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Grim Reaper Scythes

A grim reaper scythe for a costume is a handheld plastic prop, not a full-length scythe: the four here measure 28.5 to 33.4 in assembled and screw apart into 3 or 4 pieces for carrying. The 33 in silver-gray skull scythe is the one ordered most from this search. For a child, the 28.5 in glow-in-the-dark scythe is the shortest and weighs 4.2 oz. If you want a floor-length adult scythe, none of these is one; on most adults they reach around hip height.

4 picks · ranked by what shoppers actually bought · Free shipping on orders $20+ · updated

  1. Ordered most from this search: a 33 in skull scythe in weathered silver-gray with a spiral-ridged black handle, in four screw-together parts.

  2. A 31.8 in scythe with a gold-colored 13.3 x 4.7 in blade and textured black handle, in tool-free screw sections.

  3. The kid-size pick: 28.5 in and 4.2 oz of hollow plastic, with a green head that glows faintly after strong light.

  4. At 33.4 in, the longest here: a gold skull, saw-tooth blade back and spiral-wrapped black shaft in molded plastic.

What to look for

  • Match the head to the robe: silver-gray skull (Azude), gold-colored blade (Inxens), gold skull with a saw-tooth back (Boieo) or fluorescent green (Olen). All four sit on black handles, so any of them works with a black hooded robe.
  • Size it to whoever carries it: 28.5 in suits a child, and the 31.8 to 33.4 in props suit teens and adults posing with the scythe at their side or on a shoulder.
  • Screw the sections together by hand until snug and stop, since forcing plastic threads strips them. Unscrew them again for the car ride and for storage.
  • These are plastic posing props for photos and walking around, not for swinging, and the Azude listing says so outright. Schools, haunted houses and conventions often set prop rules, so check cosplay prop rules first.
  • The green scythe has no LED; it glows faintly after time under strong light, so leave it under a bright lamp before you head out.
  • No scythe here includes a costume. Our grim reaper costume guide covers the hooded robe, gloves and a shadowed face.

Grim reaper scythe props compared

Scythe Assembled length Head Handle Parts
Azude skull scythe About 33 in (84 cm); about 33 x 14 in overall Weathered silver-gray skull and blade Black plastic with raised spiral ridges 4: head, 2 shafts, spiked end
Inxens gold blade scythe 31.8 in (81 cm) Gold-colored blade, 13.3 x 4.7 in Textured black, wrapped-grip look 4: blade, 3 handle sections
Olen glow scythe 28.5 in (72 cm), 4.2 oz Fluorescent green, faint glow after strong light Black poles 3: head, 2 poles
Boieo gold skull scythe 33.4 in (85 cm) Aged gold skull, curved blade, saw-tooth back Spiral-wrapped black shaft 4: head, 2 long shafts, short spiked end

How long a costume scythe looks on you

Held upright with its end on the ground, a 33 in prop comes to roughly hip height on an adult, and on a young child it can reach the chest or shoulder. That is why the 28.5 in scythe is the easier carry for kids, while the 31.8 to 33.4 in props are scaled for teens and adults.

All four are plastic and unscrew into parts, so you can carry them in pieces and assemble on arrival instead of walking an assembled scythe through a crowd. The Olen glow scythe is marked as a small-parts choking hazard and not for children under 3, so assemble it yourself if a toddler is around.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a full-size adult grim reaper scythe?

Not in this set. The longest pick is the Boieo scythe at 33.4 in (about 85 cm), which its listing describes as not floor length, and the Azude is about 33 in. On an adult these read as handheld props; a floor-length scythe would stand about as tall as the wearer and is much harder to carry through a party.

Which scythe suits a kid's grim reaper costume?

The Olen glow-in-the-dark scythe is the shortest at 28.5 in and weighs 4.2 oz. Its listing marks it as a small-parts choking hazard, not for children under 3, so an adult should assemble it and keep loose parts away from toddlers. The Azude and Inxens scythes are also listed for kids, at about 33 in and 31.8 in.

Does the glow-in-the-dark scythe light up?

No. It has no LED; the fluorescent green head gives a faint glow after exposure to strong light. Expect a subtle shimmer in a dim room, not a light source.

How many pieces does each scythe come in?

The Azude and Boieo scythes have four parts: a skull-and-blade head, two shafts and a spiked end piece. The Inxens is a blade plus three handle sections, and the Olen is a head plus two poles. All screw together by hand and come apart again for storage.

Is a sickle prop the same as a scythe prop?

In costume shopping the words overlap, and these props are sold under both names. Strictly, a sickle is a short one-hand blade and a scythe has a long handle; at 28.5 to 33.4 in these sit in between, long enough to read as a reaper scythe in photos.

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