What Are the Metal Teeth on Kitchen Scissors? The Hidden Purpose of the Serrated Notch

of one of the blades. While it looks similar, it serves a different, though equally useful, purpose.

This blade notch is designed to provide extra grip and control for specific cutting tasks. It is particularly effective for:

Holding slippery bones in place: When cutting through chicken wings or other small joints, the notch grips the rounded bone, preventing it from slipping while the blades cut through the cartilage.

Cutting round, slippery items: The notch is ideal for holding items like herb stems, kitchen string, or flower stems steady, allowing for a clean, controlled cut.

The blade notch works because it