Sickle (22 photos): what is it? What does it look like and what is it for? How to work with a garden grass sickle? How to sharpen it

Types of braids

Depending on some of the differing details, such types of braids are distinguished: Lithuanian, pink salmon and serpentine.

Litovka is the most common hand scythe for grass.
It has a long, even, straight handle, a braid, a blade, a wedge with rings.

Pink salmon - with a short curved handle.
Designed for mowing in very uneven terrain and difficult places such as around hemp, etc. The disadvantage is that you need to use it in a bent state.

Serpan - with a short blade (up to 35 cm).
Used to remove hard plant species (, thickets). Consists of a blade, an extension, a handle and a wing nut.

Important!
The choice of a scythe should depend on what kind of plants you are going to mow. If used improperly, it will quickly deteriorate, and the desired result will not be achieved. Serpan in its complex form is safe for transportation.

Serpan is safe for transportation when folded.

How to use the sickle correctly. Old sickle. How to use it correctly when fishing

Hello dear subscribers and guests of my channel!

Today I will share with you how and why you can use the sickle when fishing. Many, probably, have already guessed what will be discussed. But for beginners, this article may be useful, and perhaps you will use this method more than once to prepare yourself a comfortable place for fishing.

That's right, we will talk about how, with the help of an old grandmother's, or rather, a great-grandmother's sickle, to make a useful "device" for removing coastal vegetation in a place of your choice on a pond, lake or river.

Any fisherman who enjoys fishing with float tackle certainly knows what fishing can be if the tackle clings to coastal vegetation and algae. And also about how sometimes overhanging tree branches interfere, for which the fishing line with a hook strives to catch ...

Literally two or three such hooks and your, before that excellent mood, imperceptibly develops into irritation. And if, in addition, you cut off your favorite fishing rod, then at least for half an hour goodbye to the positive attitude from the so long-awaited foray into the bosom of nature.

But, so that this does not happen to you, use the good old sickle. Only it needs to be slightly "upgraded" or, in our native language, slightly improved for the purpose we need.

So the first thing to do is cut off the narrow, tapered piece of metal that is inserted into the handle.

Next, we take a piece of pipe with a length of plus or minus 10 centimeters and a diameter ... Here is the diameter of the pipe you choose. It depends on what diameter your black will be for this sickle. This shank can be made either from a simple long stick, and, after spending a little more time, you can make a collapsible handle for a sickle of the length and diameter you need. With this, I think you will decide for yourself.

What's next? We attach the sickle to the “shaft” and use it to make a “window” in the place of your fishing by mowing out all aquatic vegetation, and, if necessary, using this tool, you can easily remove branches hanging over your head that interfere with casting.

Some will say that there is no need to reinvent the wheel, and that this can be done with an ordinary scythe ...

I will not argue, of course you can. Only I was convinced from my own experience how much more convenient it is to do it with the help of a sickle!

Firstly, when mowing in water, you do not need to make swings and movements that are simply necessary when using a scythe.And then he simply brought the sickle to a certain place, lowered it under the root and with a sharp movement "towards himself" removed the interfering bushes.

Another advantage over the scythe is that the sickle can be turned over and it will also be convenient to mow from the other side. Such a maneuver cannot be made obliquely!

Also, due to the fact that the sickle has the shape of a hook, it is also very convenient for them to get the mown vegetation out of the water.

And it is much more convenient for them to clean the branches over their heads! And so, if anything, I am not calling anyone to anything ...

I wish everyone no tail, no scales!

Scythe - rack (Lithuanian)

The main difference between the Lithuanian salmon and the pink salmon is the long handle, which allowed the mower to make a significant sweep and cut the grass in a wide strip. They mowed grass, some crops. The Lithuanian knife was slightly curved. Approximately in the middle of the handle there was a device - a finger or a round handle for supporting the right hand (the mower's left hand held the upper end of the handle). Such braids, first by blacksmithing and then by factory work, were widespread throughout Russia.

The braids were made of either cast or crucible steel. In the first case, a grindstone was enough for turning, and in the second, preliminary beating of the scythe with a special hammer was required. Success in work depended on the quality of the braid. Very hard and too soft braids are not suitable for work, despite the correct point: hard ones easily crumble and poorly sharpen, and soft ones do not hold points, they work easily and quickly.

