Olen Grim Reaper Scythe Prop, 33 in Black Skull, Detachable

What makes this grim reaper scythe different?

The skull. This grim reaper scythe has a sculpted skull at the top where the curved blade meets the handle, giving the prop a skeleton-themed look the other blade-only styles don't have. It measures 33 in (84 cm) long with a 14 in (36 cm) wide head, and the black-and-silver finish is aged to look weathered. The handle is textured to match the gothic styling.

It is lightweight plastic and splits into four screw-together sections, so you assemble it at the venue rather than carrying a 33 in prop the whole way.

Is a 33-inch scythe tall enough for an adult?

It is a handheld size. On most adults 33 in reaches about hip height with the end on the floor, so the classic pose is holding it upright at your side with the skull and blade near shoulder level. On a child about 4 ft (122 cm) tall it comes up to around the chest.

If you searched for a 60 in scythe, this one is a little over half that length. It suits costumes where the scythe is carried and posed with, not planted like a tall walking staff.

How does it compare with our other scythes?

The two 33 in skull scythes are close in size, so choose by finish: this one leans black-and-silver, the Azude version silver-gray. See the grim reaper costume guide for more on matching a scythe to the rest of the outfit.

How to assemble it

Line up the threads and screw the four sections together by hand; no tools are needed, and it takes well under a minute. Check each joint once more before photos. To pack it, unscrew in reverse and keep the sections together in one bag.

Styling ideas

• Classic reaper: a black hooded robe, black gloves and a dark face paint or mask.
• Skeleton reaper: skeleton face paint or gloves that echo the sculpted skull.
• Haunted display: after the party, stand it in a corner draped with a stretch spider web.

Use notes

The blade is molded plastic and its edges are not sharp, but it is still a prop for posing and display. Keep swinging and play fighting out of it, especially in crowded rooms. Kids can carry it with an adult nearby.

Bringing it to a school event, haunted attraction or convention? Prop policies vary, so check ahead with our notes on convention and school prop rules.

When to choose a different scythe

• For a smaller, kid-focused scythe with a glow effect, the 28.5 in green glow-in-the-dark scythe fits better.
• If you need a floor-length scythe taller than your head, look for a longer prop.