I have an English Scythe and it's a sweeping motion; very smooth but it is work. If your scythe (the snath part) fits you then it is NOT back breaking but the longer the blade the more work. If your an 18 year old running the 800M in 1:55 then a 48" blade is doable but if you are older then a 24" or so is all you want. If it is really rough and I mean ditch rough with matted grass then a brush blade (16"+-) is all you will want.
That's pretty sweet Ben. I once tried out a scythe in my early 20's but it was massive and used for hay. It was too heavy and overbearing to do sufficient work like yours can do. Yours looks pleasant and lighter. Did you acquire that at a thrift store or was that given to you, kind sir?
My dad bought it for me a few years ago but never really had a chance to get it set up and cutting nice till now. I think its a smaller weed blade whilst for pure grass cutting they make longer ones. Overall extremely light and easy work, not any more tiring than a using a leaf rake. From what i understand american/english scythes are a bit different to use
Nice bit of kit. I’ve been using an Emel scythe which are common out here in Poland. Much cheaper than the ones from Austria and do the job for cutting paths and small areas of grass.
I recently picked up a couple old American style scythes (no peening!). Still working out the kinks. One of them has a brush blade and once I get it sharpened I think it will come in handy.
@@benscottwoodchopper Scotland sounds exciting Ben! My partners brother moved there from the UK over 5 years ago and loves it. Lots of choices for a wee dram as well. All the best!
scythes used to be hammered to sharpness to keep the blade as thin as possible. due to originally being made of wrought iron it wouldn't crack due to deformation.
Hey man, I'm a professional scythesman down in Kernow, be more than happy to give you a few pointers if you ever feel the need. I've been learning a great deal about axes and axmanship from your channel so seems like a fair trade and there are some crossovers. Also, recently I found myself in Urnieta and got a chance to visit Hachas Jauregi and have a look around his factory/house and buy a Basque straight from the man himself (cheaper option). Thought that might interest you. Plus I have a few other questions that are too inane to put in a YT comment.
@@benscottwoodchopper Ah yeah where in the heathen land that is Devon were you? Sure man, what blade are you using at the moment? I'm making a vid aimed at improvers so I can send a version over if you like. I have a thousand questions about axes...I'm becoming obsessed. I suppose chiefly, at the moment, I'm wondering whether buying a cheap stilhl forestry axe.- for limbing- and tuning it is worth it as opposed to just buying the muller Bieber wide bit you recommend. Also if you've ever used the CT Dayton or Jersey 3.5lb? They're going for decent prices atm.
@@ScytheKernow i was over near tiverton. I'd just get the biber canada 1000, 50-60 quid from radmore and tucker. Ive got the 3.5 council tool dayton, great axe even for double the cost
@@benscottwoodchopper Great, thanks. yeah the Dayton is like 29 quid on Edged Arts. I'm avin it, seems like a bargain. And yeah, is the Stihl a rebranded Ochsenkopf? Seems some are...Lastly, I also do hedge laying, so I'm wondering if there's any axes you know of you might recommend for that job? My Basque will do well, but any other shorter handled heavy ish head you'd recommend? I'm guessing I'll have to just do a custom job.
@@ScytheKernow ochsenkopfs sold by stihl still have ochsenkopf stamps on the head. I'd probably make something custom for hedging unless 70cm is short enough for your use?
Swish Swish sounds much nicer than a gas or electric trimmer.
More enjoyable to work with, dont need to wear ear pro or face shield that fogs up. No fuel cost or plastic string either
I have an English Scythe and it's a sweeping motion; very smooth but it is work. If your scythe (the snath part) fits you then it is NOT back breaking but the longer the blade the more work. If your an 18 year old running the 800M in 1:55 then a 48" blade is doable but if you are older then a 24" or so is all you want. If it is really rough and I mean ditch rough with matted grass then a brush blade (16"+-) is all you will want.
Ça fait plaisir de te voir faucher camarade !
That's pretty sweet Ben. I once tried out a scythe in my early 20's but it was massive and used for hay. It was too heavy and overbearing to do sufficient work like yours can do. Yours looks pleasant and lighter. Did you acquire that at a thrift store or was that given to you, kind sir?
My dad bought it for me a few years ago but never really had a chance to get it set up and cutting nice till now. I think its a smaller weed blade whilst for pure grass cutting they make longer ones. Overall extremely light and easy work, not any more tiring than a using a leaf rake. From what i understand american/english scythes are a bit different to use
Oddly satisfying to manually remove weeds, in it?
Thats cool man, nice quiet work👍👍
Nice bit of kit. I’ve been using an Emel scythe which are common out here in Poland. Much cheaper than the ones from Austria and do the job for cutting paths and small areas of grass.
I recently picked up a couple old American style scythes (no peening!). Still working out the kinks. One of them has a brush blade and once I get it sharpened I think it will come in handy.
Without the fumes from the Motomix !
Go Ben!
aw, man, you cut the ponytail
New Video incoming, how to file a Sense.
Did you move to Germany?
nah Scotland
@@benscottwoodchopper Scotland sounds exciting Ben! My partners brother moved there from the UK over 5 years ago and loves it. Lots of choices for a wee dram as well. All the best!
scythes used to be hammered to sharpness to keep the blade as thin as possible. due to originally being made of wrought iron it wouldn't crack due to deformation.
@@Erpyrikk they still are peened with a hammer to thin the edge, i have the tools to do it
Hey man, I'm a professional scythesman down in Kernow, be more than happy to give you a few pointers if you ever feel the need. I've been learning a great deal about axes and axmanship from your channel so seems like a fair trade and there are some crossovers. Also, recently I found myself in Urnieta and got a chance to visit Hachas Jauregi and have a look around his factory/house and buy a Basque straight from the man himself (cheaper option). Thought that might interest you. Plus I have a few other questions that are too inane to put in a YT comment.
Shame really because i just moved from devon back up to scotland. Happy to hear any tips in scything and likewise if you have any questions about axes
@@benscottwoodchopper Ah yeah where in the heathen land that is Devon were you? Sure man, what blade are you using at the moment? I'm making a vid aimed at improvers so I can send a version over if you like. I have a thousand questions about axes...I'm becoming obsessed. I suppose chiefly, at the moment, I'm wondering whether buying a cheap stilhl forestry axe.- for limbing- and tuning it is worth it as opposed to just buying the muller Bieber wide bit you recommend. Also if you've ever used the CT Dayton or Jersey 3.5lb? They're going for decent prices atm.
@@ScytheKernow i was over near tiverton. I'd just get the biber canada 1000, 50-60 quid from radmore and tucker. Ive got the 3.5 council tool dayton, great axe even for double the cost
@@benscottwoodchopper Great, thanks. yeah the Dayton is like 29 quid on Edged Arts. I'm avin it, seems like a bargain. And yeah, is the Stihl a rebranded Ochsenkopf? Seems some are...Lastly, I also do hedge laying, so I'm wondering if there's any axes you know of you might recommend for that job? My Basque will do well, but any other shorter handled heavy ish head you'd recommend? I'm guessing I'll have to just do a custom job.
@@ScytheKernow ochsenkopfs sold by stihl still have ochsenkopf stamps on the head. I'd probably make something custom for hedging unless 70cm is short enough for your use?