Most people, when buying kitchen scissors, don’t even suspect that they’re also getting a strange “feature” that at first glance seems absolutely unnecessary.
We’re talking about those little metal teeth between the handles—the ones that often cut your fingers and cause nothing but frustration. Admit it, at least once you’ve accidentally scraped yourself on them, and the painful question stuck in your head: why are they even there?
Looking at them, it’s hard to guess their real purpose. They look like a dangerous trap or even a manufacturing defect. Imagine: ordinary scissors for herbs, meat, or packaging, and suddenly—right in the middle of the handles—hide these jagged blades that don’t cut but painfully dig into your skin. What for? Decoration? A constant reminder to handle them carefully?
Because of this mystery, hundreds of users on forums and in kitchen groups share stories about accidental cuts and ask the same question: is this a designer’s mistake, or some kind of hidden trick? And only then does the truth come out.
It turns out, these metal teeth actually serve a very practical purpose. They’re not meant for cutting at all, but for gripping tightly. They were designed as a multi-use tool: to help twist off stubborn plastic bottle caps, open drink lids, or even crack nuts. Thanks to their ridged surface, the cap or shell doesn’t slip out of your hands, and you gain extra leverage.
So instead of cursing that strange “trap” between the handles, try using it for what it was designed for. Then your scissors become not just a cutting tool, but a truly multifunctional gadget that can save you in many everyday situations.
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