Abstract: A sealing strip guide which is utilized in combination with a container having a sealing strip thereabout and a key which engages the sealing strip to remove the same from the container to thereby open it. The guide is an enclosed unitary member having one open side with slots extending from the open side edges in opposed side walls for receiving the key therein. One side edge and a portion of the end walls projects beyond the other side edge and remainder of the open walls to provide a notched or recessed portion to accomodate the bead which extends around the upper edge of most containers employing a sealing strip. The inner face of the side wall adjacent the recessed portion includes an inclined surface portion for assisting in guiding the sealing strip into the interior of the sealing strip guide as the strip is removed from the container.