This is your new best friend.
How to use it:
Squeeze the handles together — the teeth grip the metal rim
Twist the scissors to break the seal
✅ Why it works: The ridges grip the lid like a mini wrench — perfect for slippery or vacuum-sealed jars.
👉 No more banging the lid or using a towel — just squeeze and twist.
2. Nut Cracker for Almonds, Walnuts & More 🥜
No nutcracker? No problem.
How to use it:
Place a walnut, almond, or pecan in the toothed groove
Pop out the nutmeat — no mess, no flying pieces
✅ Bonus: Great for cracking open lobster or crab shells too.
3. Garlic & Pepper Crusher 🧄🌶️
Need to crush garlic cloves or dried chilies for a paste?
How to use it:
Place a peeled garlic clove or dried pepper in the groove
Squeeze — the teeth smash it into a fine pulp
✅ Faster than a knife — and you don’t need a mortar and pestle.
4. Bottle Cap Gripper & Foil Cutter 🍷
Some shears even use the teeth to cut foil seals or grip bottle caps.
How to use it:
Use the edge to tear through foil on wine bottles or spice jars
Grip the edge of a stubborn bottle cap for extra leverage
✅ A tiny tool with big utility.
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