Why Does a Stapler Have Two Different Indentations On the Plate?

We’ve probably all used a stapler to fasten papers together, but did you ever stop and wonder why there are usually two sets of indentations on the metal plate where the staple is bent? Well, each of those indentations has a specific purpose.

That small metal plate where you place the paper is known as either a “strike plate,” “crimp area,” or “anvil.”…