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

seal open perfectly straight, without risking your knife slipping and puncturing the bag (and spilling your food).

🧼 A Quick Note on Maintenance

Because this notch is designed to grip food, it can easily trap tiny bits of onion skin, meat fibers, or dried dough.

The Fix: After cutting raw meat or sticky foods, open the scissors wide

and use an old toothbrush or a wooden toothpick to gently scrub out the serrated teeth. Keeping this area clean ensures the metal doesn’t corrode and remains ready for your next kitchen rescue.

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