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The best thing about packaging supplies is the ease of buying it from pretty much anywhere. You could even buy them online and have them shipped right to your door! You can order in bulk if you are a big business going through multiple packaging supplies a week. Or you could just order a few things for a year worth of needs. Some people, though, find these types of supplies a little over their head. I can assure you that once you get used to the tools then you will be so glad you decided to switch over to something easier and more convenient.

One item in particular that people are not always familiar with is a boxcutter. Using boxcutters are not as easy as one might think. Especially If they are unfamiliar with knives in general. Because essentially, a boxcutter is a knife. Here are some helpful tips to make your boxcutting experience pleasurable and seamless.

The first thing people should understand about knives and boxcutters is do not use the blade while it is pointing toward your body. Always make sure the blade is facing away from your body in case the knife jerks up, it will not cut you. This is true all the time. Even the most experienced personnel still practice this rule. You should be very careful while you are cutting. Always watch the blade cut. This not only ensures your safety, but makes sure of a nice, clean cut.

Boxcutters should not be played around with. People should not throw or try to catch boxcutters. The blade could become unpredictable or eject out while being tossed through the air. Even when the blade is retracted, this would never be a good idea. You may feel an urge to try to catch a falling boxcutter. Don’t. Whether it is falling from an above surface, your own hand, or someone else is tossing it, you should ever try to reach for a falling boxcutter. Boxcutters can be assembled back together pretty easily, so there should be no worry about wasting money if one falls apart. The blades are also replaceable after some time. So no need to keep buying boxcutters, just blades.

Lastly, the boxcutter should have a home that it returns to after each use. There have been times people forget they slipped a boxcutter in their back pocket and went to sit down. Best case scenario, it only rips the upholster. Worse case scenario, the knife cuts you. It can definitely become loose by accident. Therefore, it should also be stored in a safe place where no child can access it.