Fixing device you can't see the point of? (6,3)
I believe the answer is:
safety pin
'fixing device' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
I can't explain the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for safety pin that I've seen before include "This should not be removed" , "Grenade release mechanism" , "Fastening device with protective catch" , "Metal fastener" , "Simple fastener" .)