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Do all scissors have this?
Not always. You will probably find the toothed part on:
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Heavy-duty kitchen scissors
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Poultry or bone scissors
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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:
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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.
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Keep your fingers away. Those teeth can pinch you if you’re not careful.
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Clean it thoroughly, especially after eating raw meat or working with sticky foods: food residue loves to hide in these grooves.
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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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