That scythe is too short for you. A proper scythe you should be able to stand straight, with the heel of the scythe resting that on the ground. Let the heel of the scythe guide the cut as supposed to and just let the tool do the work. The heel of the scythe will place it at the proper height and allow it to glide over rocks and stumps.
he said " if youll notice (the weed wacker) does a better job closer to the ground".... sir.... that is because you don't know wtf you are doing... I have scythe weeded before, I have owned and used a scythe... when you buy the right size one, and you maintain it like your supposed to, I guarantee you will cut grass just as low to the ground as a weed wacker.
@@angelkitty132 Thank you, after the correct sized tool, form and technique is everything. Scythe cut not only can be much closer to the ground, but would be if done with correct tool and technique. Dure will also take practice.
I was taught to have the heel of the scythe and the tip of the blade to be as close to the ground as possible and use a twisting motion of your torso. It's very important to have a very sharp blade and to have the scythe adjusted to your body correctly so you don't slouch over. If you don't adjust it right your back will let you know. Very loudly! Especially the next day haha!
Also the scythe will NEVER leave microplastics! Began using a string trimmer and stumbled upon the enviromental impact and got rid of it. I read about a biodegradable string, which takes ~ 10 years to decompose but still decided against string trimmers. Also, most gas ones pollute MUCH more than a car.
damn good effort, but when i learned to swing the scythe i could get far closer to the gound than with a weedwhacker/trimmer. Also you get a much cleaner cut with the scythe (better for hay AND biodiversity in the long term)
Great video, thanks for the compare! Many others pointed out errors in scythe sizing and body mechanics when it's used here.. I think this may be the reason you ended up with so much uncut hay. Because the blade was at too much of an angle, it didn't skim along the ground cutting everything in it's path; instead it angled upwards creating diagonal slashes through the grass. Definitely the kind of mistake I could see myself making.. hopefully I'll be able to correct it having watched these videos :-)
You have that scythe too far off the ground for a good cut. I put myself through junior college mowing firebreaks with scythe just like yours. I cleared the break to about 1/2 inch above the ground. I let the heel rest lightly on the ground and and swept in a circular motion, standing pretty well up right. The scythe is a great tool and thanks for showing this. The weed whacker is also noisy, dusty, and costs money to operate.
In fact, Scythe supply has RUclips videos including one about mowing a lawn with a scythe and it's by an old man (owner, I believe) and the part he mows is super even and short and he talks through the whole thing. It's the right tool and technique that is the secret. Get a European scythe. Happy mowing. :)
Looks like you could stand to mess around with your nib (side grip) positions and you may need your tang angle adjusted and your edge ground thinner. In dry grass like that having a toothy edge from a coarse stone helps a lot to keep the stalks from slipping off the edge. The edge should only be about 7° per side--VERY thin.
Another advantage of the less-shredded hay, besides the bigger volume, is that the nutrition is better captured. As books on haymaking explain (go read them if you want references), the more you knock the leaves off the hay while processing it, the poorer the nutritive value conveyed to the livestock. Not that the nutrition drops to zero (it doesn't), but it can be reduced by quarter or half. The commenter who chastised the presenter about the shredded hay being better for the animal is not as informed as he imagines himself to be. This video is useful, regardless of anyone's whining about the details of his technique or snath position adjustment.
If a scythe is set right, the cup that the bottom of the blade makes is always in contact with the ground. If it is sharp and the handle is set right, there's no knees involved it's all twist and step.
i have no idea why RUclips is recommending scythes to me but i never knew they were this effective. Makes me want to buy one to freak out my neighbors.
Good to learn the old ways for sure. We might be taken back to the old ways if things keep going the way they are with price and technology. Normal farmers can barely afford farm machinery even now. This makes me think that we are being forced out of farming so we are reliant on corporate harvesting only. But tools like the scythe are still being made and sold so buying one now for the fun of it, might keep one ahead of that game.
