• What are Envelope and Letter Opener?
• How to Use a Letter Opener?

What are Envelope and Letter Opener?

An automatic letter opener (sometimes referred to as an "envelope opener" or "slitter") can save you time and money by reducing the manual labor needed to open mail. Most letter openers automatically feed envelopes, slice them open, and then neatly stack them for processing. Automatic letter openers are ideal for any organization that processes moderate to large amounts of mail

How to Use a Letter Opener?

1. Shop for a letter opener that meets your needs. Letter openers are sharp, knife-like tools that allow you to slice through an envelope. Unless you're opening a massive amount of letters, a manual letter opener works fine. Choose an electronic letter opener if you go through stacks of mail each day.
2. Narrow down your choices. Letter openers can be made of wood, metal, plastic or a combination of materials. Some modern openers have a hidden razor blade inside a plastic handle. Select a style that feels comfortable in your hands, satisfies you aesthetically and opens envelopes quickly and smoothly.
3. 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.
4. 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. Letter openers can be especially sharp, so be careful with the blade.
5. Retrieve the letter inside by widening the envelope flaps and pulling out the contents.