The Scythe Shop

The Scythe Shop We import Schröckenfux hand-forged scythe blades direct from the factory in Austria where they have been made since 1540.

We sell all the equipment you might need to make up a complete scythe kit and offer scything tuition, courses and workshops.

One week ago before the pasture turned to a desert 🏜️We had a fab Scythe Course at Fairhill FarmOur course participants ...
30/05/2026

One week ago before the pasture turned to a desert 🏜️

We had a fab Scythe Course at Fairhill Farm

Our course participants learnt the how’s & why’s of setting up their scythes for different types of mowing… and what happens when your hafting angle goes ‘wrong’ (!!)

They practiced and honed their mowing technique on different types of grass and vegetation.

Brushed up their skills on jig & free hand peening to keep their blades sharp and effective.

Discovered how to manage their grassland and make hay by hand, even when the weather is inclement!

We enjoyed good company, plenty of sunshine and delicious farm food including a Hay Makers BBQ Brekkie on Day 2.

Would you like to come and learn to scythe with us?

We’re planning another course in September, so if you’re keen get in touch and you’ll be first to know when we confirm the dates.

19/05/2026

These grey drizzly days are going to get the grass growing up here on the hill…

Looks to be a beautiful sunny weekend ahead for the mower’s heading to our scythe course.

Will you be one of them?

One week to go….We’ve a few spaces available for our Scythe Course next weekend at Fairhill Farm in Bridford EX6 7LQThis...
16/05/2026

One week to go….

We’ve a few spaces available for our Scythe Course next weekend at Fairhill Farm in Bridford EX6 7LQ

This is your chance to ditch the noisy strimmer and learn a quiet & effective way of managing your grass & making hay without fossil fuels.

Visit www.thescytheshop.co.uk for the full details or send us a message

11/05/2026

Forget it’s time to learn to mow.

If you want to improve the biodiversity and ecological environment of your grassland, not to mention learn an ancient, yet effective method of mowing that keeps you fit & is as meditative as yoga, then learning to scythe is for you.

When you mow your grass without fossil fuels, and at a speed where you can observe the unique species that you are cutting your doing a lot of good work and having fun whilst your at it.

Come and learn to scythe at Fairhill Farm on 23-24th May, and take home your own Austrian Scythe and ditch that strimmer.

It’s that time of year again when the media, ever divorced from the reality that land grows food, promotes ‘No Mow May’ ...
06/05/2026

It’s that time of year again when the media, ever divorced from the reality that land grows food, promotes ‘No Mow May’

Whilst we want to promote biodiversity & species rich grassland; we need to remember that our food comes from the land. We are not separate from the land. Nature is not just something nice to look at. It’s an ecosystem that supports wildlife, yes, but we are also part of that system.

Our grassland supports our cows. We make hay at the optimum time for nutrient density for them; this is so that we do not have to import soya to feed them. By the time July rolls around, more often than not, especially on our hilltop farm, the grass would all have gone to seed and be dry & unpalatable.

Leaving grass to get to this point to benefit birds, bees and other meadow species and then importing feed from some far away monoculture of soya or grain; is simply depleting, and destroying diversity elsewhere.

To me, this is the same as refusing well farmed British Meat & Dairy in favour of protecting the environment’ and instead opting for mass produced imported avocados, pulses and legumes from huge monocultures around the globe, that are depleting soils, watercourses and land.

If you’re lucky enough to have a lawn; why not make use of it by growing your own vegetables minimise your reliance on imported foods that are devastating ecosystems across the globe. It’s not hard, we all used to do it.

And as for meadows, support your local farmers by buying high quality British raised Meat & Dairy so that they can maintain & manage thriving hay meadows & the wildlife that thrives within them.

And, finally whatever time of year you decided to mow… do it with a scythe.
Petrol mowers and strimmers destroy more wildlife that a bit of mow-saic scything in May ever could.

✅ Want to manage your grass naturally this summer?✅ Want to promote biodiversity and wildlife in your garden, or on your...
04/05/2026

✅ Want to manage your grass naturally this summer?

✅ Want to promote biodiversity and wildlife in your garden, or on your land?

✅ Want to stop using fossil fuels & noisy machinery?

✅Want to learn a beautiful ancient land skill?

Come and learn to Scythe, maintain your blades, make hay & manage your grassland naturally.

📅23 & 24th May 2026
(Beginners day one - Maintenance, Grassland Management & Hand Hay Making day two)

📍Fairhill Farm Teign Valley, Bridford, EX6 7LQ

🍽️ Delicious Farm Lunches inc.

⛺️ On-site Camping inc.

Visit www.thescytheshop.co.uk to book your space

Out with the Ditch Blades today. The 65 is perfect for a rough mow on a biodiverse wildlife patch, clearing space for ne...
30/04/2026

Out with the Ditch Blades today.

The 65 is perfect for a rough mow on a biodiverse wildlife patch, clearing space for new growth & removing fertility.

Whilst the 55 is the one for getting rid of rambling brambles.

Peaceful, simple, easy.
No one managing their land with the environment in mind should be using a strimmer or mower.

One or Two Day Scythe Course 23rd & 24th May 2026Fairhill Farm - Teign Valley, Devon, EX6 7LQ (20mins from Exeter)Learn ...
27/04/2026

One or Two Day Scythe Course
23rd & 24th May 2026
Fairhill Farm - Teign Valley, Devon, EX6 7LQ (20mins from Exeter)

Learn to use & maintain your scythe for effective garden, meadow & grassland management.

Expert Tuition & Equipment Use,
Delicious Farm Lunches & Off Grid Camping inc.

One Day £90 or Both £168 inc VAT.

12/04/2026

‼️The Scythe Shop prices increase Wednesday 15th April‼️

Time for a new blade? Peening Equipment or something else from our shop?

Place your order now as prices will increase across the board from this coming Wednesday!

Don’t delay, get yourself set up for the season 🌱

08/04/2026

Learn to Scythe @ Fairhill Farm, Devon - near Exeter.

23 & 24th May • Camping, lunch and equipment all provided •

Two day course • Both days recommended, but you can attend just the first day if you are a complete beginner or just the second day if you have already acquired the basics.

Saturday: Basics
• selecting the right blade and snath for the job:
• setting up a scythe and snath;
• health and safety
• sharpening;
• basic mowing technique for grass and weeds
• how to avoid damaging the blade, and how to repair chips and cracks;
• peening demonstration.

Sunday: Improvement
• meadow mowing;
• managing grass with scything in mind;
• small-scale haymaking techniques;
• peening practice with jig and bar peen anvil.

You can bring your own scythe, but we supply fully sharpened scythes for you to use on the course. We also have a comprehensive range of Austrian scythes and ancillary equipment for sale.

Lunch is included. Free camping is available, or ther is Band B and woodland cabin accommodation available nearby.

Address

Fairhill Farm, Pound Lane
Bridford
EX67LQ

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