To be fair though. I would have that knocked down quicker and better cut with a trimmer. A couple things calculate in to the efficiency of a trimmer. The brand, what is their engine tech like, what kind of head are you using, brush cutters can be built to have discbine type heads on them that allow for proper heavy weed cutting while not leaving plastic fibers behind. Those type of commercial type units will be better suited to make hay on a better budget. Then you can get a power head and power scythe. Which is a hedge trimmer attachment for speed cutting field growth areas like around water ways. Get a bike handle power head with harness. Hit the trigger and walk along your paths. Come in up to 26 inch length units. Can make hay pretty quickly without the need of a tractor.
The scythe is too small for him as well. Even if he knew the technique he would injure himself contorting in to the position to get the blade on the ground for the entire sweep
On the Scythe you need to move the handles up a few inches on it to meet your body portions!!! You will kill your lower back and get no work done the second day because of it!!!!
I much prefer a scythe . No loud motorized noise. I keep in shape and honestly I'm just not up for buying gas or buying new parts . When a scythe handle will last over a life time . The blade will need sharpening but that's it
Maybe I have a tip. If you 1.) harden (hammering) and 2.) sharpen it very well and 3.) cut the green grass --> you can also cut it to the ground with less effort ;)
That was fascinating. I wonder if you would get a better result for length from a brush cutter instead of a line trimmer. I used a brush cutter and it doesn't seem to mulch the grass quite as much as a line trimmer.
You need a handle built to your height and arm reach, you are supposed to keep the blade low as possible to the ground to where the whole blade glides across the ground. And your only movement is in the torso area.
try scythesupply.com and get a European style scythe. Watch some videos about it and you'll see how much superior it is to the English style scythe in this video. Generally speaking European(Austrian) style scythe is much lighter and easier to use.
I am lazy, I am cheap, I have a small area. thanks for the advise.my yard is flat and smooth, and this seems like the way to go two, three times a year when it is tall enough to be dryed and used for feed or stuff.
I need/want something that requires less space to swing for cutting grass in my mom's overly ornamented yards. I'm having to use a hedge trimming scissor tool while on my knees to get in all the areas too small for the gas mower. If it were up to me there'd be gravel everywhere and so no threat of the city getting up in our business.
get a custom european one made for your height and arm length practice proper technique and you wont be gassed your back wont hurt its super simple and you can actually cut a lot more then you did. you have like a half stroke going on so you could actually get twice as much grass as that in same amount of time. proper technique is more moving your full body and not so much your arms.. and you basically twist farther around each way.. but ya
If you use the scythe properly, you'll actually get the close cut with the weed whacker... your swing is not complete and you're chopping with the scythe and it's not low enough to the ground... proper swing is everything man!!
I'm wondering how well the scythe would do on denser weeds. My weed eater is terrible right now and am thinking of replacing it with a scythe, wondering if I'd even have to forge my own to get one.
Weedo is the best tool in the world. You can cut grass edge and dust of a side walk. All in one tool gotta love it. And just use a rack to collect that trash or just leave it
I am guessing the powered brush cutter (weed trimmer) is considerably more dangerous. I use a brush cutter with a metal blade but as I getting old I would like to try a scythe for safety, and perhaps exercise.
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"Not in the best shape..." dude looks pretty good from where I'm sitting
That's because you are fat
@@guitardaddy6 damn, straight to the point. I like that
@@andrewjin6618 pretty sure he's not straight to the point
just an asshole
@@yolk5377 Straight to the asshole
@@yolk5377 yea
That scythe is too short for you. A proper scythe you should be able to stand straight, with the heel of the scythe resting that on the ground. Let the heel of the scythe guide the cut as supposed to and just let the tool do the work. The heel of the scythe will place it at the proper height and allow it to glide over rocks and stumps.
The Scythe also wasn't sharp enough, the weed wacker did a better job.
he said " if youll notice (the weed wacker) does a better job closer to the ground".... sir.... that is because you don't know wtf you are doing... I have scythe weeded before, I have owned and used a scythe... when you buy the right size one, and you maintain it like your supposed to, I guarantee you will cut grass just as low to the ground as a weed wacker.
That exactly what I wanted to say.
@@angelkitty132 Thank you, after the correct sized tool, form and technique is everything. Scythe cut not only can be much closer to the ground, but would be if done with correct tool and technique. Dure will also take practice.
