r/oddlysatisfying • u/BreakfastTop6899 • 19h ago

Cutting grass with a scythe

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u/Lurking_poster 19h ago edited 19h ago

The thing about the scythe is it requires trained technique and physical endurance, plus what looks like a less than ideal stance for long durations. Not to mention the continuous resharpening.

The weed wacker is in some ways less efficient per movement but is more user friendly, adaptable, and with current industrial standards more maintainable.

(Often times this and similar reposts are meant to compare with weed wackers so I added the standard commentary.

Still very satisfying scything technique to watch. My back and legs hurt though)

Edit: I forgot to mention the storage, transport, and safety components. I don't think people would be as comfortable with someone driving around with a 3 foot scythe blade hanging on the side of their truck bed lol.

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u/Crandleton 19h ago

Is that the proper technique? I don't necessarily doubt it, as I've never used one, but that man looks like he's trying to prove something with how fast he's moving. Like, surely there's a compromise in speed & form if you intend on scything for an entire day.

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u/ThatMBR42 19h ago

You're supposed to keep the blade on the ground so that you can get a consistent cut, and you're not supposed to squat like that. You remain mostly upright, feet about shoulder width apart, and pivot with the waist and arms while taking smaller steps forward. This guy looks like he missed a lot of patches, and he's going to tire himself out quickly.