Myth #1: “It’s for catching nail clippings.”
No. Nail clippings fly everywhere. The hole is far too small to catch them. Use a piece of tape or clip over a trash can. Metals& Mining
Myth #2: “It’s for sharpening the blades.”
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.”
