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Ever notice the random jagged section between the handles of your kitchen scissors\u2014the little metal teeth housed behind your fingers? You have likely also thought, what the heck even is this? If you have never used this portion of your scissors, you are not alone. Many people don\u2019t even recognize this part as functional. It just is\u2026 there.<\/p>\n

What you should know is that it is actually quite helpful. It is not an accident of design or a bizarre feature of the manufacturer. That little gripping part is an integrated tool you have probably been ignoring for years. Let\u2019s talk about what it is, how to use it, and why this little piece is one of the underappreciated components of your kitchen apparatus.<\/p>\n

First: What is this toothed part?<\/h2>\n

You will find it either where the handles start to curve inward\u2014sometimes it is metal, other times, reinforced plastic, always rugged-looking. If you close the scissors slowly, the ridges come together and lock, creating a gripping surface that looks like it has to do something instead of silently waiting for action in your drawer.<\/p>\n

It is usually called a \u201cjar opener,\u201d \u201cnutcracker,\u201d or sometimes even \u201cbone cracker\u201d depending on the brand\u2014but it is essentially a gripping device and nothing more. It enhances the level of traction and control if your hands are not cutting it.<\/p>\n

Trick #1: Open jars and bottles without the crying<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s say you have a jar lid that will not budge\u2014a poor vacuum-sealed jam that refuses to leave its jar. You tried the dish towel like an amateur. You\u2019ve hit the lid on the counter. Nothing to lose, you say. That\u2019s where the built-in gripper will come to the rescue.<\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s how:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Close the scissors enough that the teeth simply touch.<\/p>\n

Slide the jar lid inside that ridged area\u2014making it snug.<\/p>\n

One hand holds the scissors, the other twists the jar. Twist.<\/p>\n

The grooves give you traction, and the shape gives you even pressure, so you\u2019re not wrestling with a slippery lid getting sore wrists. This can also apply to the small bottle caps\u2014we\u2019re talking soda bottles, tonic water, cooking sauces. If you have limited grip strength or have arthritis? Better yet. This can assist a lot.<\/p>\n

Trick #2: Cracking nuts without a fancy gadget<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t have a nutcracker? No problem. If you are working with walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts\u2014basically anything with a shell that is not made of concrete. Your kitchen scissors can be your other tool.<\/p>\n

Place the nut gently in the toothed area.<\/p>\n

Squeeze the handles slowly until you hear the shell crack (don\u2019t go full Hulk\u2014you\u2019ll crush the nut inside).<\/p>\n

Rotate the nut and apply pressure again until you can peel the shell off.<\/p>\n

Not as sweet as a proper nutcracker, but it works in a pinch. Just take it slow\u2014you are not trying to obliterate the thing, just crack it enough to get inside.<\/p>\n

Trick #3: Poultry bones, beware<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Now, this is all dependent on the quality of your scissors. Actually, if they are heavy-duty (indicating that they are poultry or bone shears), you can use the ridged portion to assist in snapping through small bones; think chicken wings or thighs, as in breaking down a bird.<\/p>\n

With the bone gripped in the ridged portion, apply steady pressure (the key here is a firm but controlled grip), and it will assist in opening it without your shears sliding or slipping. Just be mindful: this is not the time to try it with your $5 grocery-store shears; if they aren\u2019t cut out for it (pun intended), you could ruin them and injure yourself in the process.<\/p>\n

Bonus uses that you might not have considered<\/h2>\n

That toothed area isn\u2019t only for jars and nut cracking. Think outside the box:<\/p>\n

Gripping slippery plastic caps (like vacuum-sealed\u00a0\u00a0juice<\/span><\/a>\u00a0jugs)<\/p>\n

Cracking crab legs or lobster shells<\/p>\n

Twisting soft corks out of bottles (mainly synthetic ones)<\/p>\n

Holding a stubborn twist-tie or stuck plastic seal to slice it cleanly<\/p>\n

Essentially, any time both your hands are slipping, slipping, slipping, and you\u2019re about to snap with frustration\u2014that little grip might be your answer.<\/p>\n

Why do manufacturers even include this?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

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Because they can offer more options; that is the simple answer. There are more and more\u00a0kitchen tools\u00a0that were inspired by multi-use tools. Their purpose is really handy for those in small kitchens (hello, apartment dwellers).<\/p>\n

Instead of buying a jar opener, nutcracker, and poultry scissors separately, a decent pair of kitchen scissors with its built-in gripper can do the work of all three. Just a quiet space-saver that can do more than its share for the space.<\/p>\n

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Does your pair have it?<\/h2>\n

Not all kitchen scissors do. It\u2019s most often found in:<\/p>\n

Heavy-duty kitchen scissors<\/p>\n

Poultry or bone shears<\/p>\n

Utility scissors that are marked as \u2018multipurpose\u2019<\/p>\n

Just look in the area between the handles\u2014does it have a notched or ridged section that aligns when you close them? That\u2019s your built-in gripper ready to roll.<\/p>\n

A few quick safety reminders before you go full throttle<\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t push it. If something is hard, like an uncrackable nut or thick bone, don\u2019t force it. Remember, these aren\u2019t pliers.<\/p>\n

Watch your fingers. Keep your fingers off the teeth when you\u2019re twisting or pressing down on something.<\/p>\n

Clean it up good. Especially if you have used it on raw meat or sticky stuff. That little section can be tricky to clean if you\u2019re not paying attention.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t use it on non-food things. Yes, it seems like it could pop\u00a0\u00a0paint<\/span><\/a>\u00a0cans or twist wires, but please don\u2019t. That\u2019s how scissors die.<\/p>\n

That random ridge is actually a little bit of a power move<\/h2>\n

At first glance, it doesn\u2019t look like it should do anything\u2014just a goofy notch. A design grunge leftover. But that toothed part of your kitchen\u00a0shears?\u00a0It\u2019s quietly capable of a lot. It gives your ordinary shears multi-tool-like capability, allowing you to twist, crack, grip, and open with little effort.<\/p>\n

So next time you reach for your kitchen scissors, remember, in addition to cutting, these are a problem-solver. You have a jar gripper, a nutcracker, a mini bone press, and who knows what else waiting just a flip of your hand away.<\/p>\n

You just have to actually use it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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