fishing line.
Cure for the consumer frustration term know as "Wrap Rage"