This two-handed tool is a hay knife, made of cast iron with two wooden grips. It has a serrated, single cutting edge with eight serrations. Hay knives were used for cutting a haystack in two for sale or use. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
2018.018.104 [Knife, Hay]
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