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We use a zero turn flail and strimmers on long grassed areas. I think the finish is better and although for speed a scythe will beat a strimmer in a short competition I doubt an operator on one could use it all day at top speed!
I use a scythe for meadow cuts it cuts the grass cleanly, whereas a strimer will tend to mulch the and return too many nutrients to the meadow. In this situation the finish is not the most important issue, but I'd like to say the finish I achieve now is pretty good and Nick is right once you have the knack scything is faster than a strimmer and a lot less noise and pollution!
When we bought our farm here in France, there was a small scythe in the barn (it's now an ornament on a wall).
Our neighbour told us of how he and his brother used to take turns in cutting the grass around the place.
Well in the last few months, I'd say at least eight people have asked me if I plan to stock scythe's. So I guess that's a demand I should supply, I expect they will be a nightmare to ship.