{"product_id":"set-streu-staudensense-inkl-kupferkumpf-und-wetzsteine-sensenblatt-45-cm-metall-wurf-150-cm","title":"Set: Scythe for spreading and mowing perennials, including copper water container and whetstones – 45 cm scythe blade – 150 cm metal shaft","description":"The practical scythe set consists of a \u003cstrong\u003e45 cm scythe blade for grass, weeds and perennials\u003c\/strong\u003e made of high-quality special steel, mounted on an ergonomic metal garden scythe snath with adjustable handles, and sharpening tools. The copper scythe stone holder with belt attachment, used as a water container, and the sharpening stones for grinding and honing blades and cutting edges are ideal for working directly in the field.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e45 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e scythe blade made of high-quality special steel \n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eErgonomic\u003c\/strong\u003e metal-tube garden scythe snath (shaft) \n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight-adjustable\u003c\/strong\u003e wooden handles \n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eScythe stone holder made of copper \n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConvenient belt attachment \n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes \u003cstrong\u003etwo\u003c\/strong\u003e high-quality \u003cstrong\u003eceramic sharpening stones\u003c\/strong\u003e (KG 100\/240) \n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFor gardening, hobbies and DIY \n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for dry and wet use \n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWarning\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18+ only! This product contains sharp tools or blades and is therefore not intended for anyone below the legal minimum age. These tools must be handled with particular care and expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eSCYTHE\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe high-quality special-steel scythe blade for grass, weeds, perennials or silage is hand-forged in up to 20 steps at one of the last scythe forges in Central Europe, in the Kremstal region of Austria, and peened ready for mowing. \u003cbr\u003eThe scythe blade has a slight upward curve towards the tip, allowing it to glide smoothly with a swinging motion and preventing it from getting caught in the ground.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe metal-tube garden scythe snath is galvanized, curved and pointed. The front wooden handle is adjustable on the snath, and the scythe blade is secured with the scythe ring. The blade cuts as it moves from right to left, so it is designed for right-handed users. The ergonomically shaped metal scythe snath with its two adjustable wooden handles is used to guide the scythe. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e \n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eW 58 x D 29 x H 154 cm \n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCutting length: 45 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e \n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e2.4 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded in delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e1 scythe blade \u003cbr\u003e1 metal scythe snath with height-adjustable handles \u003cbr\u003e1 scythe ring \u003cbr\u003e1 Allen key for the scythe ring \u003cbr\u003e1 assembly \/ instruction manual \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMowing technique\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eStand facing the mowing path, with your feet set about shoulder-width apart. Using your torso and arms, swing the scythe blade in a smooth, sweeping arc close to the ground, with a rotating motion and without excessive force. Chopping or pulling motions are often a sign that the scythe is not sharp enough. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpness\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe scythe blade must be maintained regularly. This means honing it at short intervals with a damp sharpening stone (carried in a water-filled scythe stone holder), as well as hardening the cutting edge by peening it. On a flat anvil, use a peening hammer to hammer out the scythe blade, working from the heel to the tip and back again. This draws out (thins) and hardens the cutting edge. It also sharpens the blade and significantly increases its edge life. Edge life is the time you can work without interruption before signs of wear appear. This method of reshaping can also remove nicks up to about 5 millimetres deep in the cutting edge. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjusting the scythe\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCorrectly adjusting and mounting the blade on the snath to suit the height of the person mowing is very important. The angle between the blade’s longitudinal axis and the snath, as well as setting the correct cutting height (5 to 10 mm above the ground), ensure perfect mowing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eSCYTHE STONE HOLDER\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003ecopper scythe stone holder\u003c\/strong\u003e is a quiver-like \u003cstrong\u003econtainer for a sharpening stone\u003c\/strong\u003e, known by many names, such as Schlocker, Schlucker or Schiaker. When sharpening tool edges, it is important to generate as little frictional heat as possible. Dry grinding would harden the steel undesirably, making it brittle. To prevent this, fill the holder with water, carry the sharpening stone in it and keep the stone moist at all times. The practical belt attachment lets you carry the holder and sharpening stone close at hand. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Using copper tools releases tiny amounts of copper into the soil, adding trace elements. 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The fine, light grey stone is used to hone and finish tools, providing a fine edge. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur sharpening stone is suitable for grinding and sharpening standard tools such as hoes, shovels, spades, sickles, scythes, pruning shears, garden shears and axes. 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