SMALL/BIG Betel Nut Knife Sabit Rumput Sabit Sawit (2cm/3cm)
The SMALL/BIG Betel Nut Knife (Sabit Rumput/Sabit Sawit) is a traditional curved blade tool commonly used in Southeast Asia for harvesting betel nuts (areca nuts), palm fruits, grass, or agricultural trimming. The 2cm/3cm likely refers to the blade width or curvature size.
Key Features & Uses:
✔ Blade Type: Short, curved (sickle-shaped) for precision cutting.
✔ Sizes:
Small (2cm): For delicate tasks like betel nut harvesting or trimming small plants.
Big (3cm): For tougher jobs like cutting grass, palm fronds, or thicker vegetation.
✔ Material: Typically carbon steel (sharp, durable) with a wooden/plastic handle.
✔ Common Names:Sabit Rumput (Grass sickle in Malay/Indonesian).
Sabit Sawit (Palm sickle, used in oil palm plantations).
Betel Nut Cutter: For harvesting areca nuts (used in betel quid/paan).
Who Uses It?
Farmers: Harvesting betel nuts, coconuts, or palm fruits.
Gardeners: Trimming grass, weeds, or small branches.
2cm: Better for precision work (betel nuts, thin stems).
3cm: More efficient for thick grass/palm leaves.
If you need help choosing between the 2cm or 3cm size, consider: