Ever paid close really attention to your nail clipper and noticed that tiniest hole on one of its handles? You likely have, but you may not have given it much thought. I mean, it is just a little feature that probably doesn’t matter much, right? As it happens, that tiny hole isn’t a stray bit of design, but actually does something!
Here’s what that small, round hole is actually for:
So, what is the story behind that hole? Well it’s for something surprisingly simple: It’s there to allow you to connect your nail clipper to a keychain, lanyard or small metal ring. This way, you’ll always be able to find your nail clipper and you won’t lose it. And if you’ve ever frantically searched for your nail clipper in a drawer or bathroom cabinet, you’ll understand the convenience it offers!
Imagine your nail clipper, conveniently located near your keys or hanging from a hook at arms length. That’s because of that little hole.
Nail Clipper with the Hole
It’s easy to attach your nail clipper to a keychain via that tiny hole, and it takes about a minute. Here’s how you can do it:
A Small Key Ring: Surely you have a key ring lying around with a little metal ring you can open. You’ll need one that’s narrow enough to fit through the hole in the clipper.
Pass the Ring Through the Hole: Slowly untwist the ring and thread it through the hole of the clippers. The hole is a perfect fit for a standard key ring.
Easy to Put on Keychain: Just loop the ring through and you can easily clip this mini nail clipper to your key chain or you can hang them in your bathroom. Convenient, right? The only difference here is that now it’s portable, and can go anywhere with you! Comfy on the go. All while keeping nail clipper within reach and you never have to ask “Where the heck did I put my nail clipper?” dilemma.
Other Useful Utilizations for the Small Round Hole
In addition to storing your nail clipper on a keychain, there are several other really good and trust me, practical purposes for that little circular hole. Here are some creative solutions you might not have considered:
Hang It for Easy Access
If you’re the type of person who’s good at losing small items, hang your nail clipper on a tiny hook through the hole. Whether it’s on your bathroom counter, by your sink or tucked away in a drawer, this is an ideal way to keep it by your side and easy to find.
Use for Extra Leverage
Slipping a finger or pinky through the hole can help stabilize the clipper, for some, particularly if the clipper feels too small or too slippery in their hands. It is not officially an official use, but if it works, why not?
Group Clippers Together
You can also stick small clippers together by a small ring if you have two different ones for fingernails & toenails (or when you have clippers in different sizes). This ways, they’re concentrated and you won’t jumble them together.
Why Nail Clippers Were Designed This Way
The original nail clipper that we know was invented in the late 19th century, and has undergone a number of design updates to evolve into the modern tool we use today. Most cheapo clippers, however, have been doing this with that little round hole. Why? It’s not really about the enhanced durability, though, it’s more that it’s an easy, productive approach to portable play. The hole enables the clipper to be kept on a keychain or lanyard, a potent sign of functionality in an era before household bathrooms were widespread and people took their grooming implements with them, like wallets or handkerchiefs.
Nail Clippers
Nail clippers are one of those things we barely give a second thought. But when you start looking, it’s hard to miss how much range you have to choose. Some clippers are equipped with nail files, and others come with bottle openers or small knives when included in a multi-tool.
It’s a tiny thing, the nail clipper, but believe it or not, you can’t do much better than this in the design and versatility department. The hole in the handle is just a tiny detail that makes it that much more useful. Grandpa was quite impressed when I explained to him all of this.
Many of us may not have given much thought to that small round hole on the nail clipper, which is understandable, because come on it’s just a nail clipper. But as with so much in life, the little things can end up mattering a lot.
