About this objectThis tool was developed from the Sickle by lengthening the blade and adapting the handle in such a way that both hands of the
operator may be used. The large size of the blade increases the rate of work,
while the long handle is less fatiguing for the operator who may stand up without trouble and relax easily. It is used for cutting Grass, Cerial and Forage crops. In snow country where the snow settles and hangs on, with the ice, the dampness of the soil along with the weight of the ice, landslides are produced. In this country the Sythe has been used for many years. Heavy machinery of course cannot operate under such damp conditions as it would produce the problems that the Sythe is used to prevent.
Use of and the development of these tools may be traced back to 2000 B.C.
Sickle and Sythe are still used for small areas of crops and when sharpened with the "Whetstone" may be used for cutting playing greens, both should be "as sharp as a Razor''.
From the original Viv Kable catalogue exhibit register.
