open mac mini - putty knife alternatives

here are some other ways to open the mac mini if you dont want to use a putty knife

Yanking on ethernet cables[=http//www.macminihacks.org/viewtopic.php?t=12]Yanking on ethernet cables

Pry open with chopsticks[=http//www.pconline.com.cn/market/hk/daogou/0502/552885.html]Pry open with chopsticks

i rather stick with my putty knife...