What That Toothed Section Between Kitchen Scissor Handles Is Actually Used For

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It Can Crack Nuts
Another common use for the toothed area is cracking nuts.

Don’t have a nutcracker nearby? Your kitchen scissors can step in. Place a walnut, pecan, or hazelnut between the ridges and gently squeeze the handles until the shell cracks.

The key is to apply steady pressure rather than force. You want to crack the shell without crushing continue reading …