What’s That Small Round Hole on Your Nail Clipper For? The Surprisingly Clever Purpose

Have you ever looked closely at a nail clipper and noticed the tiny round hole near the end?

Most people use nail clippers regularly without ever wondering about that little opening. It can look like a random detail, but on many traditional nail clippers, it has a simple and practical purpose.

The Main Purpose: Carrying and Hanging

On many standard nail clippers, the small hole is an attachment point. A small key ring, chain, lanyard, or hook can be passed through it.

This makes the clipper easier to:

• Attach to a keychain
• Keep inside a grooming kit
• Hang from a hook
• Secure while traveling
• Prevent from getting lost in a drawer or bag

Some nail-clipper designs and patents specifically describe an opening intended to receive a key ring. (grandmabites)