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The Blog

Welcome to the Veselý Kosec blog, where we delve into the world of traditional scything. Here you'll find articles on how to properly select and maintain your scythe, honing and peening techniques, as well as practical guides on repairing a damaged blade.

You'll also learn about traditional scythe making, its historical significance, and why scything is an environmentally friendly and healthy alternative.

Discover tips for anyone seeking sustainable solutions in the garden and wanting to enjoy the peaceful rhythm of nature.

Why hand-mow with a scythe?

Why hand-mow with a scythe?

Why mowing with a scythe is a healthy, economical and ecological choice. It would seem that mowing grass with a scythe, in competition with modern lawnmowers, tractors, brush cutters and, increasingl...

How to repair a damaged scythe: Simple step-by-step instructions

How to repair a damaged scythe: Simple step-by-step instructions

If you actively mow with a scythe around your house or in your garden, you have almost certainly encountered a stone, fence or tree sapling. No matter how careful you are, these accidents happen and o...

Traditional scythe production: An craft that has lasted for centuries

Traditional scythe production: An craft that has lasted for centuries

Mowing grass with a scythe is an activity associated with traditional rural life and manual labour. However, behind this simple tool lies a precise manufacturing process that requires skill, experienc...

Even inactivity is an activity.

Even inactivity is an activity.

Try the no-mowing method on your property and enjoy walking through a flower meadow. What does no mowing involve? Simply look at your scythe or lawnmower, say ‘not today’ and repeat this process unti...

Why don't we sell cheap scythes?

Why don't we sell cheap scythes?

"I'm not rich enough to buy cheap things." Is this true? Before we think about the truth of this statement, let's take a look at the scythes available on the market today. Scythes are divided into ...

How to recognise a good scythe?

How to recognise a good scythe?

A good scythe can be recognised by the fact that it remains sharp for a long time during mowing and can be easily and well peened. You will only find out whether it meets these parameters after you ha...

The scythe in 100 forms

The scythe in 100 forms

For hundreds of years, the scythe was a mandatory tool for all farmers throughout Europe. It was used in hundreds of ways under various conditions, not only for mowing grass, but also for harvesting v...