falci
Falci is the Italian plural form of falce, a term for hand-held agricultural cutting tools with a curved blade. The word derives from Latin falx, falcis, meaning a curved blade used for mowing and reaping. In common usage falci refers to the family of tools used to cut vegetation, including both the shorter sickle and the longer, two-handed scythe, depending on blade and handle length.
Falci come in different forms designed for manual cutting of grasses, cereals, and other crops. The sickle
Historically, falci have been central to harvest and haymaking across many cultures, with usage dating back
Maintenance and safety are important for falci. The blade should be kept sharp and lightly oiled to