Good, quality scythe supplies?

Vulpes_vulpes · #1 12/23/13, 07:35 PM

Hi y'all! I'm now the proud owner of a 28" Austrian grass blade, and I'm looking to buy a reliable snath and a good peening jib/natural whetstone. Because the blade is Austrian, I'm interested in getting an Austrian snath. Any recommendations for a supplier? Also, I've heard that if you're short--I think I qualify as petite--a curved snath is a better bet, but is that true?

Thanks!

VERN in IL · #2 12/23/13, 08:21 PM

http://www.scythesupply.com/

I like the business above. I actually got a metal tube scythe handle with adjustable grips, got it from a online seller with an American(brush) style blade.

Studhauler · #3 12/23/13, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Vulpes_vulpes

Also, I've heard that if you're short--I think I qualify as petite--a curved snath is a better bet, but is that true?

I am 6' 2" and the only scythe I have used, has a curved snath. It does not fit me well. You are probably right about the curved snath.

hotzcatz · #4 12/24/13, 02:07 AM

http://www.gemplers.com/product/1562...Snath?pfx=OTWP

I didn't order from them, but found them several years ago when I was looking for a scythe.

talkingamoeba · #5 12/24/13, 04:56 PM

I get my stuff here http://www.themaruggcompany.com/
Got two custom snathes made to fit. Work great.

plowhand · #6 12/24/13, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by talkingamoeba

I get my stuff here http://www.themaruggcompany.com/
Got two custom snathes made to fit. Work great.

I've ordered from both places and like both well. Like the above snath a hair bit better, but like the other as well.

FarmerRob · #7 12/25/13, 03:20 PM

All my scythe links:

http://scytheconnection.com/

http://scytheworks.ca/

http://www.themaruggcompany.com/index.html

http://www.scythesupply.com/

Rustaholic · #8 12/25/13, 05:14 PM

WOW This is cool.
The scythe is still alive.
My best steps to getting my hands on one would be to walk out to the pump house. (The A-frame shed I built over the well pit)
Then head over to my tool trailer.
I know I have a couple extra blades, two full slightly curved handle ones and one more like those that has the grain cradle on it.
I will continue to pick them up when I find them for sale.