A billhook or bill hook[a] is a versatile cutting tool used widely in agriculture and forestry for cutting woody material such as shrubs, small trees and branches. It is distinct from the sickle. It was …

A billhook is a versatile medieval tool that serves both agricultural and warfare purposes. It is characterized by its hooked blade and long handle, making it ideal for tasks such as pruning, …

The Billhook Machete is an ancient agricultural cutting tool with a curved blade meant for chopping around objects, such as tree trunks, and for “snedding,” which is the process of …

Feb 3, 2024 · A billhook or bill hook, also called a pruning knife or spar hook, is a versatile cutting tool used widely in agriculture and forestry for cutting woody material such as shrubs, small …

Mar 10, 2025 · Whereas a sickle is used to cut grass, rough vegetation, and the cereal harvest, the billhook is used to cut wood, usually green wood, up to a few inches in diameter.

Sep 21, 2025 · Noun: A tool with a curved blade on a long handle, primarily used in agriculture and forestry for cutting woody material such as branches and roots. Historically, it has also …

Other names for the bill hook include reaping hook, bagging hook, billhook, sheaf hook, coa, and trimming hook. Another variation on the single bladed bill hook is the double-bladed bill hook …

Jan 2, 2022 · A billhook is a versatile cutting tool with a curved blade, primarily used in agriculture and forestry for tasks like pruning, hedging, and clearing brush. Its design allows for precise …

Typically used to harvest small diameter rods and poles from coppiced stools such as hazel and willow. A billhook is normally used single handed allowing the other hand to lay down the piece …

With its distinctive wide, hooked blade, the billhook has remained relatively unchanged for at least 3,000 years. Throughout the centuries, it has been used to cut brush, prune vineyards, and …