Scythes vs Strimmer at the Somerset Green Scythe Fair June 2026

When cutting tall grass having a motor doesn't actually make you faster, it doesn't make you better. Of the three scythers, champion Dan with an Austrian scythe easily beats the strimmer (brush cutter) on speed and quality; Joe with a vintage English blade still pretty much matches it for speed and quality; and the third mower Rachel is not far behind.