Rather than simply slicing through the food, the teeth help stabilize it between the blades.
2. They Can Be Useful for Cutting Poultry
Kitchen shears are often designed specifically for tasks that are difficult with a conventional knife.
The serrated section can help grip skin, meat, and connective tissue, while the strong blades provide leverage for cutting through smaller bones and joints.
However, the exact capability depends on the particular scissors. Not every pair of kitchen shears is designed to cut through bones.
If the manufacturer does not specify that the scissors are suitable for poultry or bone cutting, it is better not to force them.
3. The Teeth Aren't Meant to Be Sharp Like a Saw
At first glance, the metal ridges can look like tiny saw blades.