Put those scissors away! This compact, finger-friendly box opener is down to $9

A box cutter is one of those things you didn't know you needed until you finally get one. If you've been making do with your kitchen shears or — yikes! — a knife to haphazardly slice open those Amazon packages and break down moving boxes, there's a better way: Thousands of shoppers say this pocket-sized box cutter is a must — and it's on sale for under $10.

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Slice Mini Box Cutter

$10$13Save $3

This box cutter has a ceramic blade that stays sharp up to 11 times longer than stainless steel.

$10 at Amazon

Why is this a good deal? 💰

While it isn't hard to find an affordable box cutter, it's trickier to find one that's pocket-sized, stays sharp and keeps you from cutting yourself. The Slice Mini has gone for as much as $14, but now it's up for grabs for $4-plus off. Considering how often you'll use it, this may be the best not-quite-$10 you'll ever spend.

Why do I need this? 🤔

A box cutter may not be the most revolutionary tool out there, but it's one of those uber-practical things that makes your life easier, not to mention safer — and this one takes things up a few notches with its thoughtful design and features.

If you've ever used an old, dull box cutter, you know how frustrating and dangerous that can be. This compact option has an extremely hard ceramic blade that maintains its sharpness over time, so you'll get consistently smooth cuts for years on end.

If you're clumsy like me, you're prone to nicking your fingers every now and then when opening a box. The Slice Mini has a finger-friendly edge that keeps your digits at a safe distance from the blade. The auto-retract function automatically secures the blade to prevent injuries and slips, and there's a keyhole and magnet for easy storage and quick access.

What reviewers say:

With over 7,600 five-star reviews, the Slice Mini is a clear Amazon crowd-pleaser, with many shoppers lauding its size, sharpness and practicality.

Pros 👍

"We get a lot of delivered packages to the house," one shopper wrote. This gadget offers an alternative to scissors. "I was frustrated with the kids always taking the scissors, so I purchased this tool. It has worked great so far. I like the retractable feature of the blade. It's very small and easy to store when not in use."

Safety-conscious users, rejoice. "Small and convenient," another shopper said. "The blade is safe for everyone to use and not get injured. Cuts all sorts of things including [that] rigid plastic everything comes boxed or wrapped in when you buy it."

"I've worked in retail for quite some time," added a happy buyer. The Slice Mini "cuts through packaging tape like butter and evens slices through plastic mesh used in carrying potatoes and onions. This box cutter is small enough to fit in my pocket without any discomfort and even has a small opening to attach itself to a keychain for easy carry."

Cons 👎

Although useful, these tools are easy to misplace. "I feel lost when I can't find it," a final fan said. "But that's the one con, they are always getting lost. They are so small and convenient, but I'd love if they came with a GPS tracker or bright flashing light, haha. No breakages or malfunctions, great for small adult hands, comfortable, safe, perfect."

When you do finally use all this blade has to offer, it might be a bit hard to replace. "The only complaint I have is that it is hard to find the correct replacement blade for this size."

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Slice Mini Box Cutter

$10$13Save $3

The finger-friendly edge helps keep your hands safe from nicks and cuts.

$10 at Amazon

If you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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