What Is That Weird Toothed Part on Kitchen Scissors For? (And 4 Brilliant Hacks You’ve Been Missing)

serrated notch. Squeeze the handles to lock the plastic in place, then snip. The teeth will hold the slick plastic firmly, allowing the blades to slice through it cleanly and safely.

Trick #5: Pull Tight Vacuum-Sealed Bag

When you are portioning out meats or cheeses for the freezer, vacuum-sealed bags are a lifesaver. But opening them can be a

How to do it: Grip the very top edge of the sealed bag in the serrated notch, squeeze, and pull upward. The teeth will grab the thick plastic

and tear the

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