letter openers
Mail-opening blades
Letter openers are small blade-like tools for slitting open sealed envelopes.
The blade is typically dull—sharp enough to cut paper but not to injure.
They range from simple plastic implements to ornate desktop accessories in brass or silver.
Once common office equipment, they've declined with email and self-seal envelopes.
- mailPostal system items
- stationeryCorrespondence writing materials
- slitterTool that cuts lengthwise
- bladeFlat cutting edge
- envelopeFolded paper enclosure
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letter openerssealing wax
Adhesive for official documents
wax seals · glue sticks · adhesive strips · signet rings · packing tape
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Digital written communication
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