With an American scythe you have to squat a little bit. With an Austrian scythe you don't.
I was taught to have the heel of the scythe and the tip of the blade to be as close to the ground as possible and use a twisting motion of your torso. It's very important to have a very sharp blade and to have the scythe adjusted to your body correctly so you don't slouch over. If you don't adjust it right your back will let you know. Very loudly! Especially the next day haha!
84GreenBear exactly
Another nice thing about the scythe is that your neighbor won't wake you up at some ungodly hour on a Saturday morning
Also the scythe will NEVER leave microplastics! Began using a string trimmer and stumbled upon the enviromental impact and got rid of it. I read about a biodegradable string, which takes ~ 10 years to decompose but still decided against string trimmers. Also, most gas ones pollute MUCH more than a car.
I still use a weed eater a 2 stroke and it 31 years old I think now still runs good tanaka
Thoughtful instruction. Muscle power is calorically more efficient than gasoline power as you demonstrated.
"I learnt how to use it from an old guy" lol. Classic
damn good effort, but when i learned to swing the scythe i could get far closer to the gound than with a weedwhacker/trimmer. Also you get a much cleaner cut with the scythe (better for hay AND biodiversity in the long term)
You can always trust somebody with a weed tattoo on there chest lmao 😂
Scythe mowing is super beneficial in so many ways
Great video, thanks for the compare! Many others pointed out errors in scythe sizing and body mechanics when it's used here.. I think this may be the reason you ended up with so much uncut hay. Because the blade was at too much of an angle, it didn't skim along the ground cutting everything in it's path; instead it angled upwards creating diagonal slashes through the grass. Definitely the kind of mistake I could see myself making.. hopefully I'll be able to correct it having watched these videos :-)
You have that scythe too far off the ground for a good cut. I put myself through junior college mowing firebreaks with scythe just like yours. I cleared the break to about 1/2 inch above the ground. I let the heel rest lightly on the ground and and swept in a circular motion, standing pretty well up right. The scythe is a great tool and thanks for showing this. The weed whacker is also noisy, dusty, and costs money to operate.
In fact, Scythe supply has RUclips videos including one about mowing a lawn with a scythe and it's by an old man (owner, I believe) and the part he mows is super even and short and he talks through the whole thing. It's the right tool and technique that is the secret. Get a European scythe.
Happy mowing. :)
Looks like you could stand to mess around with your nib (side grip) positions and you may need your tang angle adjusted and your edge ground thinner. In dry grass like that having a toothy edge from a coarse stone helps a lot to keep the stalks from slipping off the edge. The edge should only be about 7° per side--VERY thin.
But does he have the skulltrooper?
ayy lmao
Haha
Teeqo so sorry man
Teeqo if only your past self knew what was coming to the item shop
Lmao so funny
Loved this clip and the "can do it" attitude. Thank you sir.
Nice to know that someone still uses scythe and i finally saw it in work.
you saw it in use poorly, he's very clueless on how it actually works
TheArcWelder ?
Many times I had to use one of these in the field on my Grandfather's farm great video
His voice sounds so mellow and cheery.
Super informative! Thank you so much for making this video!
So this is where RUclips recommend me at 3am
Καλά τα λες μεγάλε .Στην Ελλάδα όμως έχουμε πολλές πέτρες μέσα στα λιβάδια και το δρεπάνι όλο χτυπάει. (GR)
the scythe look's like therapy to me...
This is why the grim reaper carries a sycthe
Another advantage of the less-shredded hay, besides the bigger volume, is that the nutrition is better captured. As books on haymaking explain (go read them if you want references), the more you knock the leaves off the hay while processing it, the poorer the nutritive value conveyed to the livestock. Not that the nutrition drops to zero (it doesn't), but it can be reduced by quarter or half. The commenter who chastised the presenter about the shredded hay being better for the animal is not as informed as he imagines himself to be. This video is useful, regardless of anyone's whining about the details of his technique or snath position adjustment.
If a scythe is set right, the cup that the bottom of the blade makes is always in contact with the ground. If it is sharp and the handle is set right, there's no knees involved it's all twist and step.
i have no idea why RUclips is recommending scythes to me but i never knew they were this effective. Makes me want to buy one to freak out my neighbors.
