Grass/weed/light brush scythe/grass hook

FortyTwoBlades said:
It would work on such a snath with enough tang angle introduced, but I'm wondering what advantage you think would be gained by it...? You've seen my notes on whipping sticks, right?
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I've used and plan to use this scythe for cutting back woods undergrowth. It works well for this--carry a machete for the small trees and use the scythe for clearing. In this application the scythe is used in many positions -- not just in the typical mowing sweep. The American style bent handle is optimized for the traditional mowing style. I think a relatively straight handle would be more universal for various positions and applications of cutting of underbrush and yet would still mow.

I've not seen your thoughts on whipping sticks--can you point me to it?
 
In which case I still think a slasher makes the most sense, but you might try either a Slavic or Danish style snath.

As far as whipping sticks go, they're a simple wooden stick used for drawing out any micro-misalignment of the edge. You can go pretty extended periods using only one of those without needing to resort to abrasive methods. Jump to about the 8:00 mark in this video to get to the section on honing.

[video=youtube;yK8KVgM7WAM]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yK8KVgM7WAM&feature=youtu.be[/video]
 
Can you post some examples your thoughts on a slasher and snaths?
I already collect axes, knives, machetes, now scythes--you're killing me :D
 
Thunderstorm,
If you want to experiment with making a snath, it is rather easy. The one I rigged up here is still in service and works well, though I don't like the style for cutting hay as much as my Seymour:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/884115-Who-else-uses-a-scythe/page53

My son uses it fairly regularly and often borrow it for weeding paddocks when the brush blade is overkill.

The ubolts don't look too pretty, but secure the blade very well, as the plates deform around the tang.
 
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