ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Band knife

A band knife is like a big, sharp, electric bread knife that can cut through thick layers of fabric in a straight line, like a very long and thin saw. It's often used in factories to cut out patterns for clothes, furniture, and other fabric products. The blade of the band knife is a long, thin band made of metal with sharp teeth on one edge. It moves around in a continuous loop, like a conveyor belt or a roller coaster track. The fabric is fed through the blade using a flat table and a motorized conveyor belt, and the blade slices right through it, leaving clean edges and precise shapes. The band knife is a really important tool for making sure the fabric pieces are cut accurately and quickly, which helps factories produce high-quality products efficiently.