A sickle is a curved, hand-held agricultural tool typically used for harvesting cereal crops or cutting grass for hay. The inside of the curve is the cutting edge, and is serrated. The farm-hand swings the blade against the base of the crop, cutting through the stems with a sawing action.
What is a sickle and what is it used for?
This curved iron blade was an agricultural tool, used for reaping cereal crops at harvest time. The handle was probably made of wood or bone which did not survive in the peat.
How is sickle made?
- a sickle is made up of iron because it is very hard metal.
- the sheets are also made up of iron because of its strenghth.
- a screwdriver is made up of metal and its handle is made up of non metal.
- tongs are made of e metal and its handle is made up of non metal.
