Burgon and Ball - Carbon Steel Sickle Ideal for pruning fibrous material. The tough serrations on the high-carbon steel blade bite into and cut cleanly through stems, branches, roots and even difficult, fibrous material such as phormium strops. Overall length 36cm. Forged from high carbon steel for durability and edge retention, with hardwood handle. Supplied with blade protection sleeve. A quality gardening accessory made by Burgon and Ball of Sheffield England