Garment & Textile · Cutting

Straight Knife

Hand-held reciprocating knife for cutting fabric stacks.

Origin

Global

Era

Modern

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Industrialist View

Common in small-to-medium factories. Eastman, Kuris brand.

Tailor & Garment-Worker View

Operator pushes the knife along marker lines. Best on straight and gentle curves.

Construction & Use

4–12" blade length.

Dictionary Entry

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