You Won’t Believe What the Metal Part Between Scissors’ Handles Is Actually For

The Hidden Power of a “Goofy Notch”

At first glance, that toothy section looks like an afterthought—a strange little design quirk. But in reality, it’s a clever, multi-use tool hiding in plain sight.

With it, your ordinary scissors become a mini multi-tool: a jar gripper, a nutcracker, a bone snapper, and more. It’s one of those quiet kitchen helpers that, once you start using it, you’ll wonder how you ever overlooked it.

So next time you reach for your scissors, don’t ignore that “goofy notch.” Put it to work. You’ll be surprised at how much it can do.