In Russia in the 19th century, braids with special devices were used: a hook, a rake, a cloth. A scythe with a hook (rake, feather) looked like a rake with long teeth (2-5 teeth) on a block, attached together with the scythe to the base of the handle. When mowing grain, the cut ears were collected in even bunches in the recess between the hook and the handle and in the same order they were thrown by the mower to the ground. Thanks to the hook, they did not crumble and lay down in regular rows on the ground, tying the ears into sheaves was just as convenient as when harvesting with a sickle, at the same time the harvesting process was accelerated almost three times.

In the North of Russia, braids with linen were used to harvest grain. Samples of such braids, in the amount of 6 pieces, are presented in the collection of the Kizhi Museum. A roundly curved rod, which was attached to the base of the string, was covered with a cloth (cloth). In some cases, the teeth of the rake were covered with a cloth, which were strengthened in the same place. This was obviously due to the fact that in the northern regions of Russia the grain was shorter and smaller, and therefore could fall through the holes between the rake teeth.

The collection of the Kizhi Museum includes 11 female braids from Medvezhyegorsk, Olonets and Kalevala districts. They date from the late 19th - mid 20th century. The small number of items, obviously, is explained by the fact that in the regions of Karelia until the beginning of the 20th century, mainly pink salmon braids were used, and the braids that appeared at that time were widely used in peasant farms in the following decades, right up to the present day. Only scythe blades are kept in the museum funds, and only two items have a handle. One braid has a factory mark on the blade.

Thus, we have examined the collection of harvesting and mowing tools in the funds of the Kizhi Museum, represented by three types of objects - sickles, pink salmon scythes and scythes-stands. In general, the collection allows you to get a fairly complete picture of the composition and species diversity of traditional tools, which in the late 19th - early 20th centuries were used by peasants of Karelia in agricultural work related to harvesting grain crops and mowing grasses.

Annex 1

Statistical table of the collection of pink salmon

Appendix 2

Footnotes to this article

Karelians of the Karelian ASSR. Petrozavodsk, 1983.

Complete encyclopedia of Russian agriculture. T.8. SPb., 1903.S. 1027.

Ibid, p. 1026.

Loginov K.K. Material culture and industrial and household magic of the Russians of Zaonezhye (late 19th - early 20th centuries). SPb., 1993.S. 22.

Ibid, p.22.25; Kalashnikova R.B. Rites of the peasant calendar of Zaonezhie associated with the agrarian process (late 19th - early 20th centuries). 1988 / Library of the Kizhi Museum No. 1530.

Bezhkovich A.S., Zhegalova S.K. and others. Economy and life of Russian peasants: (Key). M., 1959.S. 32.

Complete encyclopedia of Russian agriculture. T.9. SPb., 1903.S. 1274.

Bezhkovich A.S., Zhegalova S.K. and others. Decree cit., p. 32.

The sickle is an agricultural hand tool for cutting cereal plants, made in the form of a sharply curved knife with small notches located along the inner edge. There are models with a sharp cutting edge.

Due to its qualities, the device continues to be used, although it has lost its original purpose - harvesting bread.

Modern farmers and gardeners do not use a sickle for harvesting cereals, but the tool has remained in use and is actively used:

mowing grass and green manure in the beds in a confined space;
cut vegetation in places inaccessible to work with a scythe or a lawn mower, for example, along a fence or around tree trunks;
destroy weeds in the aisles, under overhanging bushes - where it is difficult to get close with a trimmer;
prepare green food for pets.

Secateurs

pruning shears, fruit trees, ornamental shrubsSecateurs up to 2.5 cm thick

Pruner design

The base of the structure consists of 6 parts. Of course, if you disassemble the tool for the sake of interest, then there will be much more details. But these are the factors that determine safe and quality work.Pruner design

The abutment blade or, as it is also called, the abutment lip.
Working blade.
Working axle (bolt + nut).
Spring.
Lever.
Handle lock.

Differences of secateurs by purpose

Secateurs for florists

They are like scissors, in which both the anvil and the working blades are sharpened. Suitable for those who are actively involved in the cultivation of flowers and the creation of bouquets.This pruner is indispensable, for example, for lovers of roses. Its handles can be either elongated or short. In the latter case, there are protective pads on the blades that "grip" the cut flower, protecting hands from thorny stems.
Pruner for pruning thorny plants Everything is simple here. The tool is used to graft trees. It is described in detail in the publication Do a gardener need a grafting pruner? Most of the work is performed with such a universal tool. Its anvil blade is shaped like a sickle

Most often it does not have a sharpening. Classic pruning shears Important: Before going to the garden center, it is worth considering that pruning shears are amateur and professional. The first thing that catches your eye is the price

Professional pruners cost 2, and sometimes more, more than amateur pruners. Without a doubt, they are more convenient, more durable and more reliable. However, there are also good amateur options. If you do not want to immediately spend a large amount on an expensive professional tool, you can buy a model of decent quality (and most importantly - with spare parts) at an average price. Increasingly, manufacturers are releasing spare parts for secateurs in case it is necessary to replace a failed element.

