Quick Introduction to Scythe Mowing - Beginner's Guide

[@AntwonieSmith]

If the instructor dont mind I am going to give him what we call a shameless pop. I've been using a scythe on and off for the past 3 years with some success, but always felt like I could do things better. This man knows what he is doing. After just watching his getting started videos, my hourly yield has increased 30%. I highly recommend him to anyone I know here in the states down south to watch and follow everything he advises. I'll never be as fast as him because I am no longer young,(almost 60), but if you are serious about this, this is the man to follow. Thanks.

[@slattergubben6702]

Thank you so much and I'm glad to hear that the videos are helping!

[@vagmanis251]

Im also not young anymore 62+, and I have no experience using the Scythe, so every advices is helpful, thanks.

[@stanleygibson1257]

I bought a scythe almost 50 years ago and at age 70 am finally learning how to mow.

[@CherylStull]

I use to do my Dad's yard that way every week

[@JamesG1126]

What if you hit a rock?

[@slattergubben6702]

The end of the bevel usually just bends a little and you can fold it back with your fine whetstone. I show this in the video "how to peen". If not file down a bit of the bevel and peen again.

[@aaronsound]

Goes way too hard

[@Cirathos]

I appreciate your description, and no annoying music. Very well done.

[@brianmorris8045]

Yes, isn't that wonderful, and when you are scything in your backyard, if there is any suburban noise around, you can still hear the swish of the blade going moving side to side. Almost hypnotic when you get into the rhythm.

[@eastsussexbeesandwildlife5801]

That was so helpful. I am 64 and only started with a scythe today so your explanation was brilliant, but I think I will need to practice as my body is a mere shadow of what it once was.😊 I am trying to maintain a wildflower meadow.

[@metsrus]

this is like aerobics and gardening combined.

[@curioushermit4401]

I can't imagine a more complete explanation of how to move and use this wonderful tool. No more plastic bits from a weed wacker on my land

[@slattergubben6702]

Thank you for your kind words! We do however have an Beginner's Guide-series on the channel, where I go into more detail and show some common mistakes that you might want to avoid. Here is a link to the playlist if you are interested: kzbin.info/aero/PLtAuFa2T9B5izk-NuknLW79uKGLmmFPah

[@nicholas_obert]

Not sure why I'm watching Chad Kroeger from Nickelback explaining how to use a scythe. Nice video

[@ANonymous-p5x5n]

😂

[@superbloodwolfmoon420]

🎶 Look at this Scythe Mowing🎶

[@tellytruth8554]

It's been major years since using one then I got 1 at an auction. This was THE perfect video to remember. However, this is a 10! Well done. Thanks for sharing.

[@kdak247]

Ive been working with a scythe for maybe 4 years. Basically cutting hay fir rabbits and guinea pigs, and goat. Your instructions were fantastic! I learned alot of the nuances that i have to improve and develop. Thank you.

[@josefernandorebello8696]

Spetacular!!!! We are in Brazil. We urgently need to replace the brushcutter with the scyte. It's much more fun to work with. Thank you very much for all your efforts in spreading the word about this tool. Our youtube channel has 47,000 followers (cepeas), it's a channel about syntropic agriculture. I'm going to make a video promoting your channel as soon as I get more practice with scyte. Gratitude!!!

[@slattergubben6702]

Cool! Fucking brushcutters are everywhere. What did people do before them? Still I do not think we have sold anything to South America but we do sell scythes, my own Nordic snath, honing stones and my special designed peeningjigg world wide. Have a look on www.slattergubben.se

[@ardianblakaj]

For people who never done this job it might look very easy but it will take some pretty good time to cut like him

[@slattergubben6702]

Sure it does! But I am amazed to see the great skills many of those who take the course achieve in one day. And then most of the course is focused on peening and honing. Today I see it as well, and yesterday. Now it's scythecourse-season.

