What is a letter opener called?

What is a letter opener called?

The terms paper knife and letter opener are often used interchangeably to refer to a knife-like desktop tool. Letter openers "evolved" from paper knives into longer, blunter blades for the sole purpose of opening envelopes.

What is meant by mail opener?

Noun. 1. letter opener – dull knife used to cut open the envelopes in which letters are mailed or to slit uncut pages of books.

What is the best letter opener?

For a letter opener that can handle big jobs, we recommend the Martin Yale Manual Letter Opener. Ideal for office workers who deal with large amounts of mail, the Martin Yale automatically activates when an envelope is inserted and pulls the envelope through the unit, leaving a clean opening.

How do you open a letter with a letter opener?

Keep your letter opener in a convenient place where you're most likely to use it, such as where you normally sort and open your mail. Pick up each envelope one at a time and slide the letter opener through the top crease. Insert the sharp side of the letter opener inside the crease, not the handle.