- What It Is (And Why It Exists)
Official name: Grip notch, jar opener, or bone cracker
Location: Where the handles curve inward, near the pivot screw
Design: Interlocking ridges that create a non-slip grip when scissors are partially closed
Purpose: Leverage + traction for stubborn tasks—no extra gadgets needed
💡 Key insight: This feature turns your scissors into a 3-in-1 tool: cutter, gripper, and cracker.
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How: Place lid in notch; twist scissors while holding jar steady
Why it works: Ridges
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