Category: Scything

Scythe blades

Stephen Carlin
a range of scythe blades

Scythe blades come in a variety of sizes and shapes, all suited to different functions. I have 75 cm, 50 cm and 40 cm blades, in differing weights. The tasks and technique of mowing differ for each blade. 75 cm scythe blades These are the field mowing blades. They cut a good swathe of grass without picking up too much per swing, and allow a good rhythm. They’re also nimble enough to let you pitch them through the stroke to allow for uneven ground. I have a Falci blade and…

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Equipment for making hay with a scythe

Stephen Carlin

Scything is one part of the process of hay making, and there are a few bits of scythe mowing equipment that take you from just cutting grass to making fine haystacks. A good selection of scythe blades and snaths, a hay rake, and a hay fork will be the core of a haying setup. Scythe blades You want to have a few blades to suit the tasks. For easy mowing of a prepared field, 75 cm blades are good. There are longer blades, but they suit perfect grass and flat…

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Why mow with a scythe?

Stephen Carlin

Why mow with a scythe? First up, it’s appealing and enjoyable. To mow with a scythe is not necessarily hard work, and it doesn’t leave me with aches and sore knees like weeding and digging do. If you like the idea of being out in the early morning, just you, the scythe and maybe a dog, wet grass and birds singing, scything could be for you too. But practically, I mow with a scythe because: A scythe makes good useful hay Wet conditions are an advantage rather than a problem…

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