BYXCO "Arctic Fox" Continental Scythe Stone -- "Grade B" Scythes & Accessories a good vintage one can

a good vintage one can be hard to find

5in in height but may be comfortably used by taller individuals if a broad stance is used or if the left hand is used wholly on the grip rather than using a palm brace against the snath

though it is best applied to situations where finesse is of greater importance than brute chopping ability

As handy today as it was in 1867

The double-sided surface allows for the front-and-back stroke commonly used on scythes with a traditional stone

BYXCO "Arctic Fox" Continental Scythe Stone -- "Grade B" Scythes & Accessories a good vintage one canDon't let the name fool you these stones are one of the most versatile shapes around for sharpening just about anything with a cutting edge! Made from heat treated blue synthetic sapphire crystals in a ceramic bond, they cut quickly yet leave a very fine finish. They absorb water readily and hold it well, leaving a thin layer of moisture on the surface to keep them biting without glazing. The resulting edges are not only shaving sharp, but downright