What Is That Weird Toothed Part on Kitchen Scissors For?
Look at your kitchen scissors.
You use them to cut herbs, open packages, or trim chicken.
But have you ever noticed that mysterious toothed ridge between the handles?
It’s not a design flaw.
It’s not leftover metal from manufacturing.
It’s a hidden multi-tool — one of the most underused, underrated features in your kitchen.
And once you know what it does, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.
What Is That Toothed Section?
Located where the two handles meet — just above the pivot point — this ridged, jagged surface is intentionally built into most high-quality kitchen shears.
It’s made of metal or reinforced plastic, designed to grip, crush, and open — not cut.
And while it doesn’t look like much, it’s actually four tools in one.
4 Clever Uses for the Toothed Part on Kitchen Scissors
Jar Opener (For Stubborn Lids)
Place the ridged edge over the lid of a stuck jar
Squeeze the handles — the grip helps break the seal
Works on pickle jars, jam, sauces, and spice bottles
Especially helpful for people with weak grip or arthritis
Nut Cracker (For Almonds, Walnuts, or Pecans)
Place a nut in the groove and gently squeeze
Cracks shells without crushing the inside
Perfect for quick prep when you don’t want to find the nutcracker
Bottle Opener (For Metal Lids)
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