You can snip herbs, trim chicken, or open food packaging with the sharp blades, but that weird metal jaw near the base? It looks like it should do something—but it just sits there, teasing you with its presence.
Well, we went digging into forums, YouTube videos, and culinary corners of the internet… and guess what?
That odd little feature has a purpose—and it’s more useful than you think.
The Real Purpose of the Toothed Jaws
Contrary to popular confusion, that notched, toothy section isn’t meant for cutting—it’s designed for crushing, gripping, and holding things in place while you work.
Here’s what it’s actually good for:
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