The “small round hole” on the nail clipper has special and powerful uses!!

Common Myths About the Hole (Debunked)

Let me clear up a few misconceptions I’ve seen online.

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.”

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:

Examine the blades. Which one is misaligned? (Look from the side. One blade should sit exactly on top of the other. If one is higher, that’s the misaligned one.)

Insert the tip of another clipper (or your tool) into the hole of the misaligned clipper.

Gently apply pressure in the opposite direction of the misalignment. For example, if the top blade is bent upward, push down.

Make small adjustments. Bend a little, then test. Repeat until the blades align.

Clean the clipper with rubbing alcohol after adjusting.

When to replace instead of fix: If the blade is bent severely, cracked, or if the pivot pin is loose, replace the clipper. A poorly repaired clipper can cut unevenly or injure you.

How to Clean Your Nail Clipper (Using the Hole)

The hole can help with cleaning, but here’s the full method.

What You’ll Need:

Rubbing alcohol (70% or higher)

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 Toothpick or paperclip

Small brush (an old toothbrush works)