Help ID this antique tool, please!

[teamcake2006]

The outward facing edge is the sharp edge.  Seems reversed and at an odd angle for a sickle/scythe.

The outward facing edge is the sharp edge.  Seems reversed and at an odd angle for a sickle/scythe.

[teamcake2006]

Thank you all for your help and information!  I'll pass them along to my Dad.

I forgot to post measurements, as you guys noticed, sorry!  The handle is approximately 12.5" and the blade is about 13.5".

The links and photos are all really interesting... thank you!

[tryno2]

teamcake, it could be a hay knife.  I sell two different types when I can get them.  The one that resembles usually has a blade close to 18 inch and the handle is angled differently.   I'm thinking that one may have been used more for cutting corn stalks after the harvest.  Either way it's a nice item.