Fine-Grit Natural "Fux" Austrian Whetstone (For Fine Sharpening)

Our finest grit scythe sharpening stone for day-to-day use.

This tool is well paired with our Farm & Homestead Scythes, or our Grass and Lawn Scythes to restore a clean, sharp edge quickly under field conditions.

To sharpen, wipe the blade clean of any vegetation. Stand scythe on handle with blade at face level and apply pressure while moving the stone from handle to tip. Do not bevel or sharpen the bottom side of the blade.

This sharpening process is performed periodically in the field whenever a blade starts to feel slower and less aggressive in its cut. Usually less than a minute of sharpening periodically during use will keep the blade performing adequately.

After significant field use, a scythe will benefit from peening -- the restorative process for thinning and mending the cutting edge. Please see our Deluxe Peening Bar Anvil set -- or our Peening Jig for options. 

This Austrian-crafted is 23-centimeters and is available individually, or with two different durable, practical, water-tight clip-on belt holder options: high-visibility shatter-resistant yellow plastic, or beautiful handcrafted copper. (Both retain water – enabling you to fill the holder half way up with water, keeping the stone wet for use).