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3. Break Poultry Bones

• Only with heavy-duty poultry shears!
• How: Grip chicken wing/thigh bone in notch; snap with controlled pressure
• Safety: Never use lightweight scissors—risk of blade damage or injury

4. Crack Seafood Shells:

4. Crack Seafood Shells

• Works for: Crab legs, lobster claws, shrimp shells
• How: Position shell in notch; squeeze gently to fracture without shredding meat

5. Cut Tough Packaging

• Use case: Plastic clamshells, vacuum-sealed bags, juice box straws
• How: Grip slippery edge in notch; cut with blades as usual—no slippage!