[@brianmorris8045]

@@slattergubben6702 Yep. Too many people I've noticed, buy a scythe, and mow like they see the scythers in the old western movies (with those horrible heavy American blades)like a plane taking off and landing..lol..and only cutting about 10 inches if grass. I was taught properly at a course in the 70's. Can't scythe now, my knees are stuffed so my son has the scythe now.

[@munchkin5674]

Is the technique the same if you use the American scythe?

[@slattergubben6702]

@@munchkin5674 yes!

[@brianmorris8045]

@@slattergubben6702 Except thankfully, the European blades are lighter and easier to manage from my point of view. I used a straight snath. That's also easier. Each to their own I suppose.

[@joanfrench1339]

I just started looking into scythes. It seems a great way to cut the brush. I've been using a non motor push lawnmower and love it. It cuts so well and is soothing to do. My lawn looks beautiful. Great video for beginners

[@prihatinfnu7636]

How much cost ..,?

[@koalabear19]

​​@@prihatinfnu7636a push mower here in the UK is about £50. A bit narrower than a motor engine but after 4 years I still get full satisfaction knowing there is no electric or petrol costs at all and when done right leaves a great cut 🙂

[@yellow7518]

First time ever, I’m age 64 years, using a scythe. Even with almost no instructions, i enjoyed it. Then watched this video and am really so excited to mow my own meadow for my animals to have hay! Thank you for a simple, encouraging instructional video!

[@slattergubben6702]

Happy to hear it! There is an entire Beginner's Guide on the channel, if you want more detail :) Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLtAuFa2T9B5izk-NuknLW79uKGLmmFPah&si=1MQTamvCUgQ2_t2L

[@radharcanna]

An excellent and well-produced video. That’s the best demonstration of scything that I’ve seen. Looking forward to seeing more. Purely by coincidence I’m taking delivery of my first scythe this morning!

[@slattergubben6702]

Thank you! Talk about good timing! :D If you're interested in learning more, we have a series of videos going into more detail. You can find them in this playlist, Beginner's Guide to Scything: kzbin.info/aero/PLtAuFa2T9B5izk-NuknLW79uKGLmmFPah

[@titusm9837]

I love the handle for your scythe. In my country the traditional scythe is strait handle but the rest seems to be the same. One thing i remember...is not an easy job...my grandpa woke up at 4 in the morning to have cool weather when doing this. It is a demanding "sport". I do find your technique a bit different but it seems better. The main difference is the legs position. Having longer scythe arm allows for a more upright position... at least that is what it looks like from video. I like the fact that you made a science out of it:)

[@TroySavary]

It is awesome how it piles the grass reducing the need for raking.

[@slattergubben6702]

It really is! And the grass is so useful as well. You might enjoy a more recent video of mine on Tricky Areas in the Garden, where I show you what I do with the rakings :)

[@TroySavary]

@@slattergubben6702 I do this for a living and always hated the amount of raking needed after using a string trimmer on an overgrown lot.

[@nevillewalker6299]

My forefinger is evidence of a 12 year old getting it wrong, almost cut the end off sharpening a scythe back in 1952. My grandfathyer would mow a six foot track around a field of corn to allow the passage of horses or tractor and binder to cut the corn with no damaged corn around the headland. Keep the heel down. He is very good. Just be careful when sharpening it or you will finish with a forefinger like mine which has a handy bend at the tip to fit around a trigger. I'm 80 plus by the way.

[@slattergubben6702]

What a story! Thank you for sharing. Yes, you have to be careful with scythe blades, they are essentially huge knives and - if cared for correctly - very sharp! There are many way accidents can happen, while sharpening or if handled mindlessly. We have a video on Scythe Safety (in Swedish, but with English subtitles) which is always a good place to start! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJTIqGatbtqiiqs

[@OKBushcraft]

Im somewhat disabled and the scythe is great exercise and, as he mentioned about his grandpa using a walking stick, i use the scythe snath to asist me.

