What’s That Strange Toothy Part on Kitchen Scissors For?

Because it adds value and versatility. Kitchen space is often limited, so multi-use tools are especially useful. With this one feature, your scissors can act as a jar opener, nutcracker, and even a poultry helper.

That means fewer gadgets cluttering your drawers and more space saved. For people in small kitchens or apartments, that’s a huge win.

Do All Scissors Have This?

Not all. You’ll most often see it on:

  • Heavy-duty kitchen scissors

  • Poultry or bone scissors

  • Multi-purpose utility scissors

Check your pair. If you see ridged grooves between the handles that align when the scissors close, you’ve got a built-in gripper ready to go.

A Few Safety Reminders

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