Krumpholz Hand Scythe - 45cm Ash Handle - Hand-Forged Forged Steel - Professional Clearing Tool

Krumpholz Hand Scythe - 45cm Ash Handle - Hand-Forged Steel - Professional Clearing Tool

Clearing large patches of light weeds, tall grasses, or the stalks of faded perennials is easily achieved with a specialised scything action, saving your back and minimising 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, razor-sharp blade and a comfortable 45cm ash wood handle, this specialised sickle is designed for a powerful, sweeping cut that makes quick, clean work of light brush and dense foliage.

Crafted with a commitment to lifelong durability, the Krumpholz scythe provides superior reach and leverage compared to standard hand tools. This allows you to clear large areas comfortably from a standing or crouched position, reducing physical strain during seasonal garden maintenance. Whether you are tidying up overgrown fence lines or preparing flower beds for winter, this master-forged tool delivers professional-grade performance and unmatched balance.

IMPORTANT REGULATORY NOTICE (VICTORIA):

Under the Control of Weapons Regulations 2021 and updated 2025 bladed tool restrictions, sale of this item to Victorian customers is strictly limited to genuine agricultural or horticultural purposes. To process an order for delivery to Victoria, we require:

• Verification of a valid Agricultural ABN.
• Proof of identity and business details.
• Confirmation that the tool is for legitimate, productive primary production or professional land management use.

For further advice, please consult Victoria Police.

Best For: Home gardeners and property owners seeking a master-forged, rugged hand tool for quickly clearing light brush, tall grasses, and dead perennial foliage.

Key Features:

• Master Hand-Forged Quality: Crafted by Krumpholz (est. 1799), this tool is forged from premium steel for maximum toughness, perfect balance, and guaranteed durability.
• Specialised Scythe Blade: The curved, high-grade steel blade is engineered for a powerful, sweeping cutting action, efficiently clearing wide swaths of growth with minimal effort.
• Extended 45cm Reach: The longer handle provides superior leverage, allowing for comfortable clearing of large areas while reducing back and arm strain.
• High-Efficiency Clearing: Ideal for removing light brush, cutting back stalks of faded perennials, and clearing tall weeds to prepare beds for the next season.
• Ergonomic Ash Wood Handle: Features a durable, lacquered 45cm ash handle designed for a secure, comfortable grip that minimises hand fatigue during prolonged use.

Specifications:

• Brand: Krumpholz
• Material: Hand-Forged Steel Blade; Lacquered Ash Wood Handle
• Dimensions: 45 cm Handle Length; Scythe-Sickle Profile Blade
• Origin: Made in Germany / Europe
• Primary Function: Clearing light brush, perennials, and tall grass

Ideal For:

• Autumn Bed Preparation: Quickly clearing dead foliage, stalks, and faded perennials from flower beds.
• Boundary Maintenance: Removing long grasses and light brush from under fences, along walls, and around trees.
• Small-Scale Foraging: Harvesting cover crops (e.g., green manure) or cutting hay and forage in small patches.
• Landscape Tidying: Managing large, overgrown areas where precision cutting is secondary to speed and efficiency.

Maintenance Tip: To maintain the superior edge and finish, clean the blade after use and apply a light coat of oil. Periodically hone the edge with a whetstone to maintain its professional-grade cutting performance.

Oversized Item Delivery Options

Oversized, heavy, and structural goods ship via specialist freight. Freight is calculated at checkout from estimated packaged volumetric or physical weight. Carrier depot audits may adjust the rate — if the increase exceeds 10%, we will contact you before processing.

Available options include:

✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup — default method
✔ Direct delivery — requires an operational forklift on site unless Tailgate Delivery has been specifically requested and quoted (contact us — this cannot be selected at checkout)
✔ Tailgate hydraulic lift delivery — must be specifically requested; contact us for a quote (not available as a checkout option; extra fees apply; required if you do not have a forklift)
✔ 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
• Any carton or consignment over 25–30kg (or over 200cm) must be palletised
• Without a specifically requested and paid Tailgate Delivery quote, palletised freight requires a forklift on site — otherwise the carrier will redirect to the nearest depot
• Bulky and oversized items cannot be delivered to a PO Box — provide a physical street address
• Failed deliveries, locked gates, unattended sites, or incorrect business/forklift declarations may incur carrier redelivery, demurrage, and restocking fees as set out in our Terms & Conditions

Business Delivery:

• Selecting a business/commercial delivery rate warrants that the address has an operational forklift and certified operator during business hours
• If the carrier cannot unload, the consignment may be redirected to a depot and secondary fees may apply
• Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment

See our Terms & Conditions (Article 8) for full freight and delivery rules.

Important Note on Availability & Shipping

Our warehouse is a logistics hub, not a retail showroom. Listing a product online does not mean it is stored at our Thomastown warehouse — many lines ship from supplier hubs (split fulfilment may apply).

How lead times work:

• Product page ETA: The Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) / lead-time badge shown on the product page at checkout is the agreed delivery timeframe for that order under Australian Consumer Law.
• Metro baselines: Advertised ETAs apply to standard metropolitan zones. Regional and remote addresses may take longer and may attract surcharges.
• Peak seasons: Orders in March–May, August–October, EOFY (June), Black Friday/Cyber Monday (November), and Christmas/New Year (December–January) may automatically add a 2–4 week buffer beyond the product page ETA.
• Supplier-dependent / backordered items: If stock is delayed, we will notify you with a revised ETA. You then have 7 days to accept the new timeframe or cancel for a full refund.
• Adloheat: Custom-made products from Adloheat (Pakenham, VIC) may take 4–12 weeks depending on the order.

Full fulfilment, cancellation, and freight rules are in our Terms & Conditions.

Biosecurity & Interstate Shipping Restrictions

Due to strict state biosecurity regulations, we are unable to ship some products to certain states and territories:

• Potting Mixes cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA), the Northern Territory (NT), or Tasmania (TAS).
• Seeds cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA).

Orders placed for these items to restricted states will be cancelled and refunded. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the items being ordered can lawfully be delivered to their state or territory.