Synthetic stone. An open pore stone that cuts fast. Uniform consistency, milled on all sides. Good for various edge tools. Works well to set the initial edge after peening, for light repairs to damaged blades, sharpening the hard steel of an American style blade.Not for regular use as it removes too much steel quickly. 9" long.
order #7026 Coarse - $8.

Whetstone holders are partially filled with water and hook conveniently on your belt. Scythe stones are used wet. This keeps the grain of the stone open, provides lubrication and makes a slurry of stone particles that will enhance the cutting action. Honing the edge is done frequently in the field. As soon as you feel a loss of efficiency in the cut, it's time to dress the blade. Available in sturdy plastic and galvanized steel. The plastic will hold two stones.

Copper - $18.00 order
Plastic - $12.00 order
Galvanized Steel -$12.00 order

Cow Horn Whetstone Holder
We thought we'd try these polished cow horn whetstone holders from Austria. Measuring approximately 10"/25cm in length with copper belt clip, each one is unique. It will make a marvelous accent to your mowing costume. A frivolity, but a pretty one. You will be the envy of your mowing friends.

order # 7060 - $35.00

#9016 - Czech Hammer $20
#9017 - German Hammer $28
#9030 - Hammer & 1 Anvil set - $42 with German Hammer
#9031 - Hammer & 2 Anvil set - $56 with German Hammer

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We have two hammers with a combination of flat and cross peen faces. Each weighs 500 gram (approx.16 oz) and can be used with either anvils or peening jig. We regrind & polish the peening face before shipping. The use of these hammers should be restricted to peening and the faces kept clean and smooth to insure a good finish on the blade.

With a peening jig any 16 ounce, flat face hammer will do. Freehand peening on an anvil requires a proper hammer, one with a flat face, a crosspeen and weighing about 16 ounce. Our Czech hammer is a good quality, low cost model that works fine with a peening jig or anvil.

If you are serious about peening on an anvil our German manufactured hammer is best. It is a high quality, nicely balanced hammer. The handle may be narrow for larger hands but some tape wound around it solves that problem easily. This is good for any hammer to provide a surer grip.

The German hammer's better balance and feel provide greater accuracy; the taps of the hammer seem to go magically where you want them.

The Ring clamp holds the blade onto the snath. We sell these separately for those who would like to experiment in making their own snath. Comes with key. We stock 3 sizes: #0, #3 & #4.
$8. Click here for detailed dimensions.

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Inside measures LxWxH are approx;
#0 - 1 ¼" x1 ½" x 1 ¼"
#3 - 1 ¾" x 1 ¼" x 1 ½"
#4 - 1 9/16" x 1 9/16" x 1 3/4"

Peening the European Scythe
DVD/VHS - 30 minutes

Scythe Supply’s Peening video demonstrates peening with a Peening Jig, Freehand Peening with a Hammer and Wide Faced Anvil, a Hammer and a Narrow Faced Anvil and Stoning the Edge. The video also includes a chapter on Simple Repairs. For more information, view details.

Available as both VHS and DVD:

We recommend the DVD version of this video because it is divided into chapters for easy viewing but for those who still have a tape player, the VHS version is a steal.

Using and Maintaining The European Scythe DVD by Elliot Fishbein. As he explains the use of the European Scythe, Elliot covers the basics of set up, sharpening and mowing in this easy to understand guide. His step by step instructions will increase your success and enjoyment of mowing.

DVD. 15 minutes runtime.

order #8000 - $18.00

To see more of our books and instructional videos, visit our bookstore.

Hats on and off to ScytheSupply. Here is a must for your mowing outfit. 100% cotton w/ adjustable strap so one size fits all.

order #8002 - $10.00

Peening Log. We suggest the best way to mount a peening jig or anvil(s) is into a log. Wood is solid enough to withstand the blows of a hammer but resilient enough to absorb the shock and not transfer it back through the hammer into your arm. We were surprised when a few of customers called to ask "where can I get a log?" We were unprepared for those folks who live in treeless parts of the world. Our first suggestion was to check with the local lumber yard for a section of 6 x 6 or larger timber to make a peening stand. Since Maine is well forested our other solution is this ready-made "Peening Log".

Scythe Supply's peening log is made from local cedar or spruce about 6"-8" in diameter and approximately 22" tall. For most people this is just the right height to support the overhanging blade on a knee while you sit comfortably on a chair or bench. One end of the log is predrilled for holes to accept peening jig and caps, and/or two anvils. We staple a rope, including two small loops, around the log to hold your peening hammer and another carrying loop over the top. The peening log is light weight. You can easily carry it to the field so it is handy when needed.
order #9050- $34.

*Hammer, anvils & peening jig are sold separately.