What is that strange toothed part on kitchen scissors for?

Do all scissors have this?

Not always. You will probably find the toothed part on:

• Heavy-duty kitchen scissors

• Poultry or bone scissors

• Multi-purpose utility scissors

Look at your pair. If you see notched or ridged grooves between the handles that align when the scissors close, it’s a built-in clipper ready for use.

Some safety reminders

Before you embark on your new discovery:

• Don’t force it.  If something is too hard (like rock-hard nuts or thick bones), forcing it could damage your scissors or your hands.

• Keep your fingers away.  Those teeth can pinch you if you’re not careful.

• Clean it thoroughly,  especially after eating raw meat or working with sticky foods: food residue loves to hide in these grooves.

• Stay focused on kitchen tasks.  You’d  think  it could open paint cans or twist wires, but that’s a one-way ticket to damaged scissors.

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