Scythes & Sickles

Trim Your Garden or Yard Using Scythes and Sickles

A scythe tool or hand sickle can be useful items for pruning, trimming, or otherwise keeping your lawn, garden, or field in the shape that you want it. You will find a wide selection of inexpensive scythes for sale on eBay in a range of designs or styles you might like. Understanding some of the features you can choose for a sickle grass cutter will help you find the models that work for you.

A scythe or a hand sickle can help you perform similar tasks, but their designs mean they are useful for different intended purposes. In most cases, a sickle is meant for closer work than a scythe. If you need to trim or prune a large area quickly, a scythe for sale might be a good choice for your needs. The longer bodies on scythes can also help you reach higher places that you need to trim. If you are working with shorter shrubbery or closer, more precise angles, a hand sickle tool might be what you need. Both types of products have various strengths, and you may wish to purchase a set that includes a sickle and a scythe to meet all of your needs. Each type of tool comes in various sizes you might want. You can see the manufacturer site for details.

Once you know what kinds of contemporary or antique scythes and sickles you can get at reasonable prices on eBay, you can take a look at the materials that work for you. You can get different materials for both the handles and blades of these tools. Here are just a few of the options you can choose for each part:

• Handles - The handles on scythes and sickle grass cutters are usually made from various woods and sanded down to a smooth texture. These handles are rounded for ergonomic comfort, and you can choose the size of handle that fits your hand.
• Blades - The blades on sickle tools and vintage scythes you find will usually have either stainless or carbon steel. Stainless steel should keep its edge throughout many uses, and carbon steel is intended to be easy to sharpen.

You can get new and preowned tools for sale at low-cost prices on eBay. If you are after a vintage sickle or an antique scythe, browsing through the used section may yield some good results. It's also a nice way to get a set of tools at a price that matches your budget.