Bonus Tricks Chefs Love

• Deveining shrimp: Slide the tip under the vein for a clean lift
• Snipping herb stems: The textured grip keeps slippery stems steady
• Cutting twine or zip ties: Serration prevents slipping for a fast, safe cut

 Why It’s Near the Pivot

Being close to the pivot gives maximum leverage. That placement lets you apply more force with less effort—a small detail that makes your scissors a versatile kitchen tool.

 The Bottom Line

That “weird toothed part” isn’t weird at all—it’s smart design. It turns your scissors into a multi-tool, saving you trips to the drawer for a nutcracker or bottle opener.

Next time you grab your kitchen scissors, remember: they’re more than herb snippers or pizza cutters—they’re a quiet hero of kitchen efficiency.

“Great tools don’t shout—they solve problems you didn’t know you had.”