Differences in secateurs for ease of use

It would seem an insignificant factor. You can get used to everything

However, seasoned summer residents always pay attention to it: the convenience of the inventory is very important for long-term work. You can't cut a lot with your hand tired from constant tension. Convenience is important for long-term operation
The design of modern pruning shears takes into account the size of the hand and which hand will be pruning. Therefore, on sale you can find:

Therefore, on sale you can find:

secateurs for small hands,
secateurs for medium hand,
pruning shears for the big hand,
secateurs for left-handers (this model is found in the assortment of Felco).

Differences between secateurs on the device of the cutting system

By the type of cutting system, single-sided and double-sided pruning shears are distinguished. Simply put, with one or two cutting blades.

Double-sided pruning shears

The principle of operation here is based on the fact that two blades move towards each other until one of them cuts the branch and begins to slide along the inside of the other. Popularly, this model is called pruning shears (not to be confused with garden shears!). They really look like ordinary household or office scissors with two cutting blades.Double-sided pruner
Scissor pruners are rarely used to work with strong branches: they will not be able to make an even cut in one go, they will only squeeze the branch. And the summer resident, in an attempt to finish what he started, will begin to "crush" it. This will cause delamination and cracks. So the pruning shears are suitable for young, thin shoots (up to 10 mm), vines, grasses or flowers.

Single-sided pruning shears

These tools "cut" the branches until the cutting blade reaches the plane of the supporting lip. These include bypass and anvil models.

Bypass secateurs

Bypass secateurs. Photo from the site.
Bypass pruners are familiar to everyone. They are used for pruning living branches. The cutting blades of the bypass pruner are similar to a bird's beak. One of them is sharp, the second (supporting) is usually wide or with a notch. It is designed so that the branch lies on a flat surface and is securely fixed. At that moment, a sharp blade cuts her

The most advantageous position in the process of work - the anvil blade is at the bottom, and the working "looks" at the branch. Important: Before buying, check the tool on a sheet of paper. He should cut it well, not "chew"

There should not be a large gap under the blade.

How to work with him?

The technique of working with the sickle has been perfected for a long time. The sickle harvest has been described in many literary works, immortalized in the works of artists illustrating this process.

The peculiarities of the technique are determined by the presence or absence of teeth on the sickle blade.
The grass is cut with a smooth blade, and sawn with a serrated blade. In the second case, the capabilities of the tool are much wider. The smooth herbal sickle is suitable for harvesting succulent herbs. It will not work for dry or lignified vegetation.

The process of working with the tool can be divided into three stages.

Separating part of the plant stems with the pointed end of the blade.
Grasping separated stems with the left hand at about mid-length.
Cutting off the stems captured in a bunch. The movement should be smooth, without sudden jerks, this will not speed up the work at all, it will only require unnecessary energy from the mower.

The cut grass or other plants do not fly away, as when working with a trimmer, but remain in the hand and can be placed as required. A serious drawback of working with a sickle is the constantly bent back of the worker, this factor once became an important incentive for the creation of a pink salmon braid - a kind of sickle on a long handle, and then a cast braid, with which there was no need to bend at all.

The sickle is a rather dangerous tool.
In inept hands, he is capable of inflicting a serious stab or cut wound, especially the mower himself. Since ancient times, in many countries, the sickle, along with the flail or ax, has been a weapon of the peasant militia. To avoid injury, mowing is recommended only when the body is in a comfortable position, when the blade is visible and its position is known.

The serrated blade of the sickle does not need sharpening; over time, it becomes thinner and becomes even sharper with some weight reduction.
A flat blade is more demanding to care for. Before starting work, it must be properly sharpened. In some cases, the sickle blade is beaten off like a scythe.This requires an anvil and a special hammer.

