Abstract: A carton blank for forming a carton of square or rectangular cross section therefrom and adapted to be folded and joined to form a carton which is provided at one end with two pairs of opposed integral flaps, the first pairs of flaps being adapted to overlap and close off the carton end when folded thereover, the second opposed pairs of flaps each reducing in width from its connection with the carton end to form narrow extended portions, whereby the narrow extended portions may be joined when the second opposed pair of flaps is folded flat over the carton end to form a composite handle member, the composite handle member having a carry handle portion opposite ends of which join the broader sections of the second opposed pair of flaps, one flap of the first pair of opposed integral flaps including an integral strip with score lines, slits, perforations, or combinations thereof for facilitating severing of the strip therefrom, the one flap being dimensioned so that the strip underlies the carry handle portion w

Abstract: A carton is provided where an end is closed by four flaps. One of the flaps is formed with a severable strip. A length of adhesive tape joins the ends of the strip to the carton, thus forming a handle for the carton.