Directory: Equipment: Scythes (6)   Articles The Beauty of Scythes An excellent and inspirational introduction to using a scythe. Waterproofing Your Snath Discusses applying waterproof sealant to the snath (scythe handle). How to avoid the wood splitting, whre not to apply sealant and a suggested sealant mixture. Snath Selection The snath is wooden shaft on which the blade mounts. There are straight and bent snathes and this article describes which is the best for each task.   Books The Scythe Book by David Tresemer. Covers mowing hay, cutting weeds and harvesting small grains with hand tools. Currently out of print at Amazon - try ScytheSupply.   Contacts European Scythe Equipment "Mow where your tractor can't go". Promote, support and sell internationally (including NZ) to those starting to mow and for experienced people looking for improved equipment - bush, ditch and grass blades, customized snaths, sharpening equipment,...   Web Resources Scythe Workshops A series of six workshops covering peening, honing, stroke, hafting angle, snath fit and using a hay rack. Current Weather Warnings | Bookmark this page | Suggest a listing | Advertise on this page | Our Philosophy This page was last updated on 01 May 2013 All content and images copyright © 2013 Small Kiwi Farms New Zealand. Copyright of linked pages is retained by their owners. Small Kiwi Farms New Zealand is unable to give any assurance regarding the accuracy of this information.