[@carmenwheatley7316]

Have never used a scythe, but my dad had a grass whip that I used to cut down the grass in ditches where a mower wouldn’t go. He always made it look so easy.

[@kasimirmaser99]

Hearing that scythe sing as it cuts through the grass takes me back to when I was a boy growing up on the farm in Appalachia. I cut a many a yard and field with a scythe and cradled winter wheat when I was growing up. It's very nostalgic to see you do this. I may have to take the old scythe down from the barn, sharpen it up and give it a go. I still have the old whetstones around here somewhere. I'd never really thought of it as an exercise routine. It could really help with some stiffness I'm struggling with. Thanks so much for this video.

[@slattergubben6702]

I'm happy to hear it! I find it great for the whole body as well as the mind. Let me know how it goes, have you tried the old scythe yet? :)

[@kasimirmaser99]

@@slattergubben6702Yes, I have indeed. It is definitely therapeutic, and it felt good to clean up an area by the barn, too.

[@Amathylar]

My grandpa at the age of 74 could scythe 2 acres in 2 hours. He still had a 6 pack at that age.

[@mybootscamewithoutstraps]

I just bought a scythe to be made for my body and I cannot wait to get started. Thanks a ton!

[@slattergubben6702]

@@mybootscamewithoutstraps lovely to hear! Wish you the best!

[@johnduffy6546]

Incredible! Sharp tools make the Angels happy.

[@slattergubben6702]

thank you!

[@simontrangmar4537]

Thanks very much for sharing these tips - your enthusiasm is almos contageous. Cheers from Adelaide / Australia

[@slattergubben6702]

I'm glad to hear it! More tips and enthusiasm are coming, stay tuned ^^

[@amwartwork]

this is why people were not fat many years ago

[@WL-mt4mv]

When I was stationed in Germany in the early 1970's they would hire the Germans to cut the sides of the berms with a scythe. It was amazing how much they could cut in a short amount of time. You would see them stop every once and a while and pound on the blades to sharpen them.

[@slattergubben6702]

How interesting! It is a very effective tool once you learn how to use it, hopefully my videos help with that :) I have a recent video on Tricky Areas in the Garden that you might enjoy - not quite berms, but a way to show how the scythe can be used for more than just meadows.

[@Krzemieniewski1]

Can you remember sounds? Hammering early in the morning and later time to the time quick short stone sharpening left right left right

[@mortenlisberg2552]

Awesome and all the good focus points for starting. Thanks.

[@RSLtreecare]

This is such a fantastic way of cutting a variety of grasses. I have used Strimmers, large ones to clear river banks...I should have learnt this. I'll have a look into this.

[@slattergubben6702]

Please do! :) We have tutorials for beginners coming out soon, so keep an eye out for them!

[@MacMich21]

thanks for the help. I tried one time after covid with an old scythe than my late grandfather used (the grass was too high) but I did'nt succeed. The surface is too uneven and I didn't have the good gesture. i will retry now.

[@jojocool555]

Amazing vid, so informative. Thank you.

[@NathansKiwiCars]

Just inherited my great grandfathers scythe set can’t wait to try it out, needs to be restored tho

[@the_kestrelstudios]

Hello from Colorado USA. I am happy to have found your video here. Very complete, informative, and enthusiastic! Thanks!

[@tolbaszy8067]

Would you consider synchronized scything with multiple mowers from a drone? Possibly, you could include some patterns, such as a spiral mowing to the center. Watching the video of mowing and the ambient audio is very therapeutic. Thanks for sharing!

[@slattergubben6702]

@@tolbaszy8067 there is some of that in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGHTZ4qrhctgrbMsi=4s9WIoiz37XNsw_1

[@caderiddle5996]

Thanks for the advice. Your scythe videos made me interested in learning how to do this. I went and bought an antique scythe today that was in decent shape and spent some time fixing it up. Another interesting skill to learn. Probably won’t use it much unless I decide to grow some grain but it should be fun to experiment with.

