Snath and grips

The position of the grips are adjustable so that the scythe can be set up to suit the mowers height and mowing style.

Here’s a guide to choosing the right snath length for you.

Attaching the blade

The blade is attached with a metal scythe ring or clamp. The lay of the blade can be adjusted with a wedge.

Here’s how the blade is attached

Scythe Blades

A wide variety of scythe blades are available, for mowing everything lawns to brambles

Sharpening

A sharpening stone is used frequently whilst mowing, to keep the blade sharp and mowing easy.

Here’s a guide to sharpening your scythe

Peening

The blade must be peened regularly (edge drawn out with a hammer and anvil) to keep it mowing well.

Here is our Peening Guide

Scything

Scythes are very versatile tools. Here’s some of the types of mowing you can do with a scythe.