Scythe

device · 500 BC · Ancient world

A long curved blade for mowing.

What it is made of

Scythe blade — has part. A long curved blade.
Scythe snath — has part. A long handle.
Scythe hand grip — has part. A crosswise handle for gripping.

Principles and materials it uses

Steel — is made of. A steel blade.
Iron — is made of. Scythes appeared with iron.

History: what it evolved from and what it influenced

Sickle — evolved from. Mowing while standing, with a long snath.
Lawn mower — evolved into. The mechanization of mowing.

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