No. You cannot sharpen nail clipper blades with the hole. (You can sharpen them by cutting through fine-grit sandpaper or aluminum foil—but that’s a different trick.)
Myth #3: “It’s for removing hangnails.”
No. The hole is too small and the edges are not sharp. Use cuticle nippers or small scissors.
Myth #4: “It’s for gripping the clipper with your finger.”
No. The hole is too small for most fingers. Some very small clippers (for babies or pets) have larger holes for this purpose, but standard adult clippers do not.
Myth #5: “It’s just a manufacturing leftover.”
Partially true. Some manufacturing processes leave a small hole from the stamping or casting process. But on most quality clippers, the hole is intentionally designed and finished.
How to Use the Hole to Extend Your Clipper’s Life
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Let me give you practical, step-by-step instructions for the most useful application: fixing misaligned blades.
What You’ll Need:
Your misaligned nail clipper EducationalResources
Another nail clipper (or a small screwdriver, paperclip, or sturdy pin)
Steps:
