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

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That’s where the built-in gripper comes to the rescue.

How to do it: Place the edge of the stubborn jar lid directly between the serrated teeth of the scissors. Squeeze the handles tightly so the teeth bite into the metal lid. Now, using the scissors as a lever, twist your wrist. The immense grip and leverage will pop that vacuum seal open in seconds, saving your wrists and your sanity!

Trick #2: Crack Nuts Without a Nutcracker:

If you are baking a holiday cake or preparing a