How do you open blister packs with a slipjoint?

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GarageBoy

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Nearly took off a finger when my SAK got stuck in the middle of opening up. How do you guys do it?
 
When I use a slipjoint to open blisterpacks I use the sheepsfoot blade of a stockman. Used correctly the blade will be kept open by the pressure of your hand on the handle as the blade cuts the plastic skin of the pack.
 
I set the package on a table, I hold the package against table with my right hand which also holds the knife, I also secure the package with my left hand, I push the back of the blade with my left thumb while sort of levering the blade with my right hand.
 
I was holding it by my hand and tried to slice to the right and knife got stuck, so I started to pull back, just was I remembered NOT to do that
 
Your'e best bet is to start with 8 fingers and two thumbs and hope like hell you don't end up with all thumbs.

Chuckle.

806BMFAN
 
Puncture and cut down and away. Never had a problem with a slipjoint cutting me while cutting open a blister pack. But, I have had the sharp edge of a blister pack cut me while reaching inside it, the blister pack had my new glove compartment first aid kit inside... go figure.
 
Err, my SAK tip is too blunt...
Doesn't help that it's a habit to place finger on top of blade when cutting
 
Am I missing something? When I got my new Vic Eurosport I got on sale from Ace, I opened the blister with the Colonial SAK copy it's replacing. I've never has any trouble with slipjoints opening these things.
 
I do it T.Erdelyi's way, but sometimes, it gets stuck and I gotta yank the knife out (blade wanders into the package)
 
If you're opening those god-awful blister packs, use a good locking folder. As much as slipjoints get the job done most of the time, i need a big friggen locker to slice those things. Or a big pair of shears...stupid things...

One of the 10000000000 reasons i hate buying batteries.
 
This is one of those times when a wider blade is better. It may be a little tougher to put a thicker knife in all the way, but it won't get stuck in the middle while you're cutting it.
 
teeth, nails, blowtorch, screwdriver, butcher knife and even tin snips... tin snips are about the only thing that makes an impression on them, though that is not normally something you carry around.
 
I only use scissors on blister packs. I always make sure I have scissors in my car and suitcase for that purpose.
 
My theory is that man will eventually develop an 11th finger--a very sharp one--to cut open blister packs. Or perhaps heat vision to melt them. This, of course, will take about another million years, so it's not of much help to you right now.

Use scissors. Or dynamite.
 
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