Oh, for a minute there I assumed this was all about removing a TI calculator chip from the package. I was very confused why people were doing that with knives v

Oh, for a minute there I assumed this was all about removing a TI calculator chip from the package. I was very confused why people were doing that with knives vs a band saw or a grinding wheel.. But if you are going to cut open one of those Costco clamshell things, just take the same approach you would cutting thin sheet steel. Stout gloves and a nibbler.