Ceremonial Sickle

[David]

Originally Posted by Emanuel

Very odd cutouts in the blade though. An unnecessary waste of material I think. This could be a more modern embellishment...

It is obviously not a practical blade. The cutouts may will hold a symbolic meaning and purpose. Not really a waste of materials as i would image that a smith would not throw iron away rather than reforge it.
I don't think these cutouts were added later. It seems the original design to me.