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Lynn Wigglesworth wrote:
> Rob; where will you buy the scythe? I'm also looking for one, and 
> scythesupply.com is the only place I can find, and they only sell the 
> straight snath. 
Look at  http://www.scythesupply.com/snaths.htm  There they have 
measuring instructions, too.  The one they have listed there is the one 
I've had.  First one I got from them back when Elliot was still alive 
but the same guy makes them now.

Also, checked for Marugg; they also list a curved snath:  
http://www.themaruggcompany.com/products.htm  I've always used Scythe 
Supply as they are closer and I can see/feel/handle/try but Marugg has 
been around for a long time, albeit with different owners, and as far as 
I know (haven't got time right now to search for more info) they are the 
only other eastern US suppliers of  European blades. 

Peter Vido sells blades in New Brunswick and is really knowledgeable 
(and opinionated, but mostly he's fun!); he has regular workshops at his 
place in summers but I've never been.

SJ