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Left & Right-Handed Package Opener “Pakkel S” by OLFA

Price: ¥660 JPY
Price: ¥660 JPY

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Left-handed highlights

A V-shaped blade cuts in either direction, while the symmetrical grip works naturally in either hand. Just pinch the package and slide—no change in technique for left-handed users.

A note from HIDARI

This is the kind of universal tool we like at HIDARI: handedness simply disappears from the experience. We use ours in the kitchen, but it’s just as handy for pet-food bags, gardening supplies, and other packages around the home.

A cutter made just for opening packages

Ever struggled with a snack bag that has a notch but still won’t tear open? Or a plastic pouch that wrinkles up and refuses to cut cleanly with scissors?
We’ve all been there.

The Pakkel S is a dedicated package opener designed to make those moments effortless. Originally developed as a professional tool, it’s just as handy in everyday life at home. In our own kitchen, it’s become something we can’t imagine being without.

Its ambidextrous design means anyone in the family—left-handed or right-handed—can use it with ease.

 

Cuts smoothly and safely with minimal effort

The design is simple: inside the tong-shaped handle is a tiny stainless steel blade. Just pinch the spot you want to cut and slide—it’s done.

Because the blade is recessed inside the grip, it is difficult for fingers to come into direct contact with the cutting edge, helping reduce the risk of injury during normal use.

 

Two color options

Available in Yellow and Blue, both easy to spot in a busy kitchen drawer.

・The iconic OLFA Yellow
・A cool, refreshing Blue for those who prefer cooler tones

 

Compact and easy to store

At home, we hang ours on a magnetic hook attached to the metal kitchen cabinet so it’s always within reach.

The stainless steel blade can be rinsed with water when dirty. Be sure to dry it thoroughly before storing.

 

For more than just food packages

Perfect for opening not only snack and frozen food bags, but also soil and fertilizer sacks, pet food bags, and more. Keep one in the kitchen, the garden shed, and anywhere else you might need it.

Specification

Size
W42.8 × D21 × H101.9 mm
Material
Body: POM (polyacetal); Blade: High-carbon stainless steel (SUS420)
Made in
Japan
Weight
17 g
Care
Rinse the stainless-steel blade if dirty and dry thoroughly after washing.

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Made for the left hand—or chosen by a left-hander.

Some tools are made specifically for left-handed use. Others work comfortably in either hand. Every item is selected and used by Aya, who is left-handed.

Delivered to You from Japan

We've been running a left-handed tools shop in Japan since 2018. The online store grew out of that, and now we send these tools to people in over 90 countries.