Scythes NZ

Freight charges are not now correctly calculated by the website.
I will quote for delivery on orders and consult with you via email to confirm what your courier charges will be.

The Autumn mow is now our daily experience. Some clumpy and dry grass remains but more often the fresh growth of autumn.
Now that you will be mowing more often again paying attention to sharpness is particularly important. It is really important with the mature growth left over form summer. If you have not started Peening yet then now would be a good time to think about it.
If you do need to talk to someone about your sharpening and edge maintenance
or you are trying to figure out where its all going wrong
feel free to contact me and I'll do all I can to help.

It is our goal to nurture the scything community in NZ, share knowledge and skills and promote this amazing tool and all its potential to play a part in supporting us as we care for the land that we call home.

John Valentine

The Scythe Is Back ...

Scythes NZ
Scythes NZ

This tool of the past is fast becoming the tool of the future.

All over the world people are turning away from the noisy, fuel burning weedeaters and lawnmowers and taking up the scythe.

Faster than a weedeater and less cost to buy and run, the scythe is healthier for your body, your mind, and the Planet.

The Schroeckenfux factory in Austria have been making scythes since 1540 and now I have them available to buy, brand new here in New Zealand.

I have everything you need to get you mowing
- Blades for trimming for around the tricky bits, to full size field blades for bringing in the hay and options for the heavier clearing and blackberries etc.
- Wooden Snaths (handles) made of Swiss ash are available in three sizes, Metal snaths for heavier jobs in two sizes.
- A full range of sharpening options to suit your mowing needs and skill set.

We also can help out with on-going instruction and advice and permanent contact with the greater world of scything.

(Yes I know that the photo on the left is still Ross. He is still part of ScythesNZ and we are still benefiting from his years of hard work supporting the community so he will stay there for a bit longer. Cheers Ross)

John Valentine.

Please don't hesitate to contact me with your questions . . .

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