Scythe Blades

What may initially overwhelm some of you to the point of confusion is the diversity of blades listed here. Why so many blades -- and which is right for you??

As explained in this catalogue's introduction, we have written numerous essays in order to help clarify various technical issues pertaining to blade choices -- and strongly urge you to read them BEFOREHAND. (They may be found here.) If, however, you would rather not read anything beyond the actual product descriptions (some people have told us they "don't have time"), then we can only help you so much... In that case you still have at least two options: purchase a scythe from a source where choices are simpler -- or simply consider this catalogue the equivalent of walking, somewhat uninformed, into respective specialty stores handling shoes, bicycles, fishing equipment, etc. Do the people operating them (unsure as they may be of their customers competence to make the best choice) offer only one or two models/versions of each of their respective items? Of course not. Amongst the mail-order tool suppliers, for instance, Lee Valley Tools presents 200 different chisels to their woodworking customers, Lehman's Non-Electric catalogue carries over 70 different lamp shades and the online knife-specialty sources can make a knife-eyeing amateur quite dizzy with options. The examples are endless.

For descriptions of the individual blades, click here.

If it interests you to know why some blades of the same length and with the same labels are priced differently, here is an explanation.

#00 -- "The Hand-Powered Weed Whacker" (see description page)
40 cm - 425g - Tang steepness 25° - $ 34.00
45 cm - 455g - Tang steepness 25° - $ 36.00

The prices above are for blades with factory-prepared edges. If you'd like us to improve them (see Treatment of a New Blade) please add $5.00 per blade.

#0 -- "The Learning Blade"
Sold out.

#1
70 cm. - 510g. $80
Tang steepness - 25°

#2
70 cm. - 420g. $78
75 cm. - 460g. $84
Tang steepness - 26°

#3
50 cm. - 550g. $75
60 cm. - 540g. $84
70 cm. - 610g. $96 -- Sold out
Tang 42°

#4
60 cm. - 440g. $84
Tang 30°

#5
Sold out.

#8
65 cm. - 480g. $86
Tang 24°

#9
Sold out.

#10
Sold out.

#11
53 cm. - 510g. $55
57 cm. - 540g. $60
65 cm. Left Handed - 565g. $70
50 cm. Left Handed - $55
Tang 30°

#12
Sold out.

#13
55 cm. - 550g. $64
Tang 28°

#14
Sold out.

#15
Sold out.

#16
Sold out.

#17
Sold out.

#18
60 cm. - . $68
70 cm. - 565g. $78 Tang 28°

#19
Sold out.

#21
60 cm. "A" - $85
65 cm. "A" - 480g. Tang 35° $90
60 cm. "B" - 420g. Tang 28° $90
65 cm. "B" - . $95

#22
A (silver) - 50 cm - 340g. - Tang steepness 22° - $78.00
B (red) - 50 cm - 370g. - Tang steepness 24° - $82.00
C (black) - 50 cm - 370g. - Tang steepness 22° - $78.00

#23
16"/43 cm. - Sold
18"/47 cm. - 400g. Tang 26° $74
20"/53 cm. - 440g. Tang 26° $78
22"/57 cm. - 460g. Tang 26° $82

#24
Sold out.

#25
55 cm. - 400g. Tang 24° $82

#26
70 cm. - 735g. Tang 40° $92

#28
30 Zoll/78 cm. - 790g. Tang 38° $125

#29
Sold out.

#30
75 cm. - 765g. Tang 25° $95

#31
55cm - 482g. - $84
60cm - 510g. - $86
Tang 28°:

#35
60cm. - 490g. - Tang 24° - $75.00

#36
65cm. - 530g. - Tang 26° - $84.00

Italian-made scythe blades; click here

Group Discounts for Educational Purposes

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 may take 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