Many kitchen scissors feature a ridged section between the handles that acts as a jar opener, nutcracker, or bone cracker. This built-in grip can loosen lids, twist caps, crack nuts, and hold small bones or crab legs for cleaner cuts.

To use, close the scissors until the teeth meet, place the item inside, and apply steady pressure—avoiding overly tough items. Clean well after use, especially if it touches raw meat.

This small notch turns ordinary kitchen shears into a space-saving multitool.