Sickle

Description
This weapon is like a farmer's sickle commonly used to harvest grains. However it has been strengthened for use as as weapon. It is commonly favored by Druids and any peasant who wants to carry a weapon yet have the chance to remain inconspicuous.

Weaponology
Combat sickles evolved from the working tool. Very common in farming communities, the inconspicuous nature of the weapon makes it an ideal choice for those areas where peasants are forbidden to own weapons or for those wishing to remain unnoticed. Its small size and light weight make the weapon is finnessable but also limit the damage dealt. Over the years, several design improvements have been made. Note the change to the shape and length of the blade to facilitate combat, as well as the addition of improved forging techniques such as blade fullers to strengthen the blade and prevent breakage. As usual, the type of metal the weapon varients are forged from can be a big clue that you are seeing a weapon and not a working tool.

Realmslore
Sickles are in common use throughout Faerun, Kara-Tur, and Zakhara though regional names vary almost as much as the basic design.