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Austrian Adjustable Scythe Snath (Handle)

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Adjustable ash wood snaths with ring (not including blade). Light weight and adjustable to any person's stature. Spare handles available without attachments please contact to order.More details below.

Austrian Scythes

Austrian Adjustable Scythe Snath including D-ring and Allen Key (Not including blade)

  • A gently curved ergonomic ash shaft.
  • Light hand grips which can be moved along the shaft to suit the size and stance of the user.
  • Fixing the hand grips to the shaft is easily done with a single secure bolt.
  • The blade will be attached to the snath with a clamp ('D ring') that is held in place by two grub screws driven by an Allen key.
  • Both D ring and Allen key are provided with every snath.
  • Spare parts available.

Sizes

The snaths come in four sizes: 130cm, 150cm, 160cm and 170cm.

  • 130cm for people 120 - 155cm tall    (4ft to 5ft)
  • 150cm for people 155 - 170cm tall    (5ft to 5ft 7in)
  • 160cm for people 170 - 185cm tall    (5ft 7in to 6ft 2in)
  • 170cm for people 185 - 200cm tall    (6ft 2in to 6ft 7in)

Left-handed?

Traditionally, left-handed scythes were rare as mowing was done in teams and everybody needed to be moving in the same direction. Most left-handers adjust easily to mowing with a right-handed scythe as the motion is symmetrical. Using a right-handed scythe gives you more options for blades and they are more readily available. However, if you do want a left-handed scythe, we can get it for you together with a 70cm mowing blades - please call to order.

Correct snath assembly

Scything and peening have always been hugely important to a rural economy. See picture from 14th century St. Vitus Cathedral Golden Gate fence, Prague, Czech Republic.

Scythe detail from St Vitus Cathedral, Prague

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