The Medieval Scythe
A long-handled scythe enabled the corn to be cut while the worker remained standing. Held with both hands the crop was reaped by a slicing action. The scythe was mainly used for cutting grass and harvesting barley and oats.
A long-handled scythe enabled the corn to be cut while the worker remained standing. Held with both hands the crop was reaped by a slicing action. The scythe was mainly used for cutting grass and harvesting barley and oats.