For some reason Ive been finding scythe blades at the local flea market. I bought 3 just to figure out how to haft them. What I am learning is that there is a whole theory and practice that I didn't know about.

About scythes.
http://scytheconnected.blogspo...
http://www.scytheconnection.co...
Hafting the blade to the snath.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
Mowing canary grass.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
Girls mowing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
Austrian scythe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
English vs European scythe

Check out the doings at Hazelcombe Farm, NSW, Australia. They sure know about scythes, and hold 2 (weekend) workshops each year. The attendees are all keen to learn/share about scything and have a common interest in 'living lightly', eg other topics might include natural fertilisers, hand-made tools.
http://www.scythesaustralia.co...

Thanks, Rosemary. I have 3 blades now and Im still looking for a way to haft them. The on-line handles are outrageously expensive. And Im not sure I need anything but a plain straight handle.

Maybe their "blade attachement ring" is the answer.

http://www.scythesaustralia.co...

I remember my grandfather using a scythe, such a beautiful motion, fascinating to watch.

No extra bellyfat on a scyther!