(Hauppage, New York - November 2007) If you are one of the millions of Americans whose holiday spirit becomes dampened when you attempt to open toys, electronics, dolls or other gift items encased in tough, thick plastic packaging…relief is now in sight.

Introducing The Plastic Surgeon™ Opener

The Plastic Surgeon™ operates on all plastic, but is particularly effective on hard-to-open clamshell packaging. It easily pierces and slices around the package so that consumers can open them in one swift motion, freeing the merchandise quickly, easily and safely.

What makes The Plastic Surgeon™ different from other cutting tools already on the market? First, its blade - made of surgical-grade stainless steel - cuts through virtually all plastic packaging and never needs sharpening. Second, it has an auto-close cover that provides an added measure of safety. Third, The Plastic Surgeon's ergonomic design keeps fingers away from sharp plastic edges and the cushion grip inserts on the handle make it easy to hold and enables maximum cutting control. Instead of pulling a razor knife towards you, The Plastic Surgeon directs the blade safely away from you.

Developed by Charles Leonard, Inc., (CLI) a 61 year-old office & school supply distributor based on Long Island, New York, The Plastic Surgeon was created to make opening items in clamshell packaging simple and safe to open. "We identified the need, then tried to develop a product that was truly safe, useful and effective at its purpose," says David Hirsch, President of Charles Leonard, Inc. "Our goal is to enable consumers to spend their time enjoying their purchases, rather than wasting time, becoming frustrated or cutting their hand or finger trying to open the package." Today, CLI offers over 1,000 products that are used daily in offices, schools and homes.

Retailers can purchase The Plastic Surgeon™ by contacting Charles Leonard, Inc. directly, at 1-800-999-7202, (631) 273-6700 or email them at sales@charlesleonard.com. Consumers can also visit them online at www.plasticsurgeonopener.com.