Topic: Scythes
Beginners, Buying a scythe
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to some of the common queries we receive
Instructional, Setting up a scythe
Attaching your Scythe Blade
How to fit your scythe blade to your snath.
Beginners, Instructional, Setting up a scythe
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.
Instructional, Using a Scythe
Using a Scythe – holding the scythe and mowing
Videos of scything in various circumstances. From lawns and meadows to bracken mowing and gardens.
Instructional, Setting up a scythe
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
Instructional, Setting up a scythe
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
Beginners, Buying a scythe, Instructional
Choosing the Correct Snath Length
Snaths are available in four lengths. The length needed depends on your height – see table in this guide.