I've just picked up on the July discussion about garden scythes. The "Garden Scyther" referred to below is advertised on Saturdays in The Times (£11.95 for one or ££9.95 each for two, +P&P).
I'm wondering whether anyone else, in addition to the one report (below) has
bought one and what he or she thinks of it - effectiveness, durability etc.
Other than that, I remember Chris Beardshaw on 'Gardeners' World' a few weeks ago using a scythe of similar size handle/action to a golf club. Can anyone tell me more about it?
Thanks
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Originally Posted by hugo agogo
"John Mortlock" wrote in message ...[color=blue]
Does anyone know where to buy a hand scythe at a reasonable price ?
I recently purchased an item called a Garden Scyther which I saw
advertised in the Telegraph and AG, I think, for about £15 including
postage. Unless you are after a proper scythe, and if you need it
only for the occasional use, you might well find it suitable. It is
basically a long knife (33ins long), like a parang or panga, and the
thin blade is sharp(ish) on both edges and curved upwards at the end.
If you can get a good swinging motion going - a bit like a slice at
golf, but backwards as well as forwards - you can clear long grass,
nettles, etc without too much difficulty, although it is definitely
not as effective as a traditional scythe. |