{"title":"Mowing.","description":"Scythes and sickles for efficient, quiet, and satisfying grass and weed cutting.","products":[{"product_id":"german-18-leaf-sickle","title":"SHW 18\" leaf sickle","description":"\u003cp\u003eSHW Model 54090 general-purpose sickle measuring 18 inches, including the handle. This is a high-quality, utility-focused version for harvesting and mowing. There is a drilled hole for hanging from a nail in your garden shed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 200 grams \/ 7 oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFun fact: for attentive viewers, this particular sickle can be spotted in a very popular HBO series!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHW Forge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42132028358842,"sku":"54090","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1196\/1452\/files\/54090_015a17f8-a84d-45e2-a129-56caeafe8583.webp?v=1725886693"},{"product_id":"hand-scythe","title":"Hand scythe","description":"\u003cp\u003eA compact hand scythe, or \"scythe-sickle\". The cutting edge has been developed at the factory but further peening and sharpening are recommended to create a razor-sharp edge. The blade measures approximately 12 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHW Model 54093\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHW Forge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42137740476602,"sku":"54093","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1196\/1452\/files\/sensensichel-mit-winkelgriff_3000x_9ad8e357-ce5d-4ae8-bfda-6401b617f4f3.webp?v=1756905833"},{"product_id":"scythe-starter-kit","title":"Scythe Starter Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a great way to get started with scythe mowing. Includes everything you need:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyour choice of a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/farmandgardentools.com\/products\/german-friedrichstal-scythe-blade-70cm-28in\"\u003e60 or 70cm scythe blade,\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea durable \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/farmandgardentools.com\/products\/german-snath-60-two-adjustable-handles-metal\"\u003emetal snath with adjustable handles\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea D-ring to attach the blade to the snath,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/farmandgardentools.com\/products\/peening-hammer\"\u003epeening hammer\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/farmandgardentools.com\/products\/havau-flat-peening-anvil\"\u003eanvil\u003c\/a\u003e, for maintaing your blade,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/farmandgardentools.com\/products\/shw-whetstone-for-scythes\"\u003escythe stone\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/farmandgardentools.com\/products\/scythe-whetstone-holder\"\u003estone carrier with belt clip\u003c\/a\u003e, for regular honing while you mow,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea copy of our best \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/farmandgardentools.com\/products\/the-scything-handbook\" title=\"scything guide book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eScything guide book\u003c\/a\u003e with clear guidance for usage, technique, and maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer this package together at a substantial savings compared with buying the individual products separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor blade length: longer lengths will be more productive mowing delicate or shorter vegetation (such as a hay field) and on flat areas, while shorter blades may be easier to work in tougher material (like goldenrod, for example) and\/or on slopes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHW blades and snaths are made in Germany, the peening hammer and anvil are from Slovenia, and the stone is made in China. This kit may require some minor assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holden Tool Company","offers":[{"title":"70cm Blade (27.5in)","offer_id":42317025509562,"sku":"","price":235.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1196\/1452\/products\/scythe2.png?v=1679148061"},{"product_id":"scythe-and-snath-set","title":"Scythe and Snath Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a combination kit including a scythe blade and snath (the handle) with D-ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep in mind that these scythe blades require regular \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/farmandgardentools.com\/collections\/scythe-maintenance\"\u003epeening and sharpening\u003c\/a\u003e to perform properly. We sell \u003ca title=\"scything handbook\" href=\"https:\/\/farmandgardentools.com\/products\/the-scything-handbook\"\u003ea book that provides guidance\u003c\/a\u003e on the use and care of scything equipment. If you are new to scything, we really recommend you consider our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/farmandgardentools.com\/products\/scythe-starter-kit\"\u003eScythe Starter Kit\u003c\/a\u003e which includes everything you need to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe metal snath is good for people between 5 and 6 feet tall, while folks over 6 feet may prefer the wooden snath OR choose to slightly bend the metal snath to correct the angle of the blade as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs for blade length, longer lengths will be more productive mowing delicate or shorter vegetation (such as a hay field), while shorter blades may be easier to work in tougher material (like goldenrod, for example). Ditch blades that are for restricted work areas (like ditches or paths) and for mowing small-stemmed woody material (not to exceed 1\/2\" in most cases).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"stone tip\" blades reinforce and protect the leading edge of the blade from errant rocks, which many users appreciate. It does take away from the usable edge of the blade slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlades are made in Germany. Both metal and wooden snaths are made by SHW in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holden Tool Company","offers":[{"title":"SHW Friedrichstal Grass Blade - Model 54083 - 60cm (23.5in)","offer_id":42809204113594,"sku":"","price":161.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1196\/1452\/products\/scythe2_b3377802-ea13-45f9-9489-da9b14cb04a8.png?v=1679148964"}],"url":"https:\/\/holdentool.com\/collections\/mowing.oembed","provider":"Holden Tool Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}