[@bernadetteconnolly512]

excellent demonstration - I have used a scythe many years ago and also remember when it was used in Irish paddocks! It has its place

[@slattergubben6702]

Thank you! Yes, I agree, and hope more people realize that it does :)

[@sankarannamboothiri5225]

Sir, I am from Kerala, Indian national and I like your grass cutting tool, how can I get this one, what's the price of this, also I am a farmer age of 68 years.......👍

[@slattergubben6702]

@@sankarannamboothiri5225 thanks, I have been to Karnataka and seen meadows, I guess grass was cut after the wet season and stored for the dry, please have a look in our webshop www.slattergubben.se ,we ship worldwide daily. And we have the best quality scythe equipment. And some unique products as the Nordic snath and our unique ground peeningjigg that makes peening much more simple and give a perfect result.

[@petersack5074]

S P O T ON - Mr. Slattergubben ! From Norway.....? Sweden ?. (east central Alberta Canada) Exercise, for life.....just like grandpa did. !

[@slattergubben6702]

Thanks! Yes, Sweden.

[@markomarkovic2783]

Thank you for your exccellent, excellent explanation! I try to take a right posture with slightly bent knees and strait back but then my hands are too streched.. Please advise what is the correct lenght of scythe/ heoght of person ratio???

[@slattergubben6702]

@@markomarkovic2783 please take a look on my " mount the scythe" video. And visit our webshop where you can find ergonomic snath www.slattergubben.se

[@jorgejimruiz8841]

Hey there ! Where can I get a tool like that? Sorry My English, I'm from México.

[@slattergubben6702]

@@jorgejimruiz8841 please have a look in our webshop www.slattergubben.se ,we ship worldwide daily. And we have the best quality scythe equipment. And some unique products as the Nordic snath and our unique ground peeningjigg that makes peening much more simple and give a perfect result.

[@richardbarrett4104]

Hello Friend. Just starting at age 72 just to keep my wildlife garden in check. The question, is the stone you use wet, or dry to sharpen the scythe, please?

[@slattergubben6702]

Always wet. You can find more about peening scythe and how to hone the scythe on my channel. And the best gear available in our webshop www.slattergubben.se

[@pistache28]

Great video! My grandfather used a scythe too, but he didn't show me how to use that type of tool unfortunately. Thank you! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@samueldougoud3289]

Hey Janne. 5:30 This might less be the case with a nordic snath, but otherwise you see many people struggling to have a full circle (also I used to). Then I stumbled on that video by the late Hansjörg von Känel kzbin.info/www/bejne/apuniH2tdpWgnNE where he gives one tip I have never heard of anyone else : to follow the tip of the blade with the eyes, which automatically generates a rotation of the body and a weight shift. I wish you a beautiful 2023 hay season !

[@slattergubben6702]

Thanks! I will definitely get deeper on where you keep the eyes in a future video. At the way back I normally fokus my eyes on three spots distinctly. That's when I program the body for the coming stroke depending on what I notice. I move a lot in technical areas with stones etc. In the actual stroke I think I follow the blade through the gras as well, but not necessarily the tip. And not so focused in the stroke, think I try to keep head pretty forward in the stroke ...

[@normzehms3548]

Excellent teaching. Thank you.

[@slattergubben6702]

Thank you!

[@wyldrushorchard1061]

Very helpful and inspiring video, we currently brush cut round young apple trees but wondered if we could use the sythe hanging in the shed, can you get close to a small tree stump safely?

[@slattergubben6702]

Yes very safly!

[@shk2564]

I’m subscribed! I have an American version and it is in very good condition. I’m older and have some issues that will be helped by some good exercise like this unfortunately it is very hot right now. So I am going to watch the videos that you have made available and this fall I will give it a try!

[@djl8841]

Not sure how or why i watched this. Very interesting seeing someone donthings the old way, with pride. Thank you.

