This is the first in a new series of videos on learning to scythe.
Next video in the series, setting up your scythe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBZyinmXH20
Here are some races between power tools and scythes.I think these races are set up to be perfect cutting for the scythes, but still intersting.
Race between scythe and strimmer 2010
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsfIHiBB6xE
Race between scythes and strimmers 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVVr4cJKs38
Race between scythe and lawn mower:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yff467gge-w
Scythe gangs in Britain - https://scytheassociation.org/the-english-scythe-revisited/
One place to buy a scythe in Britain: https://www.scythecymru.co.uk/
Suggested items:
snath - including shaft and two handles
Clamp with two grub screws and hex key
Wedge
Styria 65cm blade for rough or Profisense 65/75cm blade for meadows
La Saurat Sharpening stone
Stone holder (I prefer the plastic ones as they are larger)
Peening Jig
Carborundum stone after peening
Rubberized sanding block