the same rake" , which means "to repeat the same silly mistake", also the word "rake" in Russian slang means "troubles".

In the 16th century Chinese novel Journey to the West, the major character Zhu Bajie wields a rake, his "Nine-toothed rake" (Jiuchidingpá), as his signatory weapon.

In Japanese folklore, the Kumade (??, lit. 'bear hand') is a rake; a smaller, handheld, decorated version is sold as an engimono,