What's The Modern Day Equivalent Of A Scythe?

[sandyRoe]

The grass on the south lawn has got too long for the mower.

[Prudie]

A strimmer probably

[Frank97]

Or Brushcutter.

[Old_Geezer]

Can you not get a scythe any more then ? For a little more effort a machete or sickle.

[Frank97]

You can still buy Scythes, hard work compared to a Brushcutter though.

[Frank97]

I suppose this is the real modern equivalent
http://www.radmoretucker.co.uk/category/Power_Scythes/product/BCS_615L_Power_Scythe/?gclid=CKSS2sv8074CFcPMtAodRnoA5g
Bit dear though.

[Old_Geezer]

Ouch ! One'd need a large garden to justify that sort of spend.
Best send the missus out with a pair of dressmaking scissors.

[sandyRoe]

Would a cheapish strimmer do? It wouldn't be used that often and the garden's not that big.

[shoota]

If it is just grass then a B&Q 'value' strimmer will do, I got one for £12.

[Frank97]

Depends how thick it is, a cheap electric one won't cope if the stalks are too strong.

[sandyRoe]

Or something like this?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Large-Grass-Slasher-Weed-Clearer-Scythe-Wooden-Handle-/190340057846?pt=UK_Home_Garden_GardenEquipment_HandTools_SM&hash=item2c5126caf6

[sandyRoe]

It's only overgrown grass. I'll try the B+Q strimmer

[shoota]

Worked fine.....
http://www.diy.com/nav/garden/garden-power-tools/grass-trimmers-brush-cutters/electric_grass_trimmers/250W-Electric-Grass-Trimmer-12698620?skuId=13219325

[Frank97]

Don't see why not, it'll keep you fit at least.

[sunny-dave]

Borrow a Donkey :)

[Ric.ror]

Sandy - I have one of those scythes from eBay
Absolute rubbish - it's under my bed just in case of intruders