Lift-Cut

Lift-Cut

v. To CUT while lifting a portion of external packaging upward and away from the interior contents in order to avoid accidental damage. —n. Any cut so made. See also BASE-CUT, BOX CUTTER, H-CUT, PEEK-CUT, SHARK-CUT, STACK-CUT, TAPE-CUT, TOP-CUT, TRAY-CUT, WINDOW-CUT, X-CUT.

NOTE:

For BOXES cut the two side flap tapes first, then insert a finger off to the side and pull up to create a peaked rooftop effect, then—taking care to avoid your finger—cut the elevated taped center seam.

For plastic-bagged CASES first carefully poke a hole in the exterior wrapper in a place where the contents are not endangered, insert a finger and pull upwards to create a tent effect, then—always taking care to avoid your finger—cut down and away, carefully sliding your finger along to maintain an elevated separation between the wrapper and the package contents.