"JWBH" > wrote in message
...
> novice always struggles with the thin plastic 'cling film', even though
> the box has a serrated plastic strip along the edge of the box with which
> to tear it.
>
> what the best way to cut some off? scissors, a sharp knife? i invariably
> end up with it getting folded and tangled. thanks for any advice
>


Buy the Reynolds plastic wrap. To appease the minority who can't operate a
spoon without killing themselves, they added a sliding cutter to their box.
It's a horrific waste of packaging, but that's what their "focus groups"
wanted.

Or, buy some other brand that has a METAL serrated edge.