- scissors feel loose or damaged
🚨 Warning: Using this notch on non-kitchen items voids warranties and risks injury.
🔎 Do Your Scissors Have This Feature?
Check for: Ridges that align when handles are closed ~1 inch apart
Common on:
OXO Good Grips Kitchen Shears
KitchenAid All-Purpose Shears
Wüsthof Cook’s Shears
Not found on: Cheap, single-purpose scissors
💬 Why Manufacturers Include It
Space-saving: Replaces 3+ gadgets in small kitchens
Accessibility: Lifesaver for arthritis or weak grip
Cost-effective: Adds functionality without raising price
💡 Final Thought: Respect the Notch
That serrated groove isn’t an afterthought—it’s centuries
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