Straight Knife




Garment & Textile · Cutting

Straight Knife

Hand-held reciprocating knife for cutting fabric stacks.

Category: Cutting Origin: Global Era: Modern
Pronunciation: 🇺🇸 US/streɪt naɪf/ 🇬🇧 UK/streɪt naɪf/

Definition

Hand-held reciprocating knife for cutting fabric stacks.

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.

Related Terms

Band Knife, Rotary Cutter

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