In this article, using the collection of the Kizhi Museum as an example, the main types of harvesting and mowing implements that existed on the territory of Karelia in the late 19th - early 20th centuries are considered: sickles, pink salmon braids, braids (Lithuanians). The collection of this collection has been carried out since 1961. The vast majority of items were acquired during expeditionary trips of museum employees to the villages of Medvezhyegorsky, Pudozhsky, Belomorsky, Prionezhsky, Pryazhinsky, Kondopozhsky, Olonetsky, Segezhsky, Kalevala and Suoyarvsky districts of Karelia.

In general, the Kizhi collection of harvesting and mowing implements includes 68 sickles, 81 pink salmon braids and 11 litters. The items in this collection are mostly of the same type and differ little from each other. Some of the samples bear the factory hallmarks or hallmarks of local blacksmiths.

The collection in question is composed of items from the late 19th - early 20th century. This period is characterized by the introduction of the tools of factory production into the peasant economy, the erasure of the individual characteristics of local artisans. At the same time, agricultural implements, in their mass, continued to be home-made, the most primitive. Only at the beginning of this century, important technological innovations began to appear - iron plows and harrows. The harvesting of grain crops, in the period under review, was carried out almost exclusively with sickles. In the second half of the 19th century, instead of blacksmith's sickles, factory sickles spread. The most widespread forage preparation tool was the pink salmon scythe. In North Karelia in the 19th century, there was a braid of the transitional type - from pink salmon to a braid-upright. It had a handle that was more elongated than that of pink salmon. Braids-racks, earlier than in other places, began to be used in South Karelia. They have become ubiquitous only in the current century.

Device and main components

The hand scythe consists of: a knife, a braid, a handle, a wedge and a ring.

Did you know?
The knife can make a sound that resembles a bell ringing.

The blade is a long blade curved towards the bottom.
Made of tool steel (U8, U7). There is a classification depending on the length of the knife: 50 cm - 5, 60 cm - 6 cm and up to 9. The most common number 5. Consists of: blade, butt, point, nose, heel and beard.
You can distinguish a high-quality blade from a scythe by the following features:

no damage and irregularities;
the same blade thickness;
deep sound on impact;
good elasticity.

Knives have another name - Lithuanian or canvas.

Often gardeners and gardeners have to deal with. There are many ways to mechanically remove the enemies of cultivated plants. Among them - . You can cut and pull out with a flat cutter. Note that this manual cultivator is quite capable of making it yourself.

A kosovishche, or mowing, stalk is a long wooden base of a hand-made braid. Length - 1.7 or 2 m. Should be without damage, elastic, even. A good material is a spruce trunk at a height of 2 m. For manufacturing: remove unnecessary elements (knots, bark), shape, dry in an upright position, grind, can be impregnated with a wax solution.

To start making a handmade grass braid, you need to know how to fit the braid on the braid: make an angled cut at the end and a small indentation for the spine of the blade heel. For mowing on uneven terrain, the cut is 35 mm, on flat terrain - 10 mm.

For more comfortable mowing, there is a handle or bow. For fastening: cut a square in the string, hammer in the handle spike, wedge it, you can strengthen it with self-tapping screws or screws.
Distinguish motionless
and regulated
... The former are stable and reliable, the latter are more convenient if used by a lot of people.

Wedge - a wooden device for attaching a blade to a string.
Made from dry wood

It is important that the fastening is reliable, because integrity and safety depend on it .. Rings are the second element of fastening the knife to the handle in the form of a bolt fastening

Used in conjunction with a wedge. Allocate narrow and wide, with a key and without a key. Rings with adjustable bolts are called "clamps"

Rings are the second element of fastening the knife to the handle in the form of a bolt fastening. Used in conjunction with a wedge. Allocate narrow and wide, with a key and without a key. Rings with adjustable bolts are called “clamps”.

Twine is a special kind of strong thread. Required for adjustable handle. When bent, or with a wire, they tie the two ends of a beam made of a flexible type of tree and fix it with the recesses cut out on them.

Scythe - rack (Lithuanian)

Annex 1

Statistical table of the collection of pink salmon

Appendix 2

Footnotes to this article

Karelians of the Karelian ASSR. Petrozavodsk, 1983.

Complete encyclopedia of Russian agriculture. T.8. SPb., 1903.S. 1027.

Ibid, p. 1026.

Loginov K.K. Material culture and industrial and household magic of the Russians of Zaonezhye (late 19th - early 20th centuries). SPb., 1993.S. 22.

