How to Adjust Aluminum American Scythes For Ease Of Use
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- Опубликовано: 3 апр 2021
- How I set up my American style aluminum scythe (made by Seymour) to fit my height, setting the two nibs (wood grips) to fit my "cubit" (the distance between elbow and tips of fingers.) Please comment, subscribe, share, and hit the bell for notifications. I'm trying to get to 1,000 subscribers. Thanks for watching my video.
Thanks for demonstration. I have an aluminum one arriving within the next week or two. Have been practicing with an old antique one in the meantime that is super heavy. FYI- If you were to point the upper NIB straight up (closer towards you(while holding in cutting position)), you can use your top hand to push down onto the entire backend of the Scythe, which will lift the blade. I discovered this practicing with my wooden tank antique one. Just hope this method works alright while swinging it through tall grass as I have not tried this method yet in long grass.
that's a good tip to try
I didn't know the threads were left handed on the handle adjustments. Thanks for the information!
Yes, that's always a surprise when folks try to adjust them. It's "backwards" from the normal threading so as to not come loose when you are swing the sythe.
i have a wooden snath, found it works better removing the top nib...using it like a straight European snath...but I'm only 5'6
Sounds like a possible good alternative
Thanks so much for this information it was extremely helpful.
Thank you and glad you were helped!
Thank you
Thanks!
Hello Don,
Benjamin at Baryonyx Knife & Tool has made some very good instructional videos on the American scythe.
Before using your scythe, the tang on the blade needs to be adjusted. The amount of bend is determined by your height and type of snath you're using. Benjamin has a video on this as well.
Here is Benjamin's video on adjusting the snath.
ruclips.net/video/DjKjciIIDbs/видео.html