Mysterious object

[Ferguson]

Originally Posted by Kubur

I think its an Afghan lohar thing or related...

That is the first thing I thought. Wondered if it was a knife for gathering rice or some other agricultural product. The decoration Is a mystery if it is agricultural. Maybe for a harvest celebration?

Steve

[Kubur]

The first lohar were agricultural tools, there is one in Dimitry's book.
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=25678

Kubur

[motan]

Sorry guys, but this is not a sickle. It just wouldn't work. Sickles are thin and usually serrated and more curved. This is a thick and almost straight. Because it has an almost triangular cross-section, it is logical to assume it was used for perforating something. But what??

[Richard G]

I'm not giving up that easily! Whilst agreeing it probably does not fit the definition of a sickle if the definition includes a curved blade, I still think it is most probably a harvesting knife of some sort. With a sharp inside edge I think you could quite easily tackle asparagus, lettuce and similar market garden type crops.
Regards
Richard

[kronckew]

Antique reaping hook, note the decorative line carvings and the starburst washer under the bolster rivet, etc.

[David]

At this point can we all agree that this interesting and mysterious item is NOT a weapon? I think it should be moved to the miscellaneous section.

[kronckew]

Yes. Farm tool.