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This section provides an overview for sickles as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 5 sickle manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked sickle companies as of December, 2024: 1.LIYANG JIUZHOU TOOL.,LTD, 2.Unison Engg. Industries, 3.Ved Enterprise.
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Sickle is an agricultural tool used for cutting grass and harvesting grain.
The blade is thick and sturdy, and the thick handle makes it easy to grip with force. Sickles have a strong impression of being used for weeding, but they were originally made as a tool for harvesting crops.
Sickles specialized for harvesting specific crops, such as a sickle for harvesting asparagus, are also sold today.
Sickles are used for cutting grass and twigs in agriculture and yard work. It is useful not only for ordinary grass cutting but also for tending wooded areas and bamboo groves.
In addition, it can be used in a variety of situations, such as when removing weeds from the soil by their roots, and for harvesting rice, wheat, and other crops. In outdoor activities such as camping, it is sometimes used in place of a knife.
1. Ideal for Work in Small Spaces
Even today, when mechanization of agricultural work such as tractors has advanced, sickles are still used in a wide range of fields, such as in narrow spaces where it is difficult to work with machines and in home vegetable gardens.
In harvesting crops and mowing grass, it is possible to work efficiently by using the right sickle for the right purpose. Even in situations where you may not feel the need for a sickle, such as when tending to a garden, a weed-cutting sickle can help you finish your daily weeding work in a much shorter time.
2. Long Use with Proper Maintenance
Sickles become less sharp with use, so maintenance such as occasional polishing is essential. However, with proper maintenance, there is no need to replace the sickle, and the same sickle can be used for a long time, making it economical.
While sickles are convenient, they can also cause injuries depending on how they are used. In addition to using it correctly according to its type, please wear clothing that exposes as little skin as possible and gloves on your hands when using it.
It is also important to keep them out of the reach of small children and other children.
The grass sickle is suitable for cutting soft grass. Because it is light, it is easy to handle with one hand and has the advantage that it does not tire easily even after long hours of work. This is the most common type of sickle among a wide variety of types.
It is distinguished from thin sickles and medium-thick sickles by the thickness of the blade, and there is also a crescent-shaped sickle with a crescent-shaped blade.
The sickle is characterized by the blade being at an angle nearly perpendicular to the handle. It is used when you want to remove the roots of plants from the soil. Weeding by hand is time-consuming, but with the use of a weed whacker, it is possible to proceed with the work with light force.
The disadvantage is that the blade wears out quickly because of friction caused by the blade's contact with the soil during use. However, it can be used for a long time through regular sharpening, applying rust inhibitors, and other maintenance.
The saw sickle is characterized by its jagged and uneven blade like a saw. It is used for harvesting rice, wheat, and other grains. It is especially suitable for harvesting work at the edge of fields where it is difficult to work with a tractor. It is also suitable for mowing hard-stemmed grass, as it can be mowed with light force.
However, since the blade is serrated, it cannot be sharpened with an ordinary whetstone. It can be sharpened with a file for serrated blades to regain its sharpness, but this is more time-consuming than sharpening with a whetstone.
The Twisting sickle is characterized by its twisted handle. It can cut grass as if it is scraping the surface of the soil. The usage scenario is almost the same as that of the Grass Cutting sickle.
The wooden sickle is characterized by its suitability for mowing hard plants such as silver grass and reeds. Its thick and heavy handle makes it easy to grip with force, and it can also be used for garden tree maintenance.
The long-handled brushcutter sickle is also called a forestry sickle and is characterized by its long handle. The length of the handle of a sickle is generally 40 cm to 50 cm, but with the long-handled brushcutter sickle, the handle length is around 1 m, so it is possible to work while standing.
It is possible to proceed with the work with less effort than when mowing grass while squatting. It is also convenient because tall plants such as silver grass can be mowed at once.
It is important to select the appropriate type of sickle for the situation in which it will be used. A thin blade is appropriate for weeding soft weeds, while a thick blade is appropriate for thicker plants. Using different types of sickles depending on the plants to be mowed will minimize the stress on the blade edge. It also makes it easier to maintain the sharpness of the blade and reduces friction between the blade tip and the plant, which makes it possible to work more efficiently.
The properties of sickles vary depending on the material. Specifically, they are classified into the following categories: all-steel, which is relatively inexpensive, steel with good cutting ability, and stainless steel, which is stain- and rust-resistant. Since the characteristics and required maintenance differ depending on the material, it is important to check in advance.
When using a sickle, hold the handle of the sickle with one hand and the plant to be cut with the other hand. Once the cutting edge is placed on the plant, pull it toward you to cut the plant.
If the sickle has lost its sharpness, grinding it with a whetstone or similar tool will restore its sharpness. Also, if the sickle becomes rusty, rust can be removed by applying a rust remover solution to the rusted area.
Appropriate care will not only keep the sickle sharp but also reduce the level of physical and mental fatigue involved in the work.
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Ved Enterprise, established in 2002 and situated in Rajkot, Gujarat, India, operates as a manufacturer and exporter of garden tools and agricultural implements. Its offerings encompass an array of products including garden tools like spades, forks, hoes, and rakes, as well as agricultural implements like cultivators, seed drills, and threshers. Additionally, the company provides sprayers for the controlled application of liquids such as pesticides and fertilizers, along with lawn mowers for precise grass trimming and brush cutters for efficient vegetation management. These products collectively serve to enhance the maintenance and productivity of gardens and farms for effective and sustainable agricultural practices.
LIYANG JIUZHOU TOOL, LTD, established in 1990 and based in the Yangtze River Delta, China, is a manufacturer and exporter of sugarcane knives, sickles and daggers. The company also produces knives and other hand tools supplied to households, commercial and gardeners. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification in maintaining the quality of tools. The company's production line uses laser-integrated cutting technology and a high-precision plane polishing machine to produce gardening and farm tools.
YOUYOU established in 1989 and based in Hebei, China, is a manufacturer of nail & screw and wire and machete. The company also has domestic wire drawing, heat treatment, surface treatment and environmental protection equipment that meet environmental protection standards. The products supplied are common wire nails, chipboard screws, stainless steel wire and sugar cane machete to countries such as Europe, Africa, America and the Middle East. The company holds ISO 9001 quality management certification and SGS certification.
Unison Engg. Industries is a manufacturer and supplier of tool kits, garden & digging tools, and mowers founded in 1960 and based in Punjab, India. The company’s production line is categorized into garden tools, spike sprinklers, brush cutters, lawn weeders & mowers and pipe stands intended for use in gardens, farms, and plantations. Its garden tool segment comprises grass shears, kinu cutters, budding knives, digging spades, and bill hooks. The company also offers various lawn mowers including motorized, electric, hand, tractor, & engine driven, and push-type manual lawn mowers in size 12, 14, 16, and 18 inches.
Jay Shree Dies & Components, established in 1980 and based in Gujarat, India, is a manufacturer and supplier of hi-tech agricultural tools and equipment. The company produces self-sharpening sickles, bahco pruning tools, sugarcane-cutting knives and fruit pluckers. The company also manufactures sheet metal press components, precision machining jobs and assemblies. Various industries that use the company's products are agriculture, municipal corporations, defence sector and construction sites. The company has a manufacturing unit with machinery and advanced technology to fabricate agricultural hand tools.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LIYANG JIUZHOU TOOL.,LTD |
39.5%
|
| 2 | Unison Engg. Industries |
18.4%
|
| 3 | YOUYOU |
18.4%
|
| 4 | Ved Enterprise |
15.8%
|
| 5 | Jay Shree Dies & Components |
7.9%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the sickle page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
India
|
3 | 100.0% |
