Essential Information & Helpful Guides
Scythe Clamp Troubleshooting
Having trouble getting your scythe clamp on or off? Here’s a simple troubleshooting guide
Attaching your Scythe Blade
How to fit your scythe blade to your snath.
Scythe Quick Set Up Guide
Quick Set Up Guide for the Austrian Scythe (PDF). Includes links to more information and an option to download / print.
DIY Stone Holder
Need a stone holder but don’t have one to hand? Read on to find out how to make your own quick and simple DIY version.
Sharpening a scythe with a stone (honing)
Frequent sharpening (honing) of your scythe blade is really important. Here is our how to guide.
Using a Scythe – holding the scythe and mowing
Videos of scything in various circumstances. From lawns and meadows to bracken mowing and gardens.
Setting the Scythe Blade – the Hafting Angle
To mow well, the scythe blade needs to be set correctly. This guide is tells you about the hafting angle of the blade and how to set it
Preparing your new scythe blade
Get your new blade ready to mow
Setting the Scythe Blade – the Lay
To mow well, the scythe blade needs to be set correctly. This guide is tells you about the lay of the blade and how to set it