Ibid, p.22.25; Kalashnikova R.B. Rites of the peasant calendar of Zaonezhie associated with the agrarian process (late 19th - early 20th centuries). 1988 / Library of the Kizhi Museum No. 1530.

Bezhkovich A.S., Zhegalova S.K. and others. Economy and life of Russian peasants: (Key). M., 1959.S. 32.

Complete encyclopedia of Russian agriculture. T.9. SPb., 1903.S. 1274.

Bezhkovich A.S., Zhegalova S.K. and others. Decree cit., p. 32.

The sickle is intended for harvesting grain crops (reaping). Today it is used on small experimental plots, as well as for harvesting lodged bread and rice.

The man who mows the grass

The mower puts his legs so that a comfortable support is formed during movement (the distance between the heels is about 35 cm) and brings the supporting leg forward.

The swing consists of two techniques: the tool moves to the right, then backward movement to the left. The blade cuts the plants. Try to grab no more than 15 cm of grass.
After 1-2 swings, a step forward is made with the left leg.
Again 2 sweeps and a step forward with the right foot.
Do not slouch, as your back muscles will get tired and you will not be able to work for long.
Watch your breathing technique. Take your time, just try to do the movements correctly.

Now that you know how to mow and how to sharpen a braid, remember that this is a traumatic tool and must be handled with care, especially if there are other people around you. Also, do not get distracted while mowing, so as not to injure the slanting leg.

The sickle has been a faithful helper of man for several thousand years. Although not so often, it is still used in our time.

Of course, the sickle is a tool for everyday use, but during the hard war times it was also used as a weapon. In ancient times, even fighting sickles were made, which in skillful hands could become a very formidable weapon.

I would also like to note that in some cases this tool is more effective compared to the same electric trimmer, especially if the weed stems are mature and hard.

The sickle can be called a fail-safe tool capable of working in any conditions. For example, it is unsafe to work with an electric tracker in rainy weather, while bad weather is not terrible for a sickle.

Design features

The important details and characteristics to look out for are:

weight;
blade bending geometry and length;
length and thickness of the handle;
shape and pitch of teeth.

For the average user, sickles with a mass of about 200 g and a total length of 33-35 cm will be preferable. The most comfortable handle is 11 cm long and 3 cm in diameter. A sickle with a tooth pitch of 2 mm and an inclination of 60 degrees is chosen.

Such parameters allow you to perform most of the functions assigned to it.

Sharply sharpened blades are used for cutting single plants. Serrated sickles can easily cut a bunch of grass or grains, cutting them like a saw.

The classification of agricultural implements is carried out according to several criteria.

By the type of handle

There are two types of products on sale with a wooden or plastic handle. Classic models have a wooden handle. It does not slip in the hand when working in rainy weather, does not crack when a sickle falls, and is not subject to destruction by sunlight.

Plastic handles have an attractive appearance, but the choice must be taken carefully. Smooth handles glide into brushes. You will have to make great efforts so that the sickle does not rotate around its axis under load, and the fallen one does not inflict a stab injury to the feet. Under the influence of the sun or frost, low-quality material begins to deteriorate - the blade remains without a handle, while wooden handles are resistant to such an impact.

By blade material

Cheap models are made from regular steel. Heat-treated tools are safer and more durable. At the same time, it makes sense to overpay for quality if it is supposed to give the tool a regular heavy load.

By form

There are three main types:

The herbalist is equipped with a 40 mm wide semicircular smooth blade for cutting grass in small areas.
A sickle with an elongated tapering end (classic version) is intended for harvesting cereals. The narrow edge of the blade gently separates the ears to be cut and those that will be removed in the next movement. This reduces the likelihood of shedding ripe grains.
The reinforced model with a wide semicircular blade is universal, and is used for most technological operations - harvesting, harvesting forage, removing weeds, including dry ones.

The best models for beginners and experienced gardeners

On thematic forums and sites, you can find many reviews of people who have already tried different options for root removers. Their opinion will help a beginner who has not dealt with such devices to make his own choice.

Feona

A classic spatula-shaped root remover with a long blade cut at the end. This shape allows you to gently pry off the roots without breaking them off. Made of metal, short plastic handle. Suitable for digging up any weeds, including dandelions and hogweed. Among the advantages are the low price and reliability of the fastening. A significant disadvantage is the too thin metal of the blade, which deforms quickly.

