You’ve used your kitchen scissors for herbs, cutting open packages, maybe even spatchcocking a chicken.
But have you ever looked at that strange toothed notch between the handles—the jagged little ridge near the pivot—and wondered…
“What is this thing… and why does it look like a tiny dragon’s jaw?”You’re not alone.
Most people ignore it, assuming it’s just a design quirk or grip texture.
But guess what?
That little toothed section is actually a hidden kitchen tool—quietly sitting in your drawer, ready to save you from stubborn lids, slippery bones, and sealed packages.
Meet the Hidden Hero: The Built-In Gripping Tool
Let’s unlock the secret of this underused genius feature. 
Meet the Hidden Hero: The Built-In Gripping Tool Meet the Hidden Hero: The Built-In Gripping Tool
That rugged, toothed section between the handles is intentional engineering, not an accident.
