Which finger should be placed in the finger grip to control the still blade when holding shears?

Which finger should be placed in the finger grip to control the still blade when holding shears?

• A. Ring
• B. Pinky
• C. Index
• D. Thumb

Answer: (A)

Stability and precise control come from letting the ring finger sit in the finger grip on the lower handle. That finger acts as a steady fulcrum against which the still (stationary) blade can be controlled as you close the shears, helping you keep cuts clean and accurate. Keeping the ring finger in the finger grip also helps maintain consistent tension and prevents the blade from shifting. The pinky isn’t intended for the grip and should stay relaxed for balance. The index finger is usually used to guide or lightly rest on the blade rather than anchor the tool, and the thumb belongs in the thumb hole to power and stabilize the grip, not in the finger grip.

Stability and precise control come from letting the ring finger sit in the finger grip on the lower handle. That finger acts as a steady fulcrum against which the still (stationary) blade can be controlled as you close the shears, helping you keep cuts clean and accurate. Keeping the ring finger in the finger grip also helps maintain consistent tension and prevents the blade from shifting. The pinky isn’t intended for the grip and should stay relaxed for balance. The index finger is usually used to guide or lightly rest on the blade rather than anchor the tool, and the thumb belongs in the thumb hole to power and stabilize the grip, not in the finger grip.