A scythe goes through a lot of wear and tear over its lifetime of cutting foliage in a range of weather conditions. It is important to take good care of the scythe to ensure it will work smoothly and reliably for years to come.

This video offers three easy tips to scythe maintenance:
• Cleaning the blade to reduce rust;
• Honing and peening the blade so that the scythe will smoothly glide through foliage;
• Oiling the snath to keep it supple and to prevent cracks.