Brush & Forestry Scythe (aka – the Invasive Weed Attacker)

A standard in European meadow maintenance -- this is a remarkable tool for reclaiming land overrun by aggressive, invasive woody plants such as blackberry, scotch broom, multiflora rose, buckthorn seedlings, gorse, knotweed, giant hogweed – and for managing tough woody native shrubs in meadows (such as wild roses, bracken, snowberry thickets, and tree seedlings). Weighing in comfortably at less than 5-lbs., the Shroeckenfux Zugmesser brush and forestry scythe is manufactured in Austria, in a factory that has forged scythe blades continuously since the 1500s. These tools are fundamental to the conservation of wild meadows, hedgerows and ancient woodlands in Europe. The 60-inch tubular steel handle (known as the snath) is curved for efficient, ergonomic power. With smooth, quick pulls, an operator can reach down to the base of shrubs (without bending down into thorny thickets), and cleanly cut off woody weeds at their base. A super useful secondary pull-knife (located opposite the scythe