Traditional Hand Sickle - Serrated Picking Knife - 150mm Carbon Steel Blade - Wood Handle

Traditional Hand Sickle - Serrated Picking Knife - 150mm Carbon Steel Blade - Wood Handle

The Traditional Hand Sickle is an essential tool for detailed harvesting and precision trimming in the garden. Featuring a sharply serrated curved picking knife edge, it is highly effective at cleanly slicing through soft stems and tough, fibrous runners with minimal effort. The 150mm blade is constructed from robust carbon steel, ensuring lasting strength and superior edge retention for continuous garden use.

Complementing the high-performance blade is a classic 200mm wooden handle, providing an ergonomic grip and excellent control for repetitive tasks. While it is a versatile tool for harvesting various vegetables and grains, it is particularly favoured by growers for efficiently cutting back strawberry runners. This process prevents overgrowth and diverts energy back to the parent plant, encouraging a more robust harvest and healthier growth cycles.

IMPORTANT REGULATORY NOTICE (VICTORIA):

Under the Control of Weapons Regulations 2021 and updated 2025 bladed tool restrictions, sale of this item to Victorian customers is strictly limited to genuine agricultural or horticultural purposes. To process an order for delivery to Victoria, we require:

• Verification of a valid Agricultural ABN.
• Proof of identity and business details.
• Confirmation that the tool is for legitimate, productive primary production or professional gardening use.

For further advice, please consult Victoria Police.

Best For: Gardeners, small-scale farmers, and home growers needing a precise, serrated cutting tool for harvesting crops and managing strawberry beds.

Key Features:

• Serrated Curved Blade: The specialised serrated edge provides a superior "bite," making quick work of tough plant material and runners.
• 150mm Carbon Steel: High-strength steel construction designed for durability and reliable performance in demanding garden environments.
• Classic Wood Handle: The 200mm timber handle offers a comfortable, natural grip that helps reduce hand fatigue during long harvesting sessions.
• Precision Horticulture Tool: Engineered for tasks that require more finesse than a standard scythe, ideal for working in dense garden beds.
• Multi-Functional Design: A versatile addition to any tool shed, suitable for both harvesting produce and performing essential pruning.

Specifications:

• Type: Hand Sickle / Serrated Picking Knife
• Blade Length: 150 mm
• Blade Material: Carbon Steel (Serrated & Curved)
• Handle Length: 200 mm
• Handle Material: Natural Wood
• Primary Usage: Harvesting and Maintenance of Strawberry Runners

Ideal For:

• Strawberry Bed Management: Efficiently thinning and removing runners to maintain plant health and fruit size.
• Crop Harvesting: Cleanly cutting leafy greens, herbs, and small grain stalks.
• Detail Pruning: Trimming back groundcover and managing overgrowth around delicate plants.
• Weed Control: Slicing through small weeds and grass at the base in established garden beds.

Maintenance Tip: Carbon steel is highly durable but can be prone to surface oxidation. After each use, wipe the blade clean of sap and moisture, and apply a thin layer of mineral oil or protective lubricant before storage.