HIC Harold Import iSlice Opener
by HIC Porcelain
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Our Price: $1.25 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Category: Kitchen See more product details |
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of HIC Harold Import iSlice Opener
Customer Review: Great, veratile and a different approach
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this item because it qualified for Amazon's 4-3 promotion and literally cost me pennies. But after getting it, I could recommend it on its own merits. It works like no other tool. Unlike scissors, it can cut a section out of the middle of a page. And unlike a razor blade, it can do so without damaging pages underneath. It takes almost no skill to master.
There seems to be some debate on its efficacy when opening plastic packages. It came in a plastic clam shell type package, ironically requiring some sort of tool to extricate it before it could be tested. That left me with a scrap package to test it upon. It does not work on plastic packaging with the same ease as with paper. Instead of an effortless glide, moderate to firm pressure was needed. Had plastic packaging been listed as one of its selling points, I would have downgraded it a star or more. For such packages, I'd consider this a "can be used for" rather than a "well suited for" product.
As for other uses such as coupons, CD/BD/DVD packages, etc., it fills a need that is unmatched by typical products. It can be used for opening envelopes without damaging contents. It works very well on plastic similar in thickness to camera film. You could use it to trim photographs, open shipping boxes from Amazon, and all sorts of things where other tools would be a compromise or a carry potential risk of damaging what's underneath.
Plus, you can stick it to your refrigerator to have it handy, even if it's the type of fridge that magnets often have problems with.
Depending on the price, it might be well worth getting several to give as gifts, especially if the 4-3 deal is available.
Incidentally, if you are looking for something to use specifically to cut coupons, it would be worth getting for that alone.
Customer Review: GREAT GADGET!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the greatest little gadget! I bought mine originally from Linens & Things. When trying to buy several for gifts, only found them on this sight. I absolutely LOVE this little cutter. It's safe, fast & easy. You can cut out a coupon and never cut the piece of paper under it. I'm buying several to give as small gifts. The fact that it's magnetized is really handy. I keep my I-Slice on the lamp next to where I read the paper so it's always handy. Thought I had lost it once and paniked. Guess I'll buy a spare for me ... just in case. Highly recommend this.Customer Review: The Best
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this for myself last year & can't imagine doing without it now. It is the handiest little thing I have ever seen. In fact it is so small that I always worry about losing it. It opens all of those crazy video games.... I just tried it while wrapping presents, just make sure you hold the paper tight & it works great. It's amazing that it works so well but won't cut your finger! I just ordered 6 more for stocking gifts & will probably keep a couple for myself!!Customer Review: Great timesaver!
Summary: 5 Stars
What a great idea! If you're a coupon clipper this is a must have! It's so fast and easy to use that it makes clipping fun! The only downside is that you'll need something to cut on but even an old newspaper will work. Because it's so small and magnetic, it's on my refrigerator where it's easy to find. I'm planning to buy a few to give to my coupon-clipping friends! By the way, it's also great for cutting those hard-to-open, clamshell-packaged items!Customer Review: A great gadget!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought a similar item at the store, but it was a bit pricey.
I checked it out on Amazon and found this one- for about $2.00 less+ free shiping. I bought about 20 of them and gave them to co-workers and family for stocking suffers...People thought I had stock in the company the way I was pumping it up. I keep mine on the fridge and it always right where i need it when i need it.
My best purchase in months...