Seymour Midwest 24" Weed Blade Free Special Grade between raised beds

between raised beds

the #106 features a hard-edged blade of high carbon steel and a Scandinavian zero grind (no microbevel

The only thing wrong with this example is a chip in the end of the handle

A traditional modification is to bend the frame more closed so that it grips the shoulders of the blade's grind much like a straight razor handle

The contoured polyamide handle is extremely comfortable even in extended use

Seymour Midwest 24" Weed Blade Free Special Grade between raised bedsWhile we are critical of these Austrian made blades for not being true to classical American form, they do have some notable redeeming qualities to them: they are light, thin in the web, acceptably hard, yet also rapid to hone. As such they make excellent blades for the novice scythe user to learn with or for those desiring a particularly light blade of the hardy American esque pattern. This compact weed blade makes a good general use choice for dense