Sold Simon Fairlie Austrian Scythe & Sickle

[mikej460]

5ft adjustable solid ash snath with 60cm grass and weed blade together sickle, sharpening stone and comprehensive instruction booklet. Only used for one project and dry stored since. The blades could benefit from a wire brushing and re-sharpen/peening which is thoroughly covered in the booklet. Asking £60 + p&p

 

[Krome10]

Hi

Is this still available? If so, any idea what kind of price postage would be for something that size? I'm in South Wales.

Cheers

 

[artie]

Any idea where I could pick up the instruction booklet?

 

[mikej460]

Hi

Is this still available? If so, any idea what kind of price postage would be for something that size? I'm in South Wales.

Cheers

Yes it is and Hermes postage is £8.03 to South Wales

 

[MiTown]

Hi, these snaths are usually marked with a size, e.g. 2, 3 or 4. Is there a size marked on this one?

 

[Krome10]

Yes it is and Hermes postage is £8.03 to South Wales

Thanks for that... However, I think Hermes have a maximum parcel length of 120cm. And most couriers likewise have a maximum length.

 

[MiTown]

Yes it is and Hermes postage is £8.03 to South Wales

Hi Mike,
if Krome10 decides not to have it, I’d definitely go for it. If postage is possible that‘s fine. Or, I live near Oxford so, if you live in Daventry, I could maybe arrange to meet you in say Banbury to collect and pay?
But obviously first refusal must go to Krome10.

 

[mikej460]

Thanks for that... However, I think Hermes have a maximum parcel length of 120cm. And most couriers likewise have a maximum length.

Ah sorry, I'll have a look and get back to you. It was shipped to me so it must be possible.

 

[Krome10]

Thanks @mikej460 and @MiTown

I was in the middle of responding (before your response) when my PC conked out on me and wouldn't reboot. Arrrrggghhhhh!!

Anyhow, all I was saying is that I'm definitely interested so yes please, do let me know how you get on with finding a courier. If you have no joy, let have a rough idea of what the overall parcel dimensions would be and I'll see if I can find anything from my end.

Would also be handy to know that size it is, as per MiTown's question. And also whether the tip of the blade is designed like that or is slightly damaged?

Cheers

 

[MiTown]

Thanks @mikej460 and @MiTown

I was in the middle of responding (before your response) when my PC conked out on me and wouldn't reboot. Arrrrggghhhhh!!

Anyhow, all I was saying is that I'm definitely interested so yes please, do let me know how you get on with finding a courier. If you have no joy, let have a rough idea of what the overall parcel dimensions would be and I'll see if I can find anything from my end.

Would also be handy to know that size it is, as per MiTown's question. And also whether the tip of the blade is designed like that or is slightly damaged?

Cheers

Hi Krome10, at 5 feet I suspect it maybe a number 2. I have a Number 3, which is slightly longer than that. I was looking to get a snath and blade for my wife who’s keen to do some mowing with our volunteer group. The blade looks like a 60cm ditch blade which like my own 65cm blade has that pointed end, so looks ok to me.

 

[Krome10]

Thanks, that's really helpful.

 

[mikej460]

Thanks @mikej460 and @MiTown

I was in the middle of responding (before your response) when my PC conked out on me and wouldn't reboot. Arrrrggghhhhh!!

Anyhow, all I was saying is that I'm definitely interested so yes please, do let me know how you get on with finding a courier. If you have no joy, let have a rough idea of what the overall parcel dimensions would be and I'll see if I can find anything from my end.

Would also be handy to know that size it is, as per MiTown's question. And also whether the tip of the blade is designed like that or is slightly damaged?

Cheers

I'm afraid I can't find any postage less than £28. I've found my original receipt and I actually paid £22 postage! Can you find it cheaper?

 

[Krome10]

Thanks for checking, much appreciated. What do you think the overall length would be once packaged up?

 

[mikej460]

Thanks for checking, much appreciated. What do you think the overall length would be once packaged up?

max 1.75m but may be able to get it just below 1.7m if 1.75m is an issue

 

[pe2dave]

In Yorkshire, the handle was nicely curved - and much thicker than the picture. Other than looks, I really can't see why though.

 

[Krome10]

max 1.75m but may be able to get it just below 1.7m if 1.75m is an issue

Thanks for that and sorry for the delay in responding. I'm thinking to hold fire and get the next size up... So thanks all the same, but it's over to @MiTown

Cheers

 

[MiTown]

Thanks for that and sorry for the delay in responding. I'm thinking to hold fire and get the next size up... So thanks all the same, but it's over to @MiTown

Cheers

Thanks Krome10. Mike, I’ll have a look to see if I can find a lower price for postage based on length of 175cm. Couriers I’ve looked at so far though are asking for width and height too which of course depends on how you wrap it. They also ask for the weight which I can probably estimate used my own snath, blade, stones etc., but any further info you can provide on dimensions would be much appreciated. Many thanks.

 

[MiTown]

I'm afraid I can't find any postage less than £28. I've found my original receipt and I actually paid £22 postage! Can you find it cheaper?

Just another thought, we were thinking of paying a visit to Canons Ashby. Is that anywhere near you?

 

[mikej460]

pm'd

 

[pe2dave]

In Yorkshire, the handle was nicely curved - and much thicker than the picture. Other than looks, I really can't see why though.

Yes I can. I remember the curve closest to the hands took the scythe further round the body, giving a greater arc, hence longer cut.