My grandfather was doing this job from early morning till night for weeks. They certainly were very tough man. This job is very hard and phisically demanding
You can probably do it too - It will just take some weeks or many months to build up the routine and muscles. I'm not there yet, and I'm especiall impressed by the consistency of his cuts :)
@@herbalgiles9468 There are multiple types of mowers. A typical one isn't going to be able to cut straight through that and he would have to make multiple passes to cover the same area as one pass as that one. You are still going to have to clear the bag or at least have the mower throw it and rake it up anyway. To compensate above that you are going to have to spend a lot of money. I'm glad you LYAO but just wondering if you thought of all the options.
This seems like a very relaxing thing to do. Especially if you're trying to clear your head or thing about something. It's crazy that we have moved away from things that are so efficient like this.
Christopher Powell yeah, efficient. Zero-turns are nice as well but it takes a lot less money to buy a scythe. Not everyone has the luxury of buying a stupidly expensive lawnmower. I don't know if you know this but things tend to look better when done by hand instead of machine.
For a small field of hay like an acre or less a single man with a scythe is fine but if you want to cut hay in any decent amount of time and not have rain ruin it you would need to have at least one person per acre scything or have one tractor and be able to do dozens of acres in a single day. If it rains on the cut hay its a bust its ruined.
When you have never scythe, it looks like boring and tiring. When you use to, it's pleasant and healthy, you can hear the birds. Because of no motor, it's engine failure free, it's cheap, no sunday problem with neighborhood. So many advantages
Back in the medieval times, a man would have to scythe an acre a day. Typically hay and the measurement was around 66ft by 660ft. So imagine the amount of work that is, in one day. That's without everything else they had to do. I guess a bonus is that it is a tiring but relaxing task, not a tedious one. I'm not an expert on it of course but if I had the land to do it, I'd do it as part of a work out to be honest. Seems like a very nice and steady way to keep fit and healthy as well as not a tedious and boring thing. Just out on a field with nature noises and the wind blowing, seems so relaxing. Life sure is easy today but some of the work they did back then we could do with doing ourselves today to be honest. I mean it's no where near as efficient as the technology we have today we can use but on a health and emotional level, it's so much better for your body and mind! Wish I had land to do this on to be honest, would be such a nice way to clear the mind!
I've tried cutting some hay last summer to feed my animals in wintertime. This man makes it seem so easy, when in realitiy it is pretty damn hard to cut grass with a scythe.
I'm quite new to scything and it seems I can cut everything, from netles, bushes to saplings, except grass - That seems the hardes to cut, maybe because it's so flexibel, or I'm doing something wrong
Swish swoosh swish swoosh swish swoosh it becomes meditative. I could actually start to hear the blade becoming dull. 4 strokes later he stopped to sharpen.
Thanks, going on 8 years now. For haying, I like a longer blade. This one îs 85cm. Generally, I use a 60cm. Have you learned peening? That was the skill that helped my mowing the most, since it allows the blade to stay sharp longer between honings. Have fun!
@lundoftheeast219 peening is my next project, I have the jig and I have two different anvils, and the hammer I was just working on getting set up. I'll definitely make it a priority. I'm not sure if the peening jig is going to do a really good job or if I need to learn to use the anvils.
@lundoftheeast219 I got the peening pretty close to actually being right yesterday. Man, it cut so well! You are right, I don't think you can get a good of an edge with the jig. I'm still working on it, but what an amazing difference. Thank you for your guidance.
You have to spread and turn the hay after this (if he does it in a traditional way,) usually takes about 4 days but there are easier more efficient methods today.
Ido if you will see this since this was posted 2 yrs ago but I’m considering getting one of these and id like to know, how bad of at all does it hurt your back and knees thanks in advance and good job on the video!!
Your scythe is not setup correctly for your height and arm length. You should not have to bend your knees that much and bend your upper body like that.
I agree, BUT...sickle bar mowers have moving parts that wear and require maintenance, machining, and tending. Horses require feed, medical care, and shelter. The training, equipment, and all of the rest that's included increases the time and cost of doing it that way even though time in the field may be decreased. Working "smarter" rather than "harder" has also increased the obesity rates throughout the world exponentially (speaking from experience).
