Sickles can be a deadly weapon, even more so than hammers, but they require much more skill, and are subject to being deflected by brute force. Hammers are pretty straightforward.
Can’t win with a hammer? Get a bigger hammer.
15 posted on 10/31/2022 2:11:41 PM PDT by alloysteel
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