A: Not at all. This feature is intentionally forged into the metal (or heavily reinforced plastic) of the shears. It is designed to withstand significant pressure. Just don’t use it to pry open metal cans or bend thick wire, as that could misalign the main blades.
Q: Why do some cheap scissors have this notch but it breaks immediately?
A: On very low-quality scissors, the notch might just be molded plastic that isn’t structurally supported. If you use it for heavy gripping, it will snap. For tasks like opening jars
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