Author Archives: stevetomlin

Learn to Scythe course 7th Sept 2014

Posted on July 3, 2014 by stevetomlin

My Learn to Scythe courses this year have been incredibly popular and booked up long in advance so, to try and accomodate the demand, I have organised an additional course on

7 Sept 2014 at Sprint Mill, near Kendal in Cumbria, UK. £80

To book a place please email me: steve-tomlin[at]hotmail.co.uk Continue reading →

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Scythe competition peening

Posted on June 26, 2014 by stevetomlin

On the Continent it’s standard practise for an expert to peen the blades for competitors in scythe competitions but when George Montague won the 2013 British Scythe Championship with a blade I had peened for him it caused quite a stir. Continue reading →

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#239 Birch serving spoon

Posted on June 23, 2014 by stevetomlin

Elegant and practical, this spoon is designed for cooking as well as serving. Carved from a crooked timber the shape makes best use of the trees natural form and strength. The slim handle has a hook to keep the handle … Continue reading →

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Somerset Scythe Festival 2014 champions

Posted on June 22, 2014 by stevetomlin

scythe competition final 2014
The competition at this years Scythe Festival was as hot as the weather and included a result that could changing our view of Continental and English scythes forever. Continue reading →

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How to sharpen a scythe left handed

Posted on June 21, 2014 by stevetomlin

Learning to scythe
On a recent day of individual scythe tuition, I took some photos of Jen demonstrating the best way to sharpen a scythe for left-handed mowers. Continue reading →

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Scythe Festival on R4 Farming Today

Posted on June 19, 2014 by stevetomlin

The scythe is becoming more and more mainstream which is great news. A couple of weeks ago I was contacted to discuss the Scythe Revival with a producer for Radio 4 who then sent one of their team to the … Continue reading →

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#238 Birch serving spoon

Posted on June 17, 2014 by stevetomlin

A distinctive and classically proportioned serving spoon.The bowl is particularly well-cranked to allow serving from a deep bowl or pan while the hook keeps the handle safely up out of your food. 310mm long x 70mm wide £58 Sold … Continue reading →

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Blue scythe

Posted on June 13, 2014 by stevetomlin

I’ve been wanting to do this ever since I went to the Highland Folk Museum in Scotland and saw the scythes in their collection. Continue reading →

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Russian scythe competition

Posted on June 11, 2014 by stevetomlin

The scythe competition season is getting underway with the British competition due to take place at the Scythe Festival in Somerset on 15th June.
Meanwhile, for those of you looking for a bit more adventure, I’ve been contacted by Aleksandr Shatokhin with an invitation slightly further afield. Continue reading →