How to Adjust Aluminum American Scythes For Ease Of Use

How I set up my American style aluminum scythe (made by Seymour) to fit my height, setting the two nibs (wood grips) to fit my "cubit" (the distance between elbow and tips of fingers.) Please comment, subscribe, share, and hit the bell for notifications. I'm trying to get to 1,000 subscribers. Thanks for watching my video.

[@charlestrainor4133]

Thanks, Don. Now I have a good start on understanding this American scythe design. I'm the same size as you are and your personal adjustments helps as well. I like the idea of the aluminum as opposed to the wood also.

[@DonBrowne]

Thank you Charles. I've not used a wooden one, but would think the aluminum is best overall for it's lighter weight.

[@cbdyna]

Thanks for demonstration. I have an aluminum one arriving within the next week or two. Have been practicing with an old antique one in the meantime that is super heavy. FYI- If you were to point the upper NIB straight up (closer towards you(while holding in cutting position)), you can use your top hand to push down onto the entire backend of the Scythe, which will lift the blade. I discovered this practicing with my wooden tank antique one. Just hope this method works alright while swinging it through tall grass as I have not tried this method yet in long grass.

[@DonBrowne]

that's a good tip to try

[@Green.Country.Agroforestry]

'Nibs' is the term for the handles, and the shaft of the tool is called a 'snath' .. I'm 6' in socks, and had to do some serous adjustment to the nibs on mine - all the way to the back of the snath!

[@DonBrowne]

Thanks for the great comments!

[@caseytyler8326]

I’m still trying to figure out how to add the blade safely

[@TheWaterbug101]

I didn't know the threads were left handed on the handle adjustments. Thanks for the information!

[@DonBrowne]

Yes, that's always a surprise when folks try to adjust them. It's "backwards" from the normal threading so as to not come loose when you are swing the sythe.

[@daytonn243]

Thanks so much for this information it was extremely helpful.

[@DonBrowne]

Thank you and glad you were helped!

[@richardpucci6771]

i have a wooden snath, found it works better removing the top nib...using it like a straight European snath...but I'm only 5'6

[@DonBrowne]

Sounds like a possible good alternative

[@RubenRodriguez-sq8nc]

Thank you

[@phillipt.7802]

Thanks!

[@deanmurdo3422]

Hello Don,
Benjamin at Baryonyx Knife & Tool has made some very good instructional videos on the American scythe.
Before using your scythe, the tang on the blade needs to be adjusted. The amount of bend is determined by your height and type of snath you're using. Benjamin has a video on this as well.
Here is Benjamin's video on adjusting the snath.
czcams.com/video/DjKjciIIDbs/video.html