What the small hole is actually for
🔑 1️⃣ Keychain attachment
This is the main intended purpose.
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Slip on a key ring or chain
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Keeps clippers handy for travel, bags, or cars
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Prevents losing them (because nail clippers vanish mysteriously)
🧼 2️⃣ Hygiene & drying
When clipped onto a ring or hook:
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Air circulates better
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Moisture dries faster
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Less rust and bacteria buildup
Subtle, but smart.
🧵 3️⃣ Leverage for tough nails (hidden hack)
You can:
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Thread a thin wire, paperclip, or pin through the hole
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Use it as a handle extension for extra grip
Great for thick toenails or stiff clippers.
🧳 4️⃣ Travel compliance & storage
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Makes clippers easier to secure in toiletry kits
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Prevents them from floating loose (and poking holes in bags)
What it’s NOT for
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Not a nail cleaner
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Not a safety feature
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Not a manufacturing flaw
Just clever, low-key design.
Fun detail
The hole also helps during manufacturing and polishing, allowing clippers to be hung and evenly finished—but the user-facing purpose is the keychain.
Once you know this, you’ll never unsee it 😌
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