Krumpholz Hand Scythe - 45cm Ash Handle - Hand-Forged Tool for Light Clearing & Fine Weeding
Clearing large patches of light weeds, tall grasses, or the stalks of faded perennials is easily done with a specialized scything action, saving your back and minimizing effort. The Krumpholz Hand Scythe is the expert tool for this task, forged by a European family blacksmith with over 220 years of tradition. Featuring a curved, sharp blade and a comfortable 45cm Ash Wood handle, this specialized sickle is designed for a powerful, sweeping cut that makes quick, clean work of light brush and dense foliage.
Best For The home gardener or property owner seeking a master-forged, rugged hand tool for quickly and comfortably clearing light brush, tall grasses, and dead or faded perennial foliage.
Key Features
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Master Hand-Forged Quality: Crafted by Krumpholz, a family-run European blacksmithing company since 1799, this tool is forged from premium steel for maximum toughness, balance, and guaranteed lifelong durability.
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Specialized Scythe Sickle Blade: The curved, sharp blade is engineered for a powerful, sweeping cutting action, making it highly efficient for clearing wide swaths of light growth, grass, and leafy debris with minimal effort.
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Extended 45cm Reach: The longer handle provides superior reach and leverage compared to standard hand tools, allowing you to clear large areas comfortably from a standing or crouched position, reducing strain.
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Efficient Light Clearing: Ideal for removing light brush, cutting back stalks of faded perennials, and clearing tall weeds quickly, preparing beds for the next season with fast, clean cuts.
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Ergonomic Ash Wood Handle: Features a durable, lacquered 45 cm Ash Wood handle designed for a secure grip, maximizing control and minimizing hand fatigue during prolonged sweeping and cutting tasks.
Sizes Available (Sold Individually)
This item is sold as a single, premium, hand-forged tool.
Specifications
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Brand: Krumpholz
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Material: Hand-Forged Steel Blade; Lacquered Ash Wood Handle
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Capacity: Removing light brush, faded perennials, and grass
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Dimensions: 45 cm Handle Length; Blade size (Scythe sickle profile)
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Other specific data: Forged for optimal cutting action. Made in Europe.
Ideal For (Uses)
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Quickly clearing dead foliage, stalks, and faded perennials from flower beds in late autumn.
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Removing long grasses and light brush from under fences, along walls, and around trees.
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Harvesting cover crops (e.g., green manure) or cutting hay and forage in small patches.
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Tidying up large, overgrown areas where precision cutting is not strictly necessary.
Oversized Item Delivery Options
Since oversized items require special handling, we may need to provide a custom freight quote for your order and will contact you with an updated shipping rate.
Available options include:
✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup - default method
✔ Direct delivery - requires forklift on site
✔ Direct delivery with tailgate lift truck (extra fees apply)
✔ Forklift loading at our warehouse (no extra charge if you arrange your own freight)
✔ Direct truck delivery (available in Victoria)
Important Notes:
- Shipping costs vary by location and method
- Because of the forklift requirement, delivery to the nearest depot is the default option and will be the method used unless you contact us to request otherwise.
Business Delivery:
- Business delivery is available for commercial customers only
- If you select business delivery and your products are bulky, it is your responsibility to ensure you have appropriate equipment (including forklifts) to unload products from the delivery truck
- If you select business delivery and you are not a business, you risk your product not being delivered and may incur additional fees to retrieve your order
- Business delivery customers must provide a valid business address and contact information
- Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment
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