Good to learn the old ways for sure. We might be taken back to the old ways if things keep going the way they are with price and technology. Normal farmers can barely afford farm machinery even now. This makes me think that we are being forced out of farming so we are reliant on corporate harvesting only. But tools like the scythe are still being made and sold so buying one now for the fun of it, might keep one ahead of that game.
They both have their niche. Each is better at its own job.
Why do I feel like this guy has a hidden weed farm
My man holds the sweet cheeba close to his heart
Done properly with the scythe! And your body shows the benefits of doing the work right. ; >
I bet he can get real fit with that hand scyth
To be fair though. I would have that knocked down quicker and better cut with a trimmer. A couple things calculate in to the efficiency of a trimmer. The brand, what is their engine tech like, what kind of head are you using, brush cutters can be built to have discbine type heads on them that allow for proper heavy weed cutting while not leaving plastic fibers behind.
Those type of commercial type units will be better suited to make hay on a better budget.
Then you can get a power head and power scythe. Which is a hedge trimmer attachment for speed cutting field growth areas like around water ways. Get a bike handle power head with harness. Hit the trigger and walk along your paths. Come in up to 26 inch length units. Can make hay pretty quickly without the need of a tractor.
Loving the tat man, Smoke Your's
He had a joint in a bottle in an other video
This man doesnt know how to use a scythe or even a hay fork
For great scything technique: ruclips.net/video/VVn1kiZnldQ/видео.htmlm50s
Agreed.
You mean a pitch fork?
Well, he's trying. Can you start off as a master, or does it take a while to get there?
The scythe is too small for him as well. Even if he knew the technique he would injure himself contorting in to the position to get the blade on the ground for the entire sweep
Greg - you're ripped, bro.
1:30 Normal people, 1:38 Tfue.
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@@starkstark4186 chill out I know everyone plays forntite and you want to be a cool kid but no need to cry online about people making jokes about it
"Out here on the farm" sounds like somebody has never seen a farm lmao 🤣
Thank-you for this informative youtube video 👍
I really love it that the comment section has some professional scythe user. RUclips is great :D
On the Scythe you need to move the handles up a few inches on it to meet your body portions!!! You will kill your lower back and get no work done the second day because of it!!!!
ZZ top at the weekend. LOVE IT ! Altogether now: "He got legs, mind you don't lose them, because this is SHARP etc"
Clicked on the video for the awesome body stayed for interesting knowledge.
Sharpness counts with a syth,you've got to have it really sharp in order to do a good job of haying
Guys can we stop being so mean to this guy he is showing us something he is nice, So can we be nice
Hay, that's pretty interesting.
There's an easier way. And there's a way that keeps your body looking like that. Keep doing what you do brother.
I much prefer a scythe . No loud motorized noise. I keep in shape and honestly I'm just not up for buying gas or buying new parts . When a scythe handle will last over a life time . The blade will need sharpening but that's it
The other nice thing is that a scythe won't leave you with that vibration tingle.
Scythes are the coolest fucking thing
Maybe I have a tip. If you 1.) harden (hammering) and 2.) sharpen it very well and 3.) cut the green grass --> you can also cut it to the ground with less effort ;)
Perfeito. Parabéns pelo trabalho. Grande abraço. Brasil
Each tool has their own use.
Wicked beard. how long have you been growing it out?
How much for the account
6 bales of hay
Eisal Mazard 25 feet
Hide the pin in your hay bail, the children will look all afternoon 🤠👍
Hide a sharp pin in your hay bail, the children will be looking all afternoon 🤠👍
LMAOOO
Here in Romania, almost every household has one.
I wish I had a European scythe! This one is an old American model for heavy brush. It's also for a smaller person. Your scythe technology is gorgeous!
That was fascinating. I wonder if you would get a better result for length from a brush cutter instead of a line trimmer. I used a brush cutter and it doesn't seem to mulch the grass quite as much as a line trimmer.
the old folks know what they were doing hay bro
Who needs a gym when you have a scythe!
