Scythe Supply offers European style scythes, scythe blades, snaths, whetstones, hammers, anvils and equipment. We are scythe enthusiasts and want others to discover the rewards of using this elegant tool.

Use the scythe to clear an overgrown lawn before using a power or hand reel mower. A scythe will clip right up close to foundations, steps, fences, stone walls, plantings, garden beds and many other obstructions that a mechanical mower can’t get close to.

For more information on mowing a lawn with a scythe check out our article, "Notes on Mowing a Lawn." Videos

A scythe is an excellent tool for mowing hay fields, maintaining lawns, cutting grains for human or animal feed. Use it to clear the edges of fields, mow along stonewalls, under and around fences, and on steep or wet ground impossible for heavy machinery.

Mar 28, 2017 · In this 10-minute video Richard Scott demonstrates how to mow a lawn using a European scythe. Includes tips on: blade orientation, mowing around plantings/flowers, and other specifics to make your lawn mowing efficient and effective.

European Scythe Blades: grass blades, bush blades, ditch blades, left-handed blades, sickles, and blade covers.

If you would like help in deciding if a long blade makes sense for you please call us at (207) 853-4750 or email at [email protected]. Order blades on our blades page . Blade covers are available for all blade sizes. Click here for a discussion on snath selection.

With a scythe you can reach under low hanging branches (especially on dwarf species) to clear away suckers and keep the grass low enough to discourage voles. You can get much closer, more easily and safely for the tree with a scythe than with machinery. Berry growers for thinning and weed removal.

In this video, Siobhan and Nia will demonstrate how to take your measurements for when you order your custom Scythe Supply snath! They will talk about the measurements needed-- Height, Hip to Ground, and Cubit-- and demonstrate how to record them.

Most Americans have abandoned scythes in favor of power mowing equipment, even when it comes to cutting weeds around buildings and fences. But if you've grown weary of the whine of string trimmers, maybe you're ready to try a scythe, says Elliot Fishbein.