Hand Scythe (Hoz)

Hand Scythe is a GardeningWeapon item that weighs 1 kg. Most likely found in: attic, bedroom, bedroom (western town). Used in 4 recipes.

Data taken from the game files: Project Zomboid 42.21.0 · updated on 2026-10-01

Tips

Best place to look: attic (cardboard box).
Can be used to butcher animals.
Loses its edge with use and can be sharpened again.
It is a tool in 3 recipes: it is not consumed when crafting, though it can wear down.
Researching it (right-click → Research) teaches you: Forge Hand Scythe Head, Forge Scythe Head, Knap Stone Blade Scythe.

Place	Container	Chance	Loot table
attic	cardboard box	rare	`CrateToolsOld`
attic	crate	rare	`CrateToolsOld`
bedroom	cardboard box	rare	`CrateToolsOld`
bedroom	crate	rare	`CrateToolsOld`
bedroom (western town)	shelves	rare	`WildWestShelves`
closet	other	rare	`CrateToolsOld`
construction site	small box	rare	`CrateToolsOld`
construction site	other	rare	`CrateToolsOld`
hall	shelves	rare	`WildWestShelves`
hallway	other	rare	`CrateToolsOld`
kitchen	other	rare	`CrateToolsOld`
sheriff's office	shelves	rare	`WildWestShelves`
storage room	other	rare	`CrateToolsOld`
storage unit	other	rare	`CrateToolsOld`
barn	crate	very rare	`BarnTools`

And 2 more places with lower odds.

Recipe	As	Result
Dismantle Bladed Item	ingredient	1× Hunting Knife Blade
Sharpen Blade	tool	–
Sharpen Blade Poorly with File	tool	–
Sharpen Blade with Grindstone	tool	–