I LOVE this sickle. I chose it because I was clearing vines and I wanted a tool with a hook on the end to grab, pull, and cut. This doesn't quite have a hook, but I went from clearing square feet to square yards, so it does the job. Good grippy handle, good weight and balance. My Only complaint is that it has to be sharpened often, and that's understandable given the way I use this sickle (I will pretty much cut anything in my way) and because it's carbon steel. It is also oddly fun and gratifying to use.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]