[@slattergubben6702]

Thank you! You are more than welcome to keep watching :)

[@johnmainwaring6556]

super informative - thanks

[@gregjones3660]

He’s the lawnmower man

[@slattergubben6702]

Haha kind of :D

[@richardhoner7842]

Excellent information! I have used the scythe before taught to me by an old timer. But I learned some good points from you. Many thanks!

[@slattergubben6702]

@@richardhoner7842 great! Please watch my channel for many more deeploading videos on each topic of scything

[@hannaeriksson311]

Tack så mycket! Mina grannar är inte rädda längre när de ser mig hantera min lie på min trädgård 😂

[@slattergubben6702]

@@hannaeriksson311 vilka oanade framsteg!

[@nameinvalid69]

this tool just looks wayyyyyyy more efficient than any other method/tools. unfortunately so far I do not see anyone selling such scythe design over here, everyone seems to be just selling the standard 'flat' sickle. will try to find one of this 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@slattergubben6702]

We do ship overseas, www.slattergubben.se Send a mail with your adress and what you want to buy on [e-mail]

[@dr.k.anarayanakallanayakan1931]

Should there be synchronization of Breath with each movement of scythe?

[@slattergubben6702]

Yes - when mowing even grass on even ground at least. Breath in on your way back and out in the stroke

[@MegaPierzak]

Have you got maybe dimensions or some kind of template for the handle? It looks ergonomic and comfortable, but it's impossible to get one like that in Poland. Thanks!

[@slattergubben6702]

We export to Poland and the shipping is only 25 euro for a snath. Please send a mail with what you want to buy, your length and adress. [e-mail] www.slattergubben.se/produkter/kopa-lie/the-nordic-snath

[@cornchips007]

I'd love a demo and explanation for steep ground that a lawnmower cannot go on.

[@slattergubben6702]

More have asked, generally it is just nothing special. Usually just work in rows from up to down

[@janeteholmes]

The beginning sounds like my dad teaching me to play tennis. I think I may have left it a bit late to take up scything sadly.

[@slattergubben6702]

It's never too late. We have people of all ages in our scythe courses.

[@FaceEatingOwl]

Janne Depp

[@MrAllmightyCornholioz]

I wish I could scythe but Florida weather and mosquitos makes it so unbearable. Freyr bless you!

[@gregwilkins7649]

Fantastic instructional video. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@2adamast]

Great lesson, I didn't know high, three point snaths are also done in natural wood. My only problem is that my grass is so much alive with all kind of digging species it is not flat at all unlike the whole internet.

[@slattergubben6702]

Great! Technical is much more fun! Search deep on the channel an you will find films, and it will come more!

[@erikpeterson25]

Interesting..thx...I have an old scythe....I have thought of trying it out 👍

[@slattergubben6702]

Nice but usually old scythes are hopeless cases, at least I Sweden. If you want to go for it look start checking out the webshop www.slattergubben.se

[@taylalillyjade]

How do I know which scythe to buy as a beginner. Im in Australia and really keen to give it a go. Im told its best if you get one custom made to your size.

[@slattergubben6702]

Please have a look on the scythe section and English version of our webshop. Our Nordic snath is made in 16 different lengthes and we also supply Austrian snath in 4 lengths. And have a unique and absolutely best version of the peening jig! As well as decent charge of freight all over the world. www.slattergubben.se

[@taylalillyjade]

@@slattergubben6702 Thank you I will check out the webshop, and more of your videos.

[@metaspencer]

Best tutorial I've seen. thanks buddy!

[@slattergubben6702]

Thanks! Please notice that there are many more on the channel!

[@ArmyK9]

I'm beginning to think crop circles are done by very skilled people with scythes, which explains no one hearing any sound but seeing beautiful circular patterns the next morning. 😃

[@justin-dr6sx]

We are in the end times now. Old ways are coming back. Everything electronic will not work soon. That means all modern diesel engines will be useless. Back to the old ways...

[@nycbearff]

You guys have been saying "we are in the end times now" for 2000 years. It hasn't happened yet. I'm not holding my breath.

