Abstract: A band saw comprises a band saw blade that is moved along a running direction against which a sawing material is guided in a feed direction. The band saw further includes a guide mechanism for the band saw blade comprising a plurality of magnet guide elements that are adjustable in their force for exerting a force on the band saw blade to influence its position in space. The magnet guide elements are positioned upstream and downstream of the sawing material and have at least two magnets one beside the other, as viewed along the running direction.