Nordic-Style Land Management Scythe (no peening required)

A very low-maintenance hardened steel scythe that does not need peening -- our personal favorite scythe for rugged ground. 

While Austrian and East European scythes are typically made of soft steel that can be periodically hammered (peened) to produce a thinner, almost razor-sharp, cutting edge, other scythe traditions – notably those in Scandinavia – have long favored harder steel which can withstand more use without sharpening – especially at remote field sites. 

This 66-centimeter blade is only 4-centimeters wide, thus remaining lightweight and nimble despite the higher density metal. While this blade doesn’t achieve the precise razor-sharpness of softer scythes, it maintains its sharpness much longer especially on uneven ground where rocks, or woody branches might be encountered. The result is that it takes a bit more effort to use this blade, however it saves labor otherwise spent on blade maintenance. This is first-class land management tool especially when dealing with thicker, more diverse vegetation, and variable landscape conditions. 

This set includes an ergonomically curved, lightweight alpine-style ash handle (snath) with adjustable hand grips. Select a 150-cm handle if you are about 5’10” tall or less, and 160-cm handle if you are taller than 5’10”. 

This tool is pre-sharpened and ready to use. For maintenance we recommend either:

• Hand-sharpening with the Coarse-Grit Blaaumark Whetstone, followed by the medium-grit Austrian "Styria" whetstone, -or
• Resharpening occasionally with a slow speed grinding wheel

Assembly and use instructions included.

Refund Policy: Please note we are very happy to provide a full refund on scythes that are returned in new and unused condition.