You need a handle built to your height and arm reach, you are supposed to keep the blade low as possible to the ground to where the whole blade glides across the ground. And your only movement is in the torso area.
Gherman Join The Hunts ..
Good on him. Shame there's not more like him.
They call me the *Grimm Trimmer*
you can't even use the scythe, it does a better job than the weed trimmer if you can use it
I have a power scythe that basically works like an upside down helicopter.
The new Jiro's skin look really real
I would like a weed trimmer
Gehrman is that you?
lol love the cannabis leaf tat
tractor and a cycle cutter works wonders for hay fields
Loved my brushcutter!
I am pretty good with a weed trimmer, but the sythe did a better job just as fast or faster... where can I get one?
Lehman's selles them
....>
Luke Warmwater it's www.lehmans.com
try scythesupply.com and get a European style scythe. Watch some videos about it and you'll see how much superior it is to the English style scythe in this video. Generally speaking European(Austrian) style scythe is much lighter and easier to use.
I am lazy, I am cheap, I have a small area. thanks for the advise.my yard is flat and smooth, and this seems like the way to go two, three times a year when it is tall enough to be dryed and used for feed or stuff.
Most of us are not trying to make hay bales though...So there is that.
Magnífica parabéns pelo trabalho. Grande abraço Brasil
obrigado
Use a rake intead of a fork for the trimmer. You'll get what you want.
I need/want something that requires less space to swing for cutting grass in my mom's overly ornamented yards. I'm having to use a hedge trimming scissor tool while on my knees to get in all the areas too small for the gas mower. If it were up to me there'd be gravel everywhere and so no threat of the city getting up in our business.
Thank you so much
I've got the exact same Husqvarna weed trimmer
"It always comes to the Hunter's helpers to clean up in these sort of messes"
Nice weed leaf tattoo
Get a sized scythe so you can do a wider rotation and double your clearing potential
so use the sythe and then get the weed after that use the weed thingy to cut off the excess
Ever sence I saw this I have did thisfor my 196 rabbit colnoy
For about 5 1/2years and it works very good would recommend
nice Pot leaf ... Yes , I know we all make mistakes or regret something
get a custom european one made for your height and arm length practice proper technique and you wont be gassed your back wont hurt its super simple and you can actually cut a lot more then you did. you have like a half stroke going on so you could actually get twice as much grass as that in same amount of time. proper technique is more moving your full body and not so much your arms.. and you basically twist farther around each way.. but ya
Hola saludos desde Perú hermosa herramienta
If you use the scythe properly, you'll actually get the close cut with the weed whacker... your swing is not complete and you're chopping with the scythe and it's not low enough to the ground... proper swing is everything man!!
the sound of the trimmer in ff though lololol
You're making my back hurt just watching. You need a longer/larger scythe so that you're upright.
Digging the cleome tattoo ;)
I'm wondering how well the scythe would do on denser weeds. My weed eater is terrible right now and am thinking of replacing it with a scythe, wondering if I'd even have to forge my own to get one.
Awesome video buddy!
Nice video! Thanks man
Based on preference
i might want one now, because every person who uses this tool has fit chest and arms and shoulders
Weedo is the best tool in the world. You can cut grass edge and dust of a side walk. All in one tool gotta love it. And just use a rack to collect that trash or just leave it
What the heck is two in the morning and im watching a man trimming weed with scythe
All I can think is you have to be really stoned to do this much work in the sun for the sake of a youtube video. Either way I clicked so...you win
Wake n bake in the sun
Where bouts in SC are you? I live in the Pee Dee. Really liking your channel.
Near Florence.
gregpryorhomestead Nichols here. By chance do you know any herpers who'd come take my Copperheads away? I've had 7 in one year.
gregpryorhomestead How do you make a snake trap? I don't want to kill them.
I am guessing the powered brush cutter (weed trimmer) is considerably more dangerous. I use a brush cutter with a metal blade but as I getting old I would like to try a scythe for safety, and perhaps exercise.
the problem is, a weed trimmer is not meant for making hay. it is for touch ups after cutting grass.
i have a scythe but its a giant harvest scythe so i can barely hold it