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[Clansgian AT wmconnect.com]

> Where did you get yours? I don't see many old ones here at auction and
> those are possibly beyond repair. I've seen a couple of sources for
> scythes, the were pricey, but if well cared for probably worth it.
> 

Our local seed'n'feeds carry excellent Austrian scythes.  They aren't cheap.  
A really good snath is about $100 and a blade is about that.  Lehman's 
carries them but the prices are ghastly.

There was a website someone forwarded to me a few months ago that had very 
excellent scythes and snaths for about 2/3 the price I've seen them anywhere 
else but I can't find the link right now.  I'll ask her if she still has it.

Compared to a tractor or a bush hog the price of the best scythe is a trifle.