How to Use a Scythe

By Harvey R. Gardner
Published on May 1, 1981
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The following diagram displays the basics of how to use a scythe.
The following diagram displays the basics of how to use a scythe.
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For maximum effectiveness you'll need to sharpen your scythe often.
For maximum effectiveness you'll need to sharpen your scythe often.
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A scythe is a fine tool for mowing or cutting.
A scythe is a fine tool for mowing or cutting.

Up until about a century ago, virtually every small-scale
farmer knew how to use a scythe. The hook-bladed
implements were used for cutting fields of hay, grain, and
weeds. But when the horsedrawn mowing machine–and,
later, the petroleum-powered harvester–became
popular, scythe usage dropped off sharply. In fact, today,

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