[@justin-dr6sx]

@nycbearff Haha. I understand what you mean.. Tho the signs are well and truly coming into fruition nowadays.

[@realdanielhorvath]

Very nice scythe! It's maybe just my country, but it's very hard to get a good scythe, especially for someone who is more than 180cm tall. If someone use a scythe for long time its essential for having a scythe which fit to the person and the blade angle is set accordingly. I have two scythes one is a cheap bulk something with a terrible blade, something with this big tool retail stores think of a scythe should be. The other is a very old blade, it cuts well, yet it needs some straightening as it was used to cut hardwood seedlings instead of just grass. Another thing which there are no craftsman to do

[@slattergubben6702]

Thank you very much! It's my own design, the Nordic snath. I hear you on the difficulty of finding good scythes in stores these days, and here in Sweden, most old ones have blades that you need to sharpen with a grinding stone. Which is not a very handy method. We offer a variety of blades and snaths in different lengths (for short and tall!), as well as international shipping. All of our blades are peening blades, that even beginners can learn how to peen and hone. If you're interested, you'll find everything needed for scything here: www.slattergubben.se/produkter/kopa-lie/lieblad-orv-knackutrustning and please contact us at [e-mail] for help or international shipping.

[@Jordan-kq3qw]

Hmm, yes, very good youtube i shall watch the man cut grass.

[@the_kestrelstudios]

I particularly liked the Half Pipe explanation. I’ve definitely been lifting my plate at the end of my stroke! “Hiding the blade “ in the windrow will no doubt really help!

[@slattergubben6702]

Thanks! Glad to hear! Windrow.... Is that the correct English term for the created row of gras piling up after the scythe?

[@the_kestrelstudios]

@@slattergubben6702 you are welcome! I’m definitely enjoying your videos! Yes, in English, “windrow” as the row of cut grass set up to then dry in the wind.

[@LoopLife42]

Just got hired as death. Wanted to get some tips and tricks before i start thank you.

[@NaturalHalfling]

Sooooooooo, what is stopping me from putting a long handle on the end of a scythe like a T so I can stand up straight and just 360° spin around the entire garden?

[@craigfield9447]

Tack så jättemycket för alla bra tips. Försöka använda en Sythe på våra tuffare gräset har i Australien.

[@JAWA-o1o]

Уes, man, I see. I am from Ukraine. My father taught me when I was a child, since it was one of my favorite jobs, so quiet and meditative and so powerful simultaneously...when I am passing by trimming workers, they seem to me like demons from hell))

[@slattergubben6702]

I know the feeling!

[@callumglass]

Amazing video! Any tips for scything on a hill. I've decided to go back to basics and scythe half an acre for my hay this season. But the meadows on a big hill 😅

[@slattergubben6702]

Thanks! Generally working downhill. Or slightly down and to the right. Depending if the grass is leaning, leaning grass you want to take from behind.

[@melislaw]

Hello, great guide, your tips open my eyes, I'm starting my adventure with manual mowing :) I really want to learn how to mow properly, but I have problems with the equipment, I can't buy a good scythe handle in my country (I mean all the wooden parts), Could you make a video about how the scythe should be folded, about the angles, what the handle should look like? I know that technique is the key to good results, but I think that equipment is also important.

[@slattergubben6702]

Great! There is already a video on the channel thoroughly describing all the angels, and good equipment you find in our shop, we deliver worldwide. www.slattergubben.se

[@faribauk3562]

Hello Slattergubben, thanks so much for sharing. I have a scythe in the shed, 3 acres of land and a bad back. I will give it a try and hopefully this motion will strengthen my core and improve my back and I won't have to buy a strimmer.

[@slattergubben6702]

It's a great workout for the back! I'm not a doctor though, so please make sure to consult a professional. And please let me know how you get on! Check out our playlist Scything for beginners to learn the proper technique. Good luck!

[@phyzix_phyzix]

Thanks for your videos. Can you recommend a place to buy a scythe in the US?