@@lundoftheeast219 No we use a haybine on my neighbors field. In my fields I use a brush hog on my buckwheat when it goes to seed. I plant it just for my bees and the deer. I just meant I will stick with my tractor.
In that sense, scything is quite safe: The blade is always a snath-length away from you. I do always wear leather gloves though, when touching the edge (e.g., sharpening), after having cut myself twice in short succession in my first weeks ;)
Y'know, there's a reason the Petrol Engine was invented. Sod the environment. Sod the noise pollution. Forget all this retro stuff and being all ''hip and trendy'' with the save the planet way of life. You spend too much time cutting grass the old way, you're missing out on better things to do before we all succumb to the grave. So, buy a petrol strimmer or a decent ride on mower, cut the workload down a hell-of-a-lot, and you'll have more time to enjoy the rest of your days, instead of turning 60 years old and shot with arthritis, calloused hands, and bent double from all the olde-time work in a modern age. Unless you are doing a short public demonstration on a farm, there really is no need to be doing this as an actual ''job to do''.
@@mine8258 LOL! - I can assure you that I'm more than half a century old! I have used a sickle and sythe in the field when I was younger, and not for modern kicks or to be trendy and retro. To put it mildly: if I were a horse...they'd have shot me years ago!
I can tell you're a boomer because you are talking down on people putting in hard work and actually enjoying their work instead of wasting their time sitting around
@@TexboyGamer - A Boomer to me is someone born during a certain age. As in Baby Boom (that came after the war) up until the mid 1960s. Christ knows what Boomer you're referring to? But whatever, you obviously did not understand my initial post. Basically: been there, done that, and I'm glad they invented the petrol engine. (petrol strimmers are amazing things). I'm not one to care about the environment, what with the noise pollution engines make (especially a 2 stroke on full chat), or the oil and fuel they consume. I want a job done, done quick, effortless, so there's more time to enjoy what little time there is left on this planet). But, never mind my words: you crack on doing things however you see fit! Dogue.
I bet he has little trouble falling asleep at night.
My grandfather was doing this job from early morning till night for weeks. They certainly were very tough man. This job is very hard and phisically demanding
Until you reach that point where you're a badass... Then the bad asses in-turn feel bad for you!
Very hard work, it takes a real man to do this, as my grandfather use to do it. 👍👍
This guy is a legend!!! Much respect to someone who can cut a lawn with a scythe!!!👍
You can probably do it too - It will just take some weeks or many months to build up the routine and muscles. I'm not there yet, and I'm especiall impressed by the consistency of his cuts :)
Thanks for this video. I counted the strokes you made before taking a break. So my frequent needs of sharpening and breaks are not unusual.
I did the same!
One convenient thing about scything is how the cut material is deposited in rows instead of scattered all over the place.
hebneh yea but the time it takes
@@herbalgiles9468 vs.?
EmptyZed vs lawn mowing
EmptyZed what else lmao
@@herbalgiles9468 There are multiple types of mowers. A typical one isn't going to be able to cut straight through that and he would have to make multiple passes to cover the same area as one pass as that one. You are still going to have to clear the bag or at least have the mower throw it and rake it up anyway. To compensate above that you are going to have to spend a lot of money. I'm glad you LYAO but just wondering if you thought of all the options.
Well, that’s one sure way to never get fat.
Yep. Pretty much.
I've been watching scything videos a lot lately. i find them relaxing. but not for the scythe driver. respect.
This seems like a very relaxing thing to do. Especially if you're trying to clear your head or thing about something. It's crazy that we have moved away from things that are so efficient like this.
Jacob Strobbe efficient? Are you serious? Zero turn is the way to go.its the fastest way to cut grass.
Christopher Powell yeah, efficient. Zero-turns are nice as well but it takes a lot less money to buy a scythe. Not everyone has the luxury of buying a stupidly expensive lawnmower. I don't know if you know this but things tend to look better when done by hand instead of machine.
