How do you guys open this? Or is there a way to open it easier? I like this tool but It is just so hard to open to a point that I might return it :/
906252
There's a very easy way to open this, but you need fingernail. If it's on your keychain, put the rest of your keys in the palm of your hand, with thumb and finger holding the head of this utility key (on the flat sides, not the edges). Then with your other hand, put your index finger to the back, along side the groove of the screw driver to anchor it, the thumb and nail into the grove on the blade and gently PUSH. It will slide open easily without hurting your nail while giving you full control. Your other keys won't drop to the ground either.
906253
1. Grip Phillips head screwdriver tip with your left hand, sort of pinch it into Your skin gently, but firmly at the tips of your fingers. 2. Use your right thumb to press on the blade side safely, pointing it away from you, and pull the end edges apart. (I couldn't get a grip on the little ledge in the middle and have very fragile nails.)
906254
the line that is along the blade portion is where you put one finger to pull. Uou need to hold the screwdriver portion with the other hand
906255
I use the thumb grove on the blade side but agree it is hard to open. On the other side of the coin you don't want it to open easily in your pocket
906256
Once you open it a few times, it is easier. Please do not give up on this valuable tool. You do not want it to be so easy to open that it falls off your keyring.
906257
I usually just pry from the phillips end, then pull on the flat part of the knife end. Its easier once you get the hang of it.
906258
Use your keys to help! I have trouble gripping the knife side and sticking my key into the groove there helps. The phillips head is easier to get a grip on with just my fingers so that I can pry it apart.
906259
I took a file to the point that locks it closed until it opens easier and still stays firmly on the keyring. Works for me.
906260
I usually pinch the blade and pull. I find there to be just the right amount of resistance. If you are having a hard time, yours may be defective or bent at the joint, causing it to be tighter than it should be.
749844
Yeah....opening it by hand is tough. I use a small screwdriver too. No accidental opening likely.
20963
Haha. It can be a little tough... Remove the outter rubber cover.. Take a butter knife or screw driver and youll see two random spaces while looking at the sides.... Put the screw drive in and twist at it begin to come aprt about halfway.. You have to be a little more creative and use a similar technique getting the second half opened. Best of luck
1595716
I just looked at mine. I noticed that I also had something rattling around inside. Sounded like a small piece of plastic. I saw no easy way to open. It doesn't affect the operation. I'm going to leave it and not worry about it. It's probably just something loose from the manufacturing process.
1957419
I bought 2 of them the first one open right up the second one didn't. On the left side close to top use a small screw driver or nail file to pop open the handle.Then once you get open do not close it.
286152
i'm having trouble opening it as well. Please let me know how you end up opening it. Thanks!
1706863
Well for me it's somewhat difficult to open. Maybe with constant opening and closing would help.. I hope this helps you.
1175666
I've never tried, but it does look like there is a slot that a jewelers screwdriver or a really small one would fit into that you should be able to pop it open. I know I have a pair I need to shorten, but I just haven't had the time to do it.Here is their website link, maybe they can help you. http://www.locklaces.com
892079
I just had the same problem. GRRRR What did you end up doing to get it open?
729787
Hi, it can be a little awkward to open. On the handle side (not the hinge side) under the handle there is a stand, the the handle which is longer has a lip ( Make sure you hold the handle at the tip), then pull the bottom, where the stand is away from the handle that juts out a little farther. Hope this helps
720226
There is a slit at the top right. Just use your fingernail or a small screw driver and pry it open.
21221
It is very odd to open I had trouble when I received mine also. Instead of using the lip on the lid, grab the smooth sides beside the lip and pull to open.
2207255
Sorry I did not have any trouble opening it by just pulling up on it. I suggest instead of breaking it just returning it to Amazon or going online to Sylvania and get the manual if its posted and see how it opens. My wife and I shared it on a flight last week and it worked fine.
1325394
I had to use a wrench to get it open the first time...don't use the ring to try to twist it off! I bent mine pretty badly!
843781
Mine is also very hard to open. I do not have to hit a wall. But I open with extreme caution when I open. Other than issue opening, it is awsome.
1504718
The locking mechanism seems to be all metal based on what I can see. As far as being able to pry it open with a screwdriver, I have no idea. I've never tried to. Seems reasonably solid to me but I'm sure someone could pry it open if they had the mindset and adequate tools.
1106586
It's really hard! I've found that pushing it sideways with my thumbnail rather than trying to pull it open (the way it LOOKS like it should work!) will get it to pop open easiest. Otherwise, prying it open with a butterknife is the easiest on your hands.