[@benjaminmcfarlane3807]

I made my own mowing snath for a blade I took from a bush scythe. I've tried everything. It cuts about 50% and rolls the rest under, even with the techniques in this video. It's also straight-up backbreaking. I've made sure of the blade angle in relation to the ground, and also in relation to the ground. No matter what angles I use either way, I run into the same problem. I'm about ready to give up and go back to a gas mower.

[@slattergubben6702]

Well done for trying. I would of course encourage you not to give up. If you're open to trying another scythe, we have great snaths and blades in our webshop and offer international shipping. The Nordic snath, which is my own design, is made to be as ergonomic as possible and reduce strain on the body. You can read about it here: www.slattergubben.se/produkter/kopa-lie/the-nordic-snath

[@christophershrimpton7627]

I could have done with a tutorial like this 60 years ago.

[@slattergubben6702]

Sorry :)

[@christophershrimpton7627]

@@slattergubben6702 No petrol strimmers back in those days! I’d better not watch too many of your videos or I’ll want to dig out my rusty old scythe.

[@beatlemartin12]

3:22 nooo the mushrooms hahaha

[@slattergubben6702]

^^

[@prbprb2]

How long it takes to scythe an acre of meadow? Can someone estimate?

[@slattergubben6702]

@@prbprb2 depends a lot. But roughly -20 hours. If it is easy and you know what you are doing it is possible in one day. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4jVeJ-Dmaykhassi=ivITthDzKcTy1L0s

[@prbprb2]

@@slattergubben6702 Thanks really a lot. The meadow is slanted enough, that I don't want to use a riding mower on it. I also don't own one. I can do a little each day for a week or 10 days. I have 3 scythes, but none of them are probably very perfectly adjusted. I wish someone could help me just set them up a little bit properly.

[@slattergubben6702]

@@prbprb2 please have a look in our webshop www.slattergubben.se ,we ship worldwide daily. And we have the best quality scythe equipment. And some unique products as the Nordic snath and our unique ground peeningjigg that makes peening much more simple and give a perfect result. If you look here there is also a link to a video where I show how to set up all angles correct.

[@rikkenielsen8678]

Tak, tak, tak...!Den mest naturvenlige metode at slå græs på og noget jeg gerne vil gøre her i Danmark! 🌿🇩🇰 Tack and thank you!🌿🌞

[@carmenbuttoor6133]

Please I love it how can I get one

[@slattergubben6702]

Send a mail with your adress to [e-mail] and tell what you want to buy.

[@FoOtFoOt542]

Hope there was any bunnies in that grass.

[@Buckdalorian1000]

you sound like the wizard jarl in dragons reach.

[@LadStones]

Man, I've let my small garden get very overgrown, weeds and all. Been dreading sorting it out. Just saw this video and bought a scythe - all in 😅.

[@lym3204]

I used a scythe to cut the tall weeds while attending church but if you are a homeowner with a nice lawn get a cordless string trimmer. It's not going to cut short grass.

[@AKIRA_Gaming_World]

Hi, nice work but does the scythe work on different terrain ground, highs and lows?

[@slattergubben6702]

Yes, the scythe can do virtually anything! I have some videos on that if you deep dive my channel, and more is to come!

[@LeeDaiYing]

❤

[@Boodieman72]

When mowing a lawn how short can you mow with a scythe?

[@slattergubben6702]

@@Boodieman72 kzbin.infoeUmH5DVWqMg?si=f6lUFfJoA7zj9XDv

[@Boodieman72]

@@slattergubben6702 So you can mow to 12mm?

[@slattergubben6702]

@@Boodieman72 absolutely

[@restoringbonaire]

Is there a tool for trimming around trees and shrubs as a string trimmer does?

[@slattergubben6702]

Yes, the scythe does it much more effective and safe for the trees!