@@christopherpowell1483 how many mows does it take to pay the thousands and thousands of dollars for it? DURRRR
You get less labor costs and more output with machines
For a small field of hay like an acre or less a single man with a scythe is fine but if you want to cut hay in any decent amount of time and not have rain ruin it you would need to have at least one person per acre scything or have one tractor and be able to do dozens of acres in a single day. If it rains on the cut hay its a bust its ruined.
This seems like alot of work.but gotta give you a thumbs up for how fast you are.
When you have never scythe, it looks like boring and tiring. When you use to, it's pleasant and healthy, you can hear the birds. Because of no motor, it's engine failure free, it's cheap, no sunday problem with neighborhood. So many advantages
Back in the medieval times, a man would have to scythe an acre a day. Typically hay and the measurement was around 66ft by 660ft. So imagine the amount of work that is, in one day. That's without everything else they had to do. I guess a bonus is that it is a tiring but relaxing task, not a tedious one.
I'm not an expert on it of course but if I had the land to do it, I'd do it as part of a work out to be honest. Seems like a very nice and steady way to keep fit and healthy as well as not a tedious and boring thing. Just out on a field with nature noises and the wind blowing, seems so relaxing. Life sure is easy today but some of the work they did back then we could do with doing ourselves today to be honest. I mean it's no where near as efficient as the technology we have today we can use but on a health and emotional level, it's so much better for your body and mind! Wish I had land to do this on to be honest, would be such a nice way to clear the mind!
A common misconception among Americans is that hard work is a bad thing.
@@ScorpionF1RE_USA not just Americans
Good workout too.
I'm quite new to scything and I'm surprised that the bevel seems on the upside/backside of the blade, not the downside/frontside - Is this normal?
I've tried cutting some hay last summer to feed my animals in wintertime. This man makes it seem so easy, when in realitiy it is pretty damn hard to cut grass with a scythe.
I'm quite new to scything and it seems I can cut everything, from netles, bushes to saplings, except grass - That seems the hardes to cut, maybe because it's so flexibel, or I'm doing something wrong
Swish swoosh swish swoosh swish swoosh it becomes meditative. I could actually start to hear the blade becoming dull. 4 strokes later he stopped to sharpen.
Perfect ASMR.
For the body itself its best to have a left handed scythe as well
Good for obtaining strong muscle and stamina .will try it if got the chance . that sharp blade also deters the bad guys
Awesome video you did great!!
Good work, how long is that blade? How long have you been mowing with a scythe? I just got mine, can't wait to get some more practice.
Thanks, going on 8 years now. For haying, I like a longer blade. This one îs 85cm. Generally, I use a 60cm. Have you learned peening? That was the skill that helped my mowing the most, since it allows the blade to stay sharp longer between honings. Have fun!
@lundoftheeast219 peening is my next project, I have the jig and I have two different anvils, and the hammer I was just working on getting set up. I'll definitely make it a priority. I'm not sure if the peening jig is going to do a really good job or if I need to learn to use the anvils.
Start with the jig, but learn the anvil. My experience with the jig is it pulled metal out(good) but pushed metal in(bad) and created a shelf.
@@lundoftheeast219 Thank you!
@lundoftheeast219 I got the peening pretty close to actually being right yesterday. Man, it cut so well! You are right, I don't think you can get a good of an edge with the jig. I'm still working on it, but what an amazing difference. Thank you for your guidance.
I wonder why most scything videos i find they aren’t using shoes. Is there special reason?
Wearing a hooded black robe while doing this can be really fun!
Maybe it will make it a bit harder to find new customers :)
mow with a mask? This is something new)))
Yeah, alone in a field, in 2018?
No hp but one manpower, no carbon pollution
good job peasant, good job.
Meanwhile you're a loser. Bad job
I wonder if this hay would actually dry in such weather... or just rot.
You have to spread and turn the hay after this (if he does it in a traditional way,) usually takes about 4 days but there are easier more efficient methods today.
This is how I trim my wife's bush
Ido if you will see this since this was posted 2 yrs ago but I’m considering getting one of these and id like to know, how bad of at all does it hurt your back and knees thanks in advance and good job on the video!!
