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SICKLE BLADE Neolithic lake dwelling people were using sickle blades to cut plants such as wheat. A specific type of wheat known as "lake-dwelling wheat" (Triticum durum/turgidum) had spread throughout the Alpine region by around 5500 B.C. Sickle blades were hafted onto handles. Several of the handles that have been found were made of beech wood. The blades were held in place with pine pitch. Notice the use wear polish on the edge of the blade. This blade measures 2 1/2 inches (6.3 cm) long.
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