[@Hals-Ueber-Kopf]

Awesome video, thank you very much. Can be such a nice meditative thing to do

[@slattergubben6702]

Thank you! Yes, I find it meditative as well

[@kennethduke8914]

I'm from Michigan, maybe I'll ask the Amish.

[@slattergubben6702]

We do international shipping, you are welcome to contact us at [e-mail] if you are interested in our scythes :)

[@beegardn]

Great video demonstration with explanation. Dad just showed it to me. I had bought an older scythe years ago and wanted to use it. Now I have more practical ideas how to use it. Thankyou! Question do you think it might be important to practice ambidextrous scythery for a balanced body?

[@slattergubben6702]

@@beegardn no, not important

[@kraziecatclady]

I recently bought a house with 5 acres. An acre and a half has been maintained around the property, but the other 3.5 acres has pretty much gone back to the wild. A good part of it is waist deep with some patches of dog fennel that are more than 8ft tall. I have 2 goats, 2 pigs, 2 rabbits, and 3 baby turkeys, but only 3 sides are fenced in so I've only let the goats out there briefly to chew a little bit. The pigs still run from me so without a fence, I can't put them out there. I tried taking a weed eater to the grass earlier and it was not working very well. I bought a weed cutter and hacked at it with that for maybe 20-30 minutes today but didn't get much done. It was a good workout though. I probably would have kept going but I should have been wearing gloves because the handle rubbed a soft spot onto my hand and it was also starting to get dark. I have a machete, but I want to use that on the dog fennel and I want to cut my way into that area before tackling it. I don't want to use a bush hog because there are random water lines and electrical outlets all over the property. I want to use something that I can see what I'm doing to cut it down. I really want to give a scythe a try.

[@slattergubben6702]

Do it! It's good for many situations!

[@kraziecatclady]

@slattergubben6702 I ordered one yesterday after watching this video and a few others. I am surprised that there are quite a few people who use these to maintain several acres. One of the videos showed how easy it is to pick up the grass afterwards. That would be great for feeding some of my animals. Maybe once I've got things under better control, I can plant a portion of the land with timothy hay.

[@Mael01369]

Thank You! More Please!

[@vivieno.ugbaje9945]

Good one bro. How do I get the scythe blade. I need one for my environment

[@slattergubben6702]

Look on www.slattergubben.se

[@ryankater5114]

Hey do you guys have any scythe recommendations for short thin grass? I have one of these laying around the farm and I need to lose this belly of mine. Ive used in on THICK 3" Kosha weed and it slices right through like butter! But it doesnt even harm the grass

[@slattergubben6702]

It is the sharpness! Get better! And also the cutting angle

[@ryankater5114]

@slattergubben6702 OK thank you very much, I'll sharpen that blade up real nice when I get home today and I'll try it out

[@vxlf6705]

nice dumpy

[@wxlfyy5854]

ok buddy

[@casper1240]

Many thanks very helpful

[@threeriversforge1997]

I think your snathe design would find a market here in the States. With the Renaissance that scything is experiencing at the moment, folks are looking for something different. The Austrian design is rather commonplace, maybe because it's easier to make and transport, but you don't see any of the overarm style you've popularized.

[@slattergubben6702]

We do export, but transportcost for that long thing is pretty expensive. Maybe would be better to find a retailer?

[@subsidized2778]

I'm in Southern Indiana in the states. Recently made a over arm style out of hickory, but with no bends. I like it over the austrian style. More leverage and control with left hand handle. Going to make one with bends like slattergluben next

[@slattergubben6702]

@@subsidized2778 nice! Yes the bends is for bringing up the right hand.

[@threeriversforge1997]

@@subsidized2778 Did you have to tweak the blade's tang angle any?

[@slattergubben6702]

@@threeriversforge1997 Yes, you always need to adjust that. Make a basic setup lay with vise and big plyer. And then you can adjust as you go with wedges depending on terrain. See this film kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4DUinSthrSqqtE and here is wedges slattergubben.se/produkter/kopa-lie/lieblad-orv-knackutrustning