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This is fantastic! One question - Can you adjust the height of the cut for the type of grass? I have a zoysia lawn that is supposed to be cut to 1.5 - 2 inches. Could I scythe cut it to that height?

Excellent

Just bought a scythe from Scythe Supply, in fact I bought the outfit with the scythe, stones and holder. I noticed that I needed a new rake and I did the same thing as you; I bought the lightest one the store had. I just love using the scythe, it renewed my enthusiasm for yard maintenance. I had gotten really jaded about the rapid and incessant decline of gas lawn equipment and the widening use if plastic parts. Now, I have replacec that plastic with wood, high carbon steel and stainless steel. 👍😁

Lol…good pointers. You definitely have a career in community theater productions featuring abe Lincoln. Ps…how do you NOT get tick bites with bare feet.

Looked up videos on power mowers surging, just went to mow and had some issues with mine. Came across this and thought "a guy mowing lawns with a scythe? Ooh this will be a character" it's now nearly a half hour later, im still sitting here and the lawns have still not been done. Thanks

Love this clip and the serenity that comes with being in tune with the earth through the use of this great tool.

I got my fathers and still use it on tall grass out back from the house. never cut my lawn with it.Lot of grass cut with the scythe for hay for animals back in 1960s here in Newfoundland.

Using a scythe barefoot. 😂

Great video. Like that shirt, too! I've been thinking about getting a scythe just for the physical exercise aspect, but it's good to see it can be used around a landscaped lawn with relative ease. String trimmers do the job, but they are so noise and just ugly in a way.

Which is better - Austrian or American Scythe? Why? I found an old american one in my shed.

Watch your toes !

Really excellent video. Am watching it on my TV but had to pop over and comment. Really well explained.

I noticed you're scything while barefoot, something inadvisable with a lawnmower. Another nice perk!

This was a great video I wish this guy continued to make content

Many thanks for posting this. I am waiting for my scythe to arrive in the mail. My lawn is smaller but similar to yours so this will be very helpful. Is that a vintage or new scythe by the way?

Its been 7 years. Please update if you keep scything, and we want to see the size of that pear tree!!

Do u work at zoll?

Great video. I’ve started mowing my lawn with a scythe. You should upload more videos, perhaps of how you compost the lawn trimmings, or built that bench your using.

I know the blade is always in front, but its anxiety inducing to see no shoe scything.

The secondary affect is the Zen/ Chi activations going on. lol

Very important point on the tip of the blade. I notice in a lot of sharpening videos that the sharpener does what may be a decent job on the gut of the glade, but finishes the last 8 inches at the tip with a single swipe.

"You can cut grass when it is wet" with that sentence, you gave me, now i NEED a scythe, i hate my shitty electric mowner

Un grande Abraham Lincon 😎

I didn’t know Abe Lincoln runs a Scythe Channel! Very relaxing

Running a scythe without shoes, that’s brave.

Your head is very long.

Bare feet ??

Is there a special reason why you were not using shoes?

Very informative. It is 6 years later. Are you still using the scythe? I was hoping for more videos. Went and looked and did not see anymore though.

How is this better than a reel mower?

Sorry bro but loo stick with my Honda!!

You have convinced me to buy a European scythe. Thank you so much for a very informative video, well conceived and put together. I just got my 2 year old petrol mower back from the repair shop after having it outside in the winter the carburettor split after freezing which came to light when I tried to start it this summer. I was without it for seven weeks An expensive mistake! At least with the scythe I can store it inside in a corner and no more bills to get it fixed when it breaks down again which it will I'm sure! Thanks again, best wishes from the UK.

I’d like to do this but I live in a scorching, humid area

My thought on this is : Use a Shoulder Sling! Its uses less energy ! Rather hold it up and slinging it! DO THE TWIST ! Baby. TWIST AND CUT > Twist side to side, Baby! MUCH EASIER work off some belly fat> When you hold it up, It put a strain on your back, shoulder. neck, and arms. TWIST and SHOUT > idk how to make it any more fun to do! and work off belly fat. I'am going to make one! Custom made for ME

An elegant weeder for a more civilized age.

Ahhh Mr Lincoln scythith the yard whilst Mrs Lincoln churneth cream long into the night.

Can we get a follow up vid about the raspberries?

Thank you for posting this informative video. It gives me confidence to try scything. However, I am also a southpaw. Where did you find a left-handed scythe?

video sound is really low

An example all municipalities should follow. Scything is the perfect match of brain and brawn.

Thanks, mate. This is really helpful.

so have ever figured out how much making with out know it. cost fuel mow it with lawn power. oil changes and tire and other expensive repairs. tried get mower fixed. some mowers 3,000 dollars or more bye that not even oil changes. and gases need. so could be buy strawberries and mangoes smoothies and ice pops with money saving. you team up farmer has goat. if get to him before get hot or let lay yard dry in sun then pick up grasses keep not spoile. get cow or goat farmer. maybe trade for some milk. so know this guy get strawberries and mangoes and milk all for free finds right people.

Молодчина! Вот это обзор!

Healthy, noise free ,satisfactory thing to do!

I notice that you're doing your work barefoot. I live two towns north of you in Chelmsford and if I walked across my lawn - about the same grass-height and size as yours - barefoot just to water my garden and came back, I'd be covered with ticks. I know three people in eastern Massachusetts who have been hospitalized with tick-borne diseases. One of them had to have his knee replaced at MGH at age 35 because of damage to the joint from lyme; another has permanent facial paralysis from lyme, and the third one had a different tick-borne disease, babesiosis. How do you protect yourself?

plastic house

I just found a seymour no. 2 on craigslist for $35. Looks rusty but can prob clean it up.

Are you a blacksmith as well?

do you have plastic on some of your windows? Why?

I don't even have a lawn but here I am watching a super chill dude convince me that scything is the way to go.