Gigant

Lightweight tool with a working part in the form of a long, rounded blade at the end of the blade. The edges are slightly curved inward, which makes it easier to work and allows you to remove the most stubborn roots. Made in Russia. The handle is wooden, does not slip into the hand, the blade is made of steel. The tool can be used not only to remove roots, but also to loosen the soil. Does not bend or deform during operation, copes well with weeds. Affordable price. Minus is a short handle.

Grinda

German brand, the product is made in China. The assortment includes several models of root removers with similar characteristics. The working part is made of carbon steel with anti-corrosion coating. The narrow blade penetrates well from hard soil, two sharp teeth at the end grab the most stubborn roots and gently extract them. The handle is made of sweaty, non-slip plastic with a ribbed surface and does not slip in the hand. Optionally, you can purchase a telescopic extension of the same brand, which greatly facilitates the work. The price is quite affordable, the service life is impressive.

"Tsentroinstrument"

Popular domestic brand. The root remover is made of high quality steel, does not bend, withstands several seasons of intensive work. The working part has the shape of a two-pronged fork, which makes it easier to extract roots from any type of soil. The rubberized grip fits comfortably in the hand and does not slip out. The tool has proven itself well when processing beds and row spacings, it does not damage neighboring plants and does not leave deep holes.

Fiskars SmartFit

The product is manufactured in Finland. Ergonomic root remover with telescopic handle for large areas without compromising health. The aluminum handle can be extended up to 1190 cm with a simple push of a button, suitable for people of all sizes. The teeth of the working part are made of stainless steel, their design allows you to remove weeds without a clod of earth. The handle is covered with non-slip plastic. It is very convenient to work with the instrument, it is guaranteed to last for several seasons. The downside is the high price.

Wolf-Garten

German brand, product made in Germany. Universal root remover with telescopic handle. The length is adjusted by turning the middle part. The bifurcated blade with stop is made of hardened steel with anti-corrosion coating. The working part is very durable, suitable for quick and accurate removal of any weeds. A distinctive feature of the tool is a comfortable handle covered with rubberized plastic. When digging out weeds, it does not get tired and does not stain clothes. There is also a disadvantage - the high price.

Palisad luxe

The brand is originally from Germany, but the instrument is made in China. This has a positive effect on the price: the root remover is almost 3 times cheaper than analogues made in Germany. Equipped with a comfortable telescopic aluminum handle, the handle is covered with durable rubberized plastic with a ribbed surface. The working part with 2 teeth is made of steel. The device allows you to quickly clear weeds from beds, aisles and lawns. Convenient for removing weeds from under bushes, where it is difficult to get close with an ordinary shovel or hoe.

"Tornado"

Cultivator-root remover for universal use. Quickly digs out any weeds, extracts single roots, while loosening the soil. The working part in the form of curved blades captures the rhizome and helps to remove it in one go. Old-style models take up too much extra land: this makes the work heavier and can damage the roots of neighboring cultivated plants.

It is better to purchase a modern modified version: it penetrates to a great depth and extracts the root without an earthy coma. The disadvantage of the device is that the handle is not very comfortable; when working, you have to strain your back excessively. Gardeners note that digging dandelions and thistles with this tool is not easy, it copes better with weeds that have a less powerful root system.

How to properly mow the grass: technique

A good mowing is ensured by a well-selected working tool and its preparation for work.

Instructions for preparing for mowing:

The tool must be sharp and not dull while you mow. Sharpen it on an abrasive wheel. The width of the circle is 1.5-2 cm, the blade is moistened during sharpening so that it is wet. The lower part is sharpened.
Chipping is performed using a special hammer.The purpose of the beating is to prevent the blade from dulling quickly when mowing.
Both planes of the braid are sharpened with a bar. If you have no experience in sharpening such a tool, then it is advisable to find a professional.

Mowing technique:

initial position of the mower: take the tool; in work, the torso will bend slightly, following the movement of the arms; the supporting leg is slightly in front; the body is slightly turned to the left.
the swing of the mower will consist of two parts: first, the tool goes in one direction, then in the other.
swings are not wide; the arms move like pendulums - from right to left and then a second swing from right to left.
the swings are smooth - there should be no tension in the hands, otherwise you will quickly get tired.
for comfortable mowing, the handle should be at waist level.
when the mower is mowing, the heel of the scythe rakes up the cut plants and folds them on the side of the cut. It turns out a grass swath.

The mow should be straight and the width should not change. Video: how to properly mow the grass with a hand scythe