In the video, a person is seen using a knife to cut open a cardboard box. The person starts by cutting along the edge of the box and then proceeds to open it up. The box appears to be made of sturdy cardboard and is sealed with tape. The person's hands are visible as they work on the box, and the knife is used to cut through the tape and cardboard. The video provides a close-up view of the cutting process, showing the person's hands and the knife in detail. The background is not clearly visible, but it appears to be an indoor setting.