Most People Use Kitchen Scissors Wrong — Do You Know What This Part Actually Does?

Most People Use Kitchen Scissors Wrong — Do You Know What This Part Actually Does?

They’re one of the most underrated tools in your kitchen — sharp, sturdy, and always within reach. Kitchen scissors (or shears) get used for everything from opening packages to snipping herbs. But here’s the thing: most people have no idea what half of the parts on their scissors are actually for.

If you’ve ever looked at that odd little notch, the jagged middle section between the handles, or the bottle-cap-shaped cutout and wondered, What on earth is that? — you’re not alone. Let’s break down the anatomy of your kitchen scissors and reveal what each part is really meant to do.