Scythe Accessories

Peening Jig       

This item, we believe, ought to be in the possession of nearly everyone learning to use the scythe because, without good live instruction and considerable practice, few beginners manage to do a satisfactory job of edge beveling "freehand". Read a detailed article about using this jig here.
840g. $45

Austrian-made Anvil with a special adjustable "table" for steadying the blade, and an edge guide (not pictured in these photos).
Read more and see photos
$55

Quality anvil and hammer set - Made in Italy. More Info.  -- OUT OF STOCK

Wide-faced ("flat") anvil - 500g - Made in Czech Republic (not re-hardened). More Info.
$12

These are the best on the market. All but the 35x35 are welded rather than riveted, and galvanized. The set screws have finer threads, are placed on a diagonal in the base plate, and the high-quality hex wrench we supply won't twist off or strip as do many cheap versions. The larger sizes are best for anyone making their own snath, particularly from "wild wood" i.e. not sawn lumber.

For freehand peening (the classical hammer/anvil method) we consider this an "indispensable" aid.

A single cut file ought to be in the possession of every tool user; in fact, a homesteader can hardly have too many different kinds and sizes of files. For now they are widely available and it was under that assumption we did not consider it necessary to offer one here. However, many scythe owners-to-be have told us that we were wrong....and they do not have any files!
So here is one suited (among many other uses) for blade edge repairs, or -- for the followers of Elliot Coleman's method of scythe edge maintenance -- even as a thing for its complete sharpening...

Loupe -- 10x magnification -- $4 If you are prepared to be surprised (often shocked!) by noting the details of your blades' edges -- be it brand new, or after a practice session of peening -- magnifying your vision is advisable. These are only economy loupes, but they fulfill the purpose.

We do not sell The Scythe Book. Instead, we have posted the chapters from The Scythe Must Dance (the practical "Addendum" by Peter Vido) here, free for reading or printing. Most have been revised, as should be, from time to time, any instructional text written by one who is still learning. Normally this would be accomplished in co-operation with the publisher whenever another printing of the original book is made. However, we were not given the opportunity to do so, even though other printings have been made since the second edition's publication in 2001, and we have therefore opted to make the improved material accessible free of charge for anyone.

In addition, we have written many articles on more specific (though still scythe-related!) topics. They are linked from the Technical/Instructional page as well; scroll down to find them.

Ordering:

Please note: All prices are in Canadian dollars, but we will take US dollars when the exchange rate is about on par.

Postage and handling rates:

Within Canada:
For one to two complete scythes -- snaths, up to 4 blades, and accessories-- $35
For three or more snaths, and up to six blades and accessories -- $45
For one to four blades and accessories: $25
For other combinations, please contact us.

To the U.S.
$45 for one to two complete scythes;
$55 for three or more snaths and up to six blades and accessories
$30 for one to four blades with accessories.
For other combinations, please contact us.

Please Note: If you purchase a matched unit and decide to add more blades or other items to your order, you only need to pay one shipping charge, e.g. $35, $45 or $55 accordingly, no need to add $25-$30 for the extra blades or a second snath charge.

Overseas Estimates:
Under 1kg. and 80cm long: $50 for surface (6-8 weeks) and $90 for air (10 days). This rate covers a blade and ring, and possibly a whetstone. A 10kg. parcel (80cm length) is $110 by surface or $230 air. Snath shipping is prohibitively expensive: around $300-400! You may send us an email with your tentative order and full address for a postage quote.

We do not currently deal with credit cards or other forms of electronic payment. The most expedient option is to send us a money order (postal order or bank draft). A personal check takes one to two weeks to clear. Cash is also fine; please send by registered mail.

Checks or money orders should be payable to Ashley Vido (NOT "Scythe Connection") and mailed to:
1636 Kintore Rd.
Lower Kintore, New Brunswick
E7H 2L4 Canada

OR to our mailbox in Maine -- but PLEASE send an email before mailing anything to this address, as we only check it sporadically:

Kai Vido
26 North Street, P.M.B. 161
Presque Isle, Maine 04769