I need one of these for cutting hay just for a workout 😏
This is one of the reasons I started scything. I call it FarmFit
Why does he have a gasmask or what you call it on him?
Hay fever.
probably alergic to something
Or don’t want hay in his mouth or nose
wearing a mask outdoors?
I do this as well or I end up sneezing my head off
It’s called allergies
Remember Happy Gilmore, it's all in the hips. .
May I ask why you're wearing a mask?
Hay fever.
Honey, can I get a massage. No go to bed!
Your scythe is not setup correctly for your height and arm length. You should not have to bend your knees that much and bend your upper body like that.
Always a critic 😂😂😂😂😂😂 somebody could be taking a shit in the Himalayas and some guy on the Internet would critique him.
Lol they make a horse drawn sickle bar that works way better and still natural.
I agree, BUT...sickle bar mowers have moving parts that wear and require maintenance, machining, and tending. Horses require feed, medical care, and shelter.
The training, equipment, and all of the rest that's included increases the time and cost of doing it that way even though time in the field may be decreased.
Working "smarter" rather than "harder" has also increased the obesity rates throughout the world exponentially (speaking from experience).
It would be fun to try for a bit but i think I prefer my brush hog. lol
Have you made hay with brush hog?
@@lundoftheeast219 No we use a haybine on my neighbors field. In my fields I use a brush hog on my buckwheat when it goes to seed. I plant it just for my bees and the deer. I just meant I will stick with my tractor.
Where’s his shoes…. Come on bruh … don’t cut the toes off..
In that sense, scything is quite safe: The blade is always a snath-length away from you. I do always wear leather gloves though, when touching the edge (e.g., sharpening), after having cut myself twice in short succession in my first weeks ;)
Chłopie w którym ty żyjesz wieku????????
i love you
Oh...sorry... It is 2021 now when I watching this video. I thought he is wearing mask because of the stupid covid...but no. I appologise.
Why the mask?
Did you rob a bank? :)
Invest in a mower it's not 1720 anymore
Why? He probably doesn't have the acreage to justify the expense. Plus look at how fit he is.
Invest in your health and get a scythe - It's 2024
Would have given this wonderful video a thumbs up but for the stupid mask.
In all fairness - why are you wearing it???
Hay fever. This video was made way before masks were popular!
I can’t believe someone is ignorant enough to ask dumb questions like these, ever heard of allergens yuppy?
Y'know, there's a reason the Petrol Engine was invented. Sod the environment. Sod the noise pollution. Forget all this retro stuff and being all ''hip and trendy'' with the save the planet way of life. You spend too much time cutting grass the old way, you're missing out on better things to do before we all succumb to the grave. So, buy a petrol strimmer or a decent ride on mower, cut the workload down a hell-of-a-lot, and you'll have more time to enjoy the rest of your days, instead of turning 60 years old and shot with arthritis, calloused hands, and bent double from all the olde-time work in a modern age. Unless you are doing a short public demonstration on a farm, there really is no need to be doing this as an actual ''job to do''.
Don't think you have lived very long
@@mine8258 LOL! - I can assure you that I'm more than half a century old! I have used a sickle and sythe in the field when I was younger, and not for modern kicks or to be trendy and retro. To put it mildly: if I were a horse...they'd have shot me years ago!
Who's a good Dogue
Your reply was real and honest.
I can tell you're a boomer because you are talking down on people putting in hard work and actually enjoying their work instead of wasting their time sitting around
@@TexboyGamer - A Boomer to me is someone born during a certain age. As in Baby Boom (that came after the war) up until the mid 1960s. Christ knows what Boomer you're referring to? But whatever, you obviously did not understand my initial post. Basically: been there, done that, and I'm glad they invented the petrol engine. (petrol strimmers are amazing things). I'm not one to care about the environment, what with the noise pollution engines make (especially a 2 stroke on full chat), or the oil and fuel they consume. I want a job done, done quick, effortless, so there's more time to enjoy what little time there is left on this planet). But, never mind my words: you crack on doing things however you see fit! Dogue.