Why Does Your Nail Clipper Have a Tiny Hole? The Surprising Reason Behind It

small amount of pressure from your fingertip to generate enough force to cut through a nail.

In other words, the nail clipper is a compact example of basic mechanical engineering.

And that small hole is part of this carefully designed structure.

So What Is the Tiny Hole For?
On many conventional nail clippers, the small hole is associated with the lever attachment or pivot area.

The lever needs to be connected to the clipper body in a way that allows it to move while remaining securely attached.

The small opening

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