| 摘要 |
A scythe which comprises an elongated blade 7 having forward and rearward ends and sharpened opposed side edges 9, the blade being connected to a handle 1 by a frame which has an open structure minimising resistance to movement of the scythe when swinging it through herbage in a cutting direction. The blade is upwardly curved in the forward and rearward direction so that the forward and rearward ends of the blade are lifted from the ground in use. The upward curve of the forward and rearward ends of the blade helps to reduce any tendency for the blade to be clogged when swung through different types of herbage and assists the user to vary the angle of attack. An arm support may be mounted to the handle by way of adjustable means. The frame may comprise at least two struts 5a, 5b which may have sharpened or tapered edges in the cutting direction of the blade. |
