Handle Letter Openers

Whether you run a business or a household, you may occasionally get heaps of mail from the post office. Open envelopes with ease using a letter opener knife from Staples. Learn more below.

What Is An Envelope Opener Knife?

Take the hassle out of opening mail with an envelope opener knife. These knives slide easily through the sealed lip of the envelopes, eliminating the risk of ripping the contents inside.

These products are best used for wanting to preserve an envelope, or when you are going through piles of mail and want to open each envelope quickly and easily.

What Kind of Envelope Opener Knife Should You Buy?

There are a few varieties of handheld letter openers. Many options feature a smooth chrome-plated blade surface and a comfortable grip for easy mail opening, but that is not the case for all envelope openers. Be sure to pick up the correct item needed for your specific needs.

Stainless Steel Envelope Opener Knives

This standard mail opener knife comes with a small stainless steel blade attached to a handle that allows the user to grip the knife easily when opening envelopes. Many of these products only measure around 0.5" W by 8.75" L.

Some specific stainless steel options may come with extra features such as a magnifying glass that allows the user to read the contents of the envelope they’ve just opened up.

Plastic Envelope Opener Knives

Plastic mail opener knives are safer to use for handling when around small children. They usually have a protected and firmly secured plastic blade that is still as sharp as other knives’ blades, so make sure to only use it to scrape off labels and open envelopes.

How Do You Use An Envelope Opener Knife?

Keep your envelope opener knife where you normally sort and open your mail for convenient access. To open an envelope, follow the steps below:

• Pick up each envelope one at a time and insert the sharp side of the hand letter opener inside the top crease. Envelope opener knives can be sharp, so be careful with the blade.
• Slide the letter opener across the envelope to tear open the seal.
• Spread apart the envelope flaps and remove the contents. Then move on to your next item of mail.

Make sure to stock up on printer paper to print out your own letters to send others or use pens to write your own handwritten letter.