What’s the Small Round Hole on Your Nail Clipper For?

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!

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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.

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