A Santhal blade is a section of a semilunar item that belongs to an indigenous agricultural community of West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha states of India. The Santhals are using the tool for carrying out various agricultural activities: clearing land, harvesting crops, and cutting vegetation. Having two major parts, namely the integrated iron blade and the wooden handle, this tool is widely accepted among the masses. The shape of the blade is semilunar that has concave cutting edge like the crescent moon making it quite effective for cutting the weeds and the crops. The curve of the blade helps make the cutting operations easier while giving the user a sweeping arm motion, decreasing effort in clearing or harvesting crops such as rice, maize, and vegetables. Besides securing them in a stable manner, a long tang of the blade is fitting into a wooden handle.
The handle is made out of local wood usually chosen for strength and durability. Tang is fitted snugly into the handle to provide a firm grip and enables the user to wield the tool precisely. The shape and design of this implement without a doubt fit the agricultural needs of the Santhal tribe, making it an indispensable tool in daily farm activities for this tribe-the Santhals. This semilunar-shaped blade tells of the equal belongingness of the Santhal tribe to their spatial environment and resourcefulness in using all raw materials available in the locality to fashion tools that substantiate their sustenance and livelihood.