As the original text points out, this turns the clipper into “something you always have with you rather than something you occasionally search for.” Unlike the flimsy beaded chains that often come with cheap travel kits, the solid hole in the metal body won’t snap or break. This is incredibly helpful for people who travel often or work in offices where a jagged nail or a loose thread can become a distracting annoyance.
Practical Help for Small Tasks
Beyond just carrying the tool, that little hole can actually help you finish small DIY projects. It acts as a point of leverage for bending thin materials. If you have a piece of craft wire or a thin metal lead that is too stiff for your fingers, you can feed it through the hole